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A hot summer day and a cool ice cream cone go hand-in-hand. No matter where you are in Indy, you’re never too far away from great ice cream. Whether you like your ice cream in a cup or cone, made into a milkshake, sandwiched between cookies or plopped on pie, you’ll find the perfect place in Indianapolis to cool off with a creamy treat. Here are 8 great ice cream places to visit this summer! Related Article: 100 Things to do this Summer around Indy 8 Ice Cream Hot Spots in Indy: 1. BRICS 901 E 64th St, Indianapolis 45 West 40th Street, Indianapolis You’ll find more than 40 flavors of ice cream at this Broad Ripple ice cream shop, including several that are vegan. BRICS is located along the Monon Trail, so it’s an easy biking or walking destination. Bonus: “Briclets” are the perfect scoops for little ones. 2. Cone + Crumb 205 Park St., Westfield This Hamilton County shop dishes out dozens of tasty flavors, as well as warm pie slices that pair perfectly with a cold scoop of ice cream. 3. Gordon’s Milkshake Bar 865 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis Sure, you can get ice cream by the scoop at Gordon’s — but why stop there? This Mass Ave ice cream shop is known for their thick, rich, customizable milkshakes, which can also be made dairy-free or vegan. Gordon’s Milkshake Bar; Photo Credit: facebook.com/milkshakeindy 4. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt 2466 E. 146th St., Carmel 8760 E. 116th St., Fishers You’ll almost always see people lined up at Handel’s, and there’s a good reason: They never skimp! They make their creamy concoctions fresh and on-site daily. 5. Lick Ice Cream 906 Carrollton Ave., Suite 360, Indianapolis Located inside the Garage Food Hall at Bottleworks, Lick offers flavors both familiar and unique. You’ll find the classic vanilla and chocolate, of course, but also creamy deliciousness for more sophisticated tastes, like cedar & whiskey and French violet. 6. Mrs. Curl Ice Cream Shop 259 S. Meridian St., Greenwood This quaint ice cream stand with ample outdoor seating has been a Greenwood favorite for more than 40 years. Here, you’ll find everything from soft serve ice cream and hand-spun milkshakes to chili dogs and tater tots. Bonus: Still housed in its original building, a visit to Mrs. Curl is like a trip back in time. Mrs Curl Ice Cream Shop 7. TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth 8660 Purdue Rd., Suite 600, Indianapolis TeeJay’s is home to Indy’s only donut and Fruity Pebble Treat ice cream sandwich. Satisfy your sweet tooth with your choice of 16 rotating flavors in a unique ice cream sandwich, in a milkshake with an edible rim, or in a simple cone or cup. Related Article: Find the Ultimate Sugar Rush at TeeJay’s Sweet Tooth Photo courtesy of TeeJay's Sweet Tooth's Facebook page 8. Wyliepalooza Ice Cream Emporium 5535 E Washington St, Indianapolis 1049 E. 54th St., Indianapolis With locations in both Irvington and SoBro, Wyliepalooza serves up a wide variety of super-premium flavors, gluten- and soy-free options, milkshakes, espresso and bubble tea.

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