Go on a tasty adventure through Massachusetts on the Ice Cream Trail

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Ready for a sweet summer treat? Massachusetts now has an official ice cream trail, so residents can go on a tasty adventure across the state.

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced the launch of the trail, which features more than 100 stops at dairy farms across the state, on Thursday.

“We are excited to launch the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail, a delicious trail that highlights the incredible diversity of our dairy farms and ice cream parlors,” said Governor Healey. “Massachusetts has a vibrant agricultural sector that thrives thanks to the hardworking farmers who diligently support our communities. This new tourist trail is designed to invite residents and visitors to experience our creative dessert offerings in traditional parlors, innovative shops and local farm stands.”

Is your favorite on the list? Check out the map below to find out.

What is the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail?

The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is an initiative to highlight ice cream parlors and dairies in the state.

The list was compiled by the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

“This new tourist trail is designed to invite residents and visitors to experience our creative dessert offerings in traditional parlors, innovative shops and local farm stands,” Gov. Healey said in a statement.

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According to data from the state Office of Travel & Tourism, there are 95 dairy farms in Massachusetts that contribute more than $61 million annually to the state’s economy.

“Dairy farms are the backbone of the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail,” said Lt. Gov. 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 lovers and celebrating our rich agricultural heritage.”

Map of Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail

Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail: The Complete List

Greater Boston

North of Boston

South of Boston

Cape Cod and the Islands

Central Mass.

Western Massachusetts.

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