If you're craving locally churned, hand-dipped goodness piled high in a house-made waffle cone, or you'd rather sample ice cream's creamier look-alike, authentic Italian gelato — these Great Lakes Bay scoop shops will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Known For: Artisanal ice cream made on-site with local ingredients — and dairy-free options. Order Up: Caramel Cheesecake, Great Lakes Rainbow, Pictured Rocks, Roasted Montmorency Cherry.
Read More +Known For: Decadent ice creams & custards crafted from locally produced milk & sugar, available in house-made bubble waffle cones. Order Up: Uptown Funk, Michigan Sugar Cookie, Honey Lavender.
Read More +Known For: 32 flavors of Mooney's hand-dipped ice cream on rotation. Order Up: Blueberry Waffle Cone, Cinnamon Crumb Cake, Triple Chocolate Overload.
Read More +Known As: Frankenmuth's original ice cream parlor, scooping 40 hand-dipped flavors of Hudsonville ice cream. Order Up: Frankenmuth Fudge, Cinnamon Churro, Chocolate Trifecta, Caramel Turtle Cheesecake.
Read More +Known For: Fresh takes on old-fashioned milkshakes, served up in a retro diner vibe. Order Up: Orange Creamsicle Shake, S'mores Extreme Shake, Chocolate Fudge Brownie Milkshake.
Read More +Known For: 24 soft-serve flavors, hand-dipped Ashby's Sterling ice cream, plus glaciers, malts, sundaes, shakes, flurries, and floats. Order Up: Hot Fudge Banana Royale, Michigan Pothole, Cool Mint Cookie.
Read More +From lush botanical gardens that cover 110 acres in color to delicate Japanese ones revered as some of the most authentic in North America — these gardens in the Great Lakes Bay are unforgettable. Explore them all!
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