Enjoying New England Ice Cream Stands

Article and photo by Eric H.
New England ice cream stands serve as sort of a rite of passage for the summertime here in the six states. Hard to believe that in a few months, many of these seasonal places will be closed! With one of the last extended heat waves for the season upon us, what better time to enjoy a nice, cold ice cream at one of New England's relaxing ice cream stands? Our New England ice cream stands article features such gems as Peaceful Meadows in Whitman, Mass., Bubbling Brook in Westwood, Mass., Brown's in York Beach, Maine and the Ice Cream Machine in Cumberland, R.I. Whether something out of the ordinary like key lime pie or cinnamon ice cream, or just plain vanilla or chocolate, this is a great time to cool down with a traditional treat within the many pleasant ice cream stand settings in New England. For more information on New England ice cream stands, click on the link above in this article, or browse our reader's favorite places to eat ice cream.