Looking for a fun and tasty way to explore Montgomery County, Maryland? An ice cream road trip is a perfect opportunity to revisit old favorites and discover new places. From Silver Spring to Rockville to Gaithersburg and even in Rural Montgomery, you are sure to find the ice cream flavor for the whole family. Let us know where you visit by tagging #VisitMoCo on Instagram.
Global Flavors, Local Scoops
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream | Bethesda, Rockville (All locations a featured stop on the MD 250 Ice Cream Trail)
Where to Buy: 5241 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816
14929 Shady Grove Road , Suite 1, Rockville, MD 20851
8551 Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase MD 20850
Favorite Flavor: Rose Pistachio featuring pistachio nuts and rose water, Blueberry Swirl. and seasonal Lemon Meringue Pie. This stop just got a little sweeter! All locations are staying open until 10 PM throughout the summer,
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream | Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Rockville
Where to Buy: The Heights Food Hall: 5406 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite A, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Clarksburg Premium Outlets: 22705 Clarksburg Road, STE 931, Clarksburg, MD 20871
Federal Plaza: 12274 Rockville Pike, Suite E, Rockville, MD 20852
Favorite Flavor: Try their Matcha, Choco Choco ice cream in a freshly made Taiyaki cone or waffle bowl.
Max’s Best Ice Cream | Bethesda
Where to Buy: 7770 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816
Favorite Flavor: Try their Holy Cow, Mocha Almond Fudge, or Birthday Cake in a cup, cone, or in an Ice Cream Flight
La Gelatteria | Kensington
Where to Buy: 10414 Detrick Avenue, Suite #500, Kensington, MD 20895
Favorite Flavor: Chocolate Gelato, Cheesecake, or birthday Cake in a fresh cup or Waffle Cone
Classic and Timeless Treats
Jimmie Cone | Damascus
Where to Buy: 26420 Ridge Rd, Damascus, MD 20872
Favorite Flavor: Loyal customers rave about vanilla or chocolate flavors. Of course, we recommend getting a hearty coating of sprinkles. We highly recommend trying the black raspberry or orange.
The Scoop | Potomac
Where to Buy: 7909 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854
Favorite Flavor: They offer an ever-changing lineup of unique flavors, from Ube Honeycomb to Thai Tea, alongside timeless favorites. Every rich, creamy scoop is handcrafted to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Innovative and Insta-Worthy
Treat Street | Rockville
Where to Buy: 5 Dawson Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Favorite Flavor: The Monkey Business rolled ice cream features rolled vanilla ice cream with Nutella and bananas. Treat Street also sells milk tea, smoothies, and lightbulb drinks.
Jeni’s Bethesda Row | Bethesda
Where to Buy: 4918 Elm Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
Favorite Flavor: The Lemon and Blueberries Parfait Pint includes tart and uber creamy lemon with from-scratch blueberry jam in fresh cultured buttermilk and cream.
Brusters Ice Cream | Gaithersburg
Where to Buy: 18519 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
Favorite Flavor: Choose from over 150 flavors including the Graham Central Station, Pistachio, and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle served in a cup, sugar cone, or waffle bowl.
Farm Fresh & Locally Made
Comus Cones at The Comus Inn | Dickerson
Where to Buy: 23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson, MD 20842
Favorite Flavor: Stop by the ice cream window outdoors in the lighted garden for soft serve in a waffle cone or bowl. Try the Vanilla bowl with caramel, chocolate fudge, and sprinkles, or a Cookies and Cream milkshake.
Ice Cream Window at Deere Valley Farms | Dickerson
Where to Buy: 22919 Dickerson Road, Dickerson, MD 20842 (a featured stop on the MD 250 Ice cream trail)
Favorite Flavor: Visit their ice cream window and try a different variety of ice cream flavors like Vanilla, Banana, Butter Pecan, and they sometimes offer dairy-free options.
Brown Cow Creamery | Mount Airy
Where to Buy: 28600 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 (a featured stop on the MD 250 Ice cream trail)
Favorite Flavor: Their local ice cream flavors are featured on Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail, like the Cuppa Joe, Vanilla, and Sweet Cream.
Moorenko’s Ice Cream | Silver Spring
Where to Buy: 8030 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (a featured stop on the Maryland Ice Cream Trail)
Favorite Flavor: Their locally crafted ice cream features fresh flavors like French Vanilla, White Chocolate Mint, and Blackberry Chocolate Chip.
Woodburne Creamery at Rockhill Orchard | Mount Airy
Where to Buy: 28600 Ridge Road Mount Airy, MD 217771 (a featured stop on the Maryland Ice Cream Trail)
Favorite Flavor: Visit their creamery and enjoy farm flesh flavors including Ginger, Peace, Black Rasberry, and Coffee.
