Hey California has its Wine Trails. And now Massachusetts is going to compete.
Lt Governor Kim Driscoll unveiling the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail.
Not only does it promote ice cream establishments throughout the region, but also dairies and tourism.
Driscoll made the announcement cup of ice cream in hand and ready to sample.’
“Dairy farms are the backbone of the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “They provide the essential ingredients for our delicious ice cream and contribute significantly to our state’s economy and rural character. With this new attraction, we’re making Massachusetts a top destination for ice cream enthusiasts and celebrating our rich agricultural heritage.”
From The Cape to Downtown Boston.
From Central Mass to the Berkshires, there is something for everyone.
Nobody hates ice cream, right?
Although the lion's share of the establishments are in the eastern part of the state, there are a fair number at this end of the Commonwealth.
If you are looking to eat your way through the 14 establishments at the western end of the state, here are the stores that made the trail list:.
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery ----172 Hockanum Road (Route 47), Hadley
Elsie’s Creamery at Randall’s Farm 631 Center Street, Ludlow, MA
Ferrindino Maple, LLC 284 Glendale Road, Hampden, MA
Flayvors of Cook Farm 129 S. Maple Street, Hadley
Herrell’s Ice Cream 8 Old South Street, Northampton, MA
High Lawn Farm 535 Summer Street, Lee, MA
Maple Valley’s Scoop at the Silos 102 Mill Valley Road, Hadley, MA
McCray’s Country Creamery 55 Alvord Street, South Hadley
Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream 34 Cottage Street, Easthampton
North Hadley Sugar Shack and Market 181 River Drive, Hadley
Rice Fruit Farm 757 Main Street, Wilbraham
Rondeau’s Dairy Bar 1300 Ware Road, Palmer
The Apple Place 540 Somers Road, East Longmeadow
Townline Ice Cream LLC 37 Bernardston Road, Bernardston
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