How about these hot summer days!? You can cool off in the waters of Lake Blue Ridge or inside the cabin with the A/C cranked. But we’ve found the best way to beat the heat on a hot summer’s day is with a scoop of ice cream! And who doesn’t love ice cream!? We have many great spots in North Georgia where you can grab the perfect scoop or snow cone. Check out our list of 17 area ice cream shops where you can cool off from the summer sun in the sweetest of ways!

*Cover Photo Courtesy of Blue Ridge Creamery

Cool off with a sweet treat from Moobears Ice Cream and Hot Dogs, located in both Blue Ridge and Ellijay! They offer amazing hand dipped ice creams and milkshakes with over 20 flavors to choose from. You can’t go wrong with a classic ice cream flavor like chocolate or vanilla, or you can try one of their special “Flavors of the Month” like Key Lime Pie during the summer and Carrot Cake during the Easter holiday. And don’t forget the hot dogs! Moobears offers 12 different kinds of hot dogs including “The Blue Ridge Dog” which is similar to the Chicago Dog, but Blue Ridge style! Bring the whole family to Moobears for ice cream, hots dogs, and an afternoon of fun!

From the name it may sound like Three Sisters Fudge only offers fudge; but you can actually find a variety of sweet treats here! Not only does Three Sisters Fudge offer the most delicious fudge you’ve ever eaten but they also have ice cream, milkshakes, and snow cones! Head to their shop in Downtown Blue Ridge for fresh, homemade fudge made from real butter and cream that makes it extra tasty, and snag a cool sweet treat after a busy day of exploring!

Get your chocolate and ice cream fix from The Chocolate Express in Downtown Blue Ridge! While they specialize in all kinds of rich and delicious chocolates and truffles, The Chocolate Express also offers scrumptious hand dipped ice cream, as well as ice cream sodas and floats. After your ice cream be sure to leave with a bag full of goodies like chocolate covered nuts, homemade fudge, or one of the 60 kinds of chocolate candies that The Chocolate Express supplies.

Bob’s Eatery, located in Downtown Blue Ridge, offers sandwiches, personal pizzas, bratdogs, and the most amazing milkshakes around! At Bob’s you can get a GIANT milkshake with all the fixin’s; cookies, candies, donuts, bananas, you name it, you can get it on your milkshake! Try one of their specialty milkshakes like the Ore-Oh or the Graham Me S’more, create your own two scoop treat, or keep it simple with a classic shake or freshly squeezed lemonade. And as an Escape to Blue Ridge guest you can enjoy this special offer for 10% off your next meal at Bob’s! Just message us for the discount code and enjoy your lunch & sweet treat at Bob’s! 

Welcome to Blue Ridge Creamery; one of Blue Ridge’s newest ice cream spots! Blue Ridge Creamery is a locally owned and passionately crafted artisan ice cream shop in the heart of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Each ice cream batch is handcrafted with love and uses sustainable ingredients. And with a HUGE selection of flavors to choose from (over 36 steady options and more than 150 rotating options) you’ll never run out of new flavors to try! Can’t decide on an ice cream flavor? Try an ice cream flight and enjoy four individual scoops of ice cream of your choice, served on a flight board. And Blue Ridge Creamery also offers milkshakes, sundaes, ice cream floats, ice cream sandwiches, and more sweet treats! Be sure to stop in and take a picture of your favorite flavor ice cream in front of their fun neon sign! 

Have you ever enjoyed your ice cream rolled? Well now is your chance! Appalachian Rolled Ice Cream, located in Downtown Blue Ridge, creates handcrafted rolled ice cream delights; no cups or cones needed! Some of their amazing rolled ice cream flavors include Blueberry Cheesecake, Fruity Pebbles, Nutella Strawberry, Pineapple Coconut, and so much more! On top of their specialty rolled ice creams, Appalachian Rolled Ice Cream also offers Banana Splits (of every flavor you can imagine), milkshakes & malts, snow cones, cakes, nostalgic candy, and so much more! Stop in to Appalachian Rolled Ice Cream for a unique Ice Cream experience. 

Head back to the good old days of your childhood and enjoy an ice-cold snow cone! CJs Polar Snow in Blue Ridge, has 40 snow cone flavors to choose from that will surely cool you off on a hot summer’s day! Mix and match flavors or just stick to your favorite, the choice is up to you. They also offer deep fried Oreos, hot dogs, and French fries as well.

Not only can you bring your four-legged friend to Blue Ridge Adventure Dog where they can play all day, but the humans can enjoy a nice refreshing popsicle as well! While your pup cools off in the doggie swimming pool, the humans can cool off with Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops! These fun popsicles are all natural, artisan ice pops all the way from our friends in sunny Florida and are handmade with real fresh fruit! Yum! Currently you can find strawberry lemonade, watermelon hibiscus, key lime, and strawberry cheesecake flavors at Blue Ridge Adventure Dog, with more flavors coming soon. And while you sit back and relax with your ice cold Hyppo Pop, your pup can enjoy their own tasty treat available to purchase at the park.

You can never go wrong with a scoop of ice cream from Dairy Queen in Blue Ridge! From their delicious ice creams to their famous Blizzards there’s always plenty of options to choose from. Celebrating a big event? You can even pick up an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen for special occasions!

Just 15 minutes from Blue Ridge in McCaysville, GA is Happy Bear Ice Cream & Treats! You can enjoy amazing scoops of ice cream on the shores of the Toccoa/Ocoee River here, with amazing views of the famous Steel Bridge. With dozens of flavors to choose from like Butter Pecan, Oatmeal Cookie Craving, Banana Pudding, Candy Bar Overload, and so much more; you’ll have countless combinations of ice cream and toppings at your disposal. Or if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind sweet treat then try their Ice Cream Nachos or Cookie Monster Sandwich. And if you’re not in the mood for ice cream they also offer floats, milkshakes, coffee and other sweet treats. Stop on by for an ice cream by the river at Happy Bear Ice Cream & Treats!

For more sweet treats head to Abby’s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt in Ellijay! Picking out your favorite cold treat has never been easier; all you have to do is pick your cup size, fill your cup up with your choice of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet, then finish it off with all your favorite toppings! With over 15 flavors to choose from, including dairy free and no sugar options, AND 45 topping choices,  you’ll have unlimited possibilities of ice cream & topping options to choose from! Abby’s even offers hot dogs, popcorn, candy, and coffee in store as well. Stop on by and make your delicious ice cream masterpiece at Abby’s!

At Ellijay's Little Italian- Street Food, Pizza and Ice Cream Bar you’ll truly find something for everyone! Grab a slice of handcrafted pizza or a melty panini, and finish it off with a scoop of their signature ice cream. With so many flavors and toppings to choose from, you and the family will have a blast trying all the different ice cream combinations! And on top of hand scooped ice cream in a bowl or cone Ellijay’s Little Italian also offers floats, ice cream sodas, milkshakes, malts, bigfoot tracks, gelato, and a unique twist on the classic banana spilt- the Hot Fudge Banana Split. Come for dinner and stay for dessert at Ellijay's Little Italian- Street Food, Pizza and Ice Cream Bar! 

How about kicking it up a notch with some delicious, shaved ice with fresh fruit on top? At Raspados Celeste in Ellijay you’ll find amazing handmade flavors, crafted with fresh fruit and passion. Raspados are a sweet, Mexican treat that is made from shaved ice, then mixed together with a sweetened mixture, and topped with flavored syrups and fresh fruit. How yummy does that sound? With so many fun flavors to choose from it can be hard to pick just one but we recommend trying the Strawberry Cheesecake & Homemade Sweet Cream, the Pinolada, and the Georgia Peach. Raspados Celeste truly is a great place to try something new!

This old school country store will take you back to the good old days, with tasty treats and snacks of old! This Downtown Blairsville favorite, features over 24 flavors of Hershey’s Premium Ice Cream and no shortage of toppings to choose from. Tin Roof also features stuffed shakes, sundaes, malts, banana splits, and more! Plus old school candy, snow cones, snacks, and sweet treats. You never know what you’ll find at The Tin Roof Country Store & Creamery in Downtown Blairsville! 

Von Chocolate is your home for all things chocolate in Downtown Blairsville! This European inspired shop has all the sweet treats you could ask for; from delicious truffles, pralines, hand dipped fruits, and more there’s no shortage of chocolatey goodness to be found here! Von Chocolate even sells fresh churned gelato! With an ever rotating selection of gelato flavors there’s always something new and exciting to try, from coffee to mango flavors, there’s something for everyone!

Head to The Sweet Spot Co. in Blairsville, GA for hand dipped Ashby's Sterling ice cream, Dole fruit flavors & shaved ice. Their menu is filled to the brim with dozens of unique ice cream flavors like Amarotto Cherry and Praline & Pecan, hand-dipped ice creams, milkshakes, sundaes and delicious desserts like Apple Pie a la Yum and the Brownie Supreme. They even have non-diary treats for our lactose free friends! Stop by The Sweet Spot Co. to cure that sweet tooth! 

Play a round or two of mini golf and then cool off with a delicious ice cream at Blairsville’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf! Enjoy mini golf for just $5, then grab a cone of your favorite ice cream flavor with all the toppings; milkshakes and sundaes available also. This family owned and operated business is happy to welcome guests for an afternoon of fun! It’s the perfect place to spend a summer day!