We can't think of a better way to celebrate the coming of Summer, than with some Ice Cream! There are tons of great spots in Schenectady County to indulge in some ice cream! 

 

JUMPIN' JACKS DRIVE-IN

A season favorite, Jumpin' Jacks is located right on the Mohawk River. Grab a soft serve or milkshake and kick back, relax and enjoy the view or a free show at freedom park. New this year, gluten free cones! 

 

THE GRANDSTAND

Get ready! Stop by The Grandstand for a fun family day! With delicious ice cream (soft serve and hard ice cream flavors), ice cream cakes, and fast food. We have indoor and outdoor seating.

 

CURRY FREEZE

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Curry Freeze has been in Rotterdam doing business for over 50 years, serving the community at its current location since 1984. They offer 32 unique hard ice cream flavors freshly made at Curry Freeze. Perfect for Waffle cones and Sundaes.

 

THE ICE CREAM SHOP

The 2024 season is here with a bunch of new things to try! 

In addition to our soft serve options and Perry’s flavors, a new line of hard flavors that we will rotating all season (monster cookie, red velvet, double fudge brownie, birthday cake, peach, & espresso chip) Also, now offering cheesecake sundaes. Yum!

 

DAIRY CIRCUS 

A family owned business for years, Dairy Circus is a lovely ice cream shop in Scotia. Serving both great food and ice cream, it is a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth.

 

STELLA'S CREAMERY & CAKES

Like most successful businesses, Stella's Creamery and Cakes' story begins with passion. A love for deliciously rich ice cream combined with the desire to share it with the world. Since 2021 we’ve been working hard to provide the highest quality flavors to all the ice cream lovers out there and we don’t plan on stopping till everyone’s gotten a taste.

 

POPPY'S ICE CREAM

Under new ownership, Poppy's ice cream is now open for business! With 36 flavors of hard ice cream, custard soft serve and fun weekly specials it is sure to be a crowd favorite this summer in Rotterdam! 

 

STEWART'S SHOPS 

A local tradition for over 75 years, Stewart’s hard ice cream, sundaes, and milkshakes are simple and delicious. Did you know that Stewart's has several award winning flavors from the 2023 World Dairy Expo? Chocolate, Mint Cookie Crumble, Death by Chocolate, and Mango Dragonfruit Sorbet?