Susquehanna Valley favorites to try 21this summer

By Haley Brock, Bri Burkhart and Keely Childers Heany Photography by Donovan Roberts Witmer (unless noted)

46 SUSQUEHANNA STYLE | June 2016 Visit the famous Haines Shoe House for Beck's Shoe House Sprint Float made with mint chip and Sprite.

Jim Mack’s Ice Cream 1.Jim Mack’s has been making their ice cream in the same spot for more than 60 years. Their location hosts not only homemade ice cream but also plenty of activities to make a day of it with a miniature golf course, basketball, an arcade and a small petting zoo. /5745 Lincoln Highway, York Township, PA/www.jimmacksicecream.com/717-252-2013/ -HB

2 Chill Glorious. Ice Creams Beck's Ice Cream Shop Want to take your tastebuds to Funkytown? Chill is a local 3. York natives, do you remember the West York Dairy, formally located on Adams and brand of all-natural ice cream and sorbets served with a Stanton Street, and the that was shaped like a gigantic ice cream 70s vibe. They grow their own organic baby spinach to use bucket? With recipes passed through generations since the 1940s, Beck’s Ice Cream is as natural food coloring, grow their own strawberries and still a local favorite and currently produces 1,000 gallons of ice cream every week. Stop blueberries for the ice cream and use organic milk, cream and by Whitecomb’s Nursery to try their chocolate covered made sugar. Stop into their retail location, Healthy Living Kitchen, with strawberries and hard shell chocolate swirl. Or, if the shoe fits, visit the infamous to try their Real Salty Caramel, topped with crunchy coarse sea Haines Shoe House for a Beck’s . The Shoe House Sprint, made with salt. /16 S. Rosanna St., Hummelstown, PA/www.facebook. ice cream and Sprite, is a refreshing fave. /3610 Lewisberry Road, com/ChillGloriousIceCreams/717-512-0077/ -BB York, PA/ www.becksicecreamshop.com/717-764-4585/ -BB IMAGES COURTESY CHILL GLORIUS ICE CREAMS, BECK'S, AND HAINES SHOE HOUSE

June 2016 | SUSQUEHANNA STYLE 47 Serving Lancaster's beloved Carmen & David's 300 rotating flavors is just one reason why 4 Penny's is so popular.

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Mr. G's makes a seasonal fave with Hollabaugh Bros. Farm peaches.

48 SUSQUEHANNA STYLE | June 2016 Penny’s Ice Cream Truck When4. they’re not parked at a food truck event or wedding, find Penny’s at the Prince Street Pop FREE SUMMER EVENT Up Park for a cool Lancaster city experience. Follow Penny’s on social media for updates on locations and times. One of the reasons the truck is so popular is that they serve beloved Carmen & David's Ice Cream, made locally with fresh, regional ingredients. Carmen & David’s makes over 300 flavors, so many are unique, but maple might be the most unique flavor. Most popular flavors are salted caramel, black raspberry Oreo and peanut butter Oreo. /www. “Financial Strategies for Retirement” facebook.com/pennysicecreamtruck/ -KCH Come hear the secrets to making your Thursday, June 9 money last in retirement. 9:45 a.m. Check-in and refreshments Presenter: Patti S. Spencer, Esquire, 5. Sarah’s Creamery nationally recognized author, educator, 10:00 a.m. Program, followed by It feels like you’ve stepped into your favorite and attorney tours of a Homestead beach town ice cream parlor when you walk apartment and a Farmstead into Sarah’s Creamery. Imagine the Beach Location: The Bachman Center, carriage home Boys playing on the porch, a bright and 633 Community Way, Lancaster colorful atmosphere and lawn games. Topping Please RSVP by June 6 at lovers, this is your spot. Pick from an array of 717-363-8531 or sign up online homemade and Penn State ice cream (Penn at homesteadvillage.org/ State Death by Chocolate is a top seller) and community/events then visit the DIY topping bar to make your one-of-a-kind with options like classic syrups, Gertrude Hawk salty caramel choco- lates, or chocolate covered pretzels, plus any CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF SERVING SENIORS candy you can think of. /121 S. Main St., Dover, PA/ www.sarahscreamery.com/717-292- 1400/ -BB

6. Mr. G’s Ice Cream Historic and heavenly, the John Winebrenner house was built in 1819 and is a historical building from the Battle of Gettysburg era. Today, you’ll find the same historic charm, a popular spot for tourists and locals alike. Stop in to try one of their homemade selections including the year-round favorite, salted caramel, and visit again for a seasonal favorite made with peaches from Hollabaugh Bros. Farm. /404 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA/ www. facebook.com/mrgsicecream/717-334-7600/ -BB

7. Phillip Arthur’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream With an old-fashioned soda shop feel, this ice cream shop offers retro classics like egg creams and with buttons, Sugar Daddies and Swedish Fish, as well as assorted Hershey’s ice cream flavors. /108 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA/www.facebook.com/PhillipArthurs/

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June 2016 | SUSQUEHANNA STYLE 49 Oregon Dairy Take8. an amazing playground, homemade ice cream and a family restaurant, throw in some pygmy goats and deer to feed, put them all together with special events (like a their free summer concert series) and you’ve got one great big reason why the Oregon Dairy is a Lancaster County summer tradition. Kids and adults alike love this place for its wholesome family fun, from the farm-themed playground, including a twisty silo slide, to the Lancaster-County-favorite fare. Cows from the farm on location produce the milk that makes the Leiby’s ice cream served there, with 24 flavors to choose from, including caramel chocolate chip, coconut almond fudge and peach yogurt. /2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA/www.oregondairy.com/717-656-2856/ -KCH

9. Urban Churn Urban Churn uses traditional Amish churns to make classic ice cream with an edge. And by edge we mean local beer, local and any local ingredient you can think of. In lieu of (or in combination with) summer cocktails, we have three treats for the crafty connoisseur this summer. Stop by the Garlic Poet to try Urban Churn’s malted bourbon ice cream made with malt and sweet bourbon. Then visit the Lancaster Brewing Company to try strawberry wheat and double chocolate milk stout ice cream churned with LBC’s beer and fresh ingredients. /www.urbanchurn.com/ -BB

Tangerine fennel Tröegenator chocolate granola IMAGES COURTESY DONIVAN ROBERTS WITMER IMAGES COURTESY DONIVAN

50 SUSQUEHANNA STYLE | June 2016 Fox Meadows Creamery Celebrating10. its first birthday in April, Fox Meadows Creamery has fast become a favorite and it’s easy to see why. The family has been farming for decades and now is using its own farm fresh milk to make all-natural ice cream. Favorite flavors include salted caramel pretzel, black raspberry, peanut butter cup, Wilbur chocolate and vanilla. Honeyed lavender and spearmint are two of the unique flavors on the menu. Open year-round, this past winter guests loved foraged pine and rosemary ice cream. And bacon lovers watch out: They’re bringing back chocolate covered applewood bacon ice cream soon. /2475 W. Main St., Ephrata, PA /www.foxmeadowscreamery.com/ 717-721-6455/ -KCH

11. Pretzel Hut The Pretzel Hut has weekly unique flavors from peanut butter to pistachio and a variety of soft pretzels, hence the name. Other must try treats include a waffle sandwich and funnel cake with your choice of ice cream on top. Don't miss the animals afterwards! /2224 NEW! Modular Aluminum Furnace Hills Pike, Newmanstown, PA/www. Outdoor Kitchen Cabinetry pretzelhut.com/717-627-4887/ -HB

12. Greco’s Italian Ices & Homemade Ice Cream Hidden gems are just that, and this underground ice cream parlor tucked away across the street from the Wilbur Chocolate Factory and Lititz Springs Park is worth the discovery if you OUTDOOR haven’t been. It’s a sweet family business and NEW! Outdoor Game Tables living family gathering spot tradition. Two Style staff faves: honey cinnamon and red velvet. Over 100 Patio Furniture Sets /9 E. Kleine Lane, Lititz, PA/www.facebook. on Display com/grecos-italian-ices-and-homemade-ice- cream/717-625-1166/ -KCH

13. Leo’s Homemade Ice Cream With around 100 flavor possibilities, Leo’s is a great place to find unique flavors like cornbread, orange pineapple and coffee espresso bean SINCE 1977 fudge. Have a great idea for a flavor? If so, 1060 Division Highway Leo’s might make it happen. /816 W. High St., Ephrata, PA | 717-733-4973

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June 2016 | SUSQUEHANNA STYLE 51 14. Handel's THANK YOU Homemade Ice FOR VOTING US Cream &Yogurt If you’re a cookie person instead of an ice cream person, this flavor may make you change your mind. Oree-dough is a scrumptious combination of crunchy Oreo cookies and smooth chocolate BEST chip cookie dough ice cream. It’s like dunking your cookies in milk, only way better. Handel’s GROCERY uses only the best available ingredients and they don’t skimp on the mix-ins, so this hefty ice cream promises to compare to, if not exceed, your cookie expectations. /2310 S. Queen St., STORE York, PA/www.handelsicecream.com/717-741- 1300/ -BB

15. Mr. Milkman Just like the old days, Mr. Milkman delivers wholesome dairy products—and more—right to your door. Local groceries are great, but we’re here for the ice cream so let’s talk about the salted caramel dark chocolate chunk made by Trickling Springs that we want delivered right to the sofa for a Netflix night. Or try their organic buttermilk berry ice and peach white for something out of the ordinary. /www. Kitchen in a Pickle? mrmilkman.com/ -KCH © 2014 MHCC

717.697.0949 Rakestraw's 16.Rakestraw's in Mechanicsburg is home of the www.mhcustom.com decorative cones. They have cones dipped in milk chocolate and rolled in peanuts and sprinkles, as well as pretzel cones. They also have all natural frozen desserts called Woofys for your canine companion. /313 S. Market St., SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 TH Mechanicsburg, PA/www.rakestrawsicecream. 30 9 AM - 4 PM | Rain or Shine com/717-691-5353/ -HB ANNUAL FINE ART, FINE CRAFTS, FOOD, FUN ACTIVITIES ARTS & CRAFTS next to Children’s Lake in Historic Boiling Springs, PA FESTIVAL QUILTFEST 2016, Yellow Breeches Middle School Birds of Prey Lectures and Sleeping Bag Races at ATC Twistin’ Pig 17.Twistin’ Pig specializes in homemade ice cream cakes. Bring in a photo to decorate your custom cake; they’ll make it edible! Or try their biggest hit, the peanut butter cup overload sundae. /31 Landings Drive, Annville, PA/www.twistinpig. com/717-838-7444/ -HB

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King Kone Creamery King19. Kone is the place to go if you and your friends are up for a challenge. Their Gorilla Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm Split has an enormous 10 scoops, six toppings, Thursdays to 7 pm Closed Sundays two bananas, four cherries and heaps of whipped cream to top it off. If you finish it, you 717-627-2244 are entered to win a special giveaway at the end 49 East Main Street, Lititz, PA of the summer and get your picture on the wall of fame. /182 Hershey Road, Hummelstown, www.tigerseyelititz.com PA/www.kingkonecreamery.com/717-220- 1932/ -HB

20. Hall’s Ice Cream Since 1947 Halls has been producing premium ice cream. They’re especially known for their honey ice cream. Find Hall’s at the open air farm market at the Farm Show Complex on Tuesdays and Fridays or at their Dairy Store in Millerstown. It is also served at many restaurants throughout the region including Appalachian Brewing Company in Camp Hill, Gettysburg, Harrisburg and Lititz as well as Stock’s on 2nd in Harrisburg. Look for it at some Karns and Weis grocery stores too. /861 Racoon Valley Road, Millerstown, PA/www.hallsicecream. com/717-589-3290/ -KCH 21.The Jigger Shop The Jigger Shop is a Mount Gretna icon. If you go to Mount Gretna, you gotta go to The Jigger Shop. After a day of hiking, biking, swimming, having a leisurely look at the Arts-and-Crafts, Chataqua-style cottages there or perhaps seeing a show at the Mount Gretna Theater, ending the day with the most quintessential ice cream stop is just perfect. /202 Gettysburg Ave., Mount Gretna, PA/www.jiggershop.com/717-964- 9686/ -KCH 54 SUSQUEHANNA STYLE | June 2016