TripAdvisor.com has named the top 10 ice cream shops in the United States.
The travel website said the shops were chosen according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index, which takes into account the quality, quantity and recency of reviews from their community of millions of travelers.
1. Island Creamery, Chincoteague Island, Virginia: Since 1975, this island 'sweetery' has been serving decadent varieties of homemade ice cream made daily. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
2. Dietsch Brothers Inc., Findlay, Ohio: This sweet shop prides itself on quality over quantity, serving up ice cream and candy made from the finest ingredients. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
3. Super Scoops Inc., Treasure Island, Florida, with more than 20 flavors including Carrot Cake and Captain's Butterscotch. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
4. Woodside Farm Creamery, Hockessin, Delaware, with flavors such as Dirt - gummy worms with crushed cookies; and Motor Oil - coffee ice cream with green caramel and fudge swirl. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
5. A Better Scoop, Englewood, Florida: Travelers visiting Florida's Gulf Coast can beat the heat with a cool cone at A Better Scoop. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
6. Rococo Artisan Ice Cream, Kennebunkport, Maine: Inspired by Argentinean ice cream, this savory shop produces small batches that are blended slowly. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
7. Salt & Straw, Portland, Oregon: Crafted using 17 percent butterfat milk, patrons can enjoy cones in flavors such as Smoked Ham and Double Fold Singing Dog Vanilla. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
8. Martha's Dandee Creme, Queensbury, New York: In the Lake George region, this roadside retreat publishes a monthly flavor calendar to help fervent fans to plan their visit. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
9. Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop, San Francisco, California: Here, they use organic milk from a nearby farm and rarely use more than five ingredients per flavor. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)
10. Sunset Icecream Parlor, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Travelers can satisfy their sweet cravings by indulging in one of this shop’s history-inspired creations. (Photo/TripAdvisor.com)