If you’re looking to cool down this summer, a stop at a local ice cream shop is just the thing to do the trick. Not sure where to go? Here’s a few places to visit:

Woodstock / Hanover Scoops

With shops in Woodstock, VT, and Hanover, NH, Woodstock Scoops is always within driving distance in the Upper Valley. Enjoy soft serve and hard serve ice cream in a variety of flavors. 

“Each of our flavors is one-of-a-kind; at once inventive and familiar, indulgent and delicate, textured and smooth. Whether you try our ice cream on its own or on top of another dessert, you’ll grin from ear to ear,” the website said.

View hours at each location here.

Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream

In Sunapee, NH, Sanctuary Dairy Farm Ice Cream invites guests to relax, stay awhile and enjoy the farm in a quiet country setting. The farm offers “handcrafted ice cream, sorbets and yogurts made with locally sourced ingredients,” the website said. See the flavors and learn more here.

Sundaez LLC

Enjoy a new menu this season at Sundaez LLC in Claremont, NH. Order soft serve, milkshakes, sundaes, hard serve, and more. Plus, get a special treat for your four legged friend. View the menu and check out the ice cream shop’s truck here.

Mac’s Maple

Get ice cream that is made with 100% Vermont maple syrup at Mac’s Maple in Plainfield, NH. The farm offers soft serve, milkshakes, and maple creamees.

“We use all our own products to make our own ice cream. It is only made and served here on our farm!” the website said. 

Learn more here.

Fore-U Ice Cream

After a round of mini golf, stop by the ice cream stand at Fore-U Golf Center in West Lebanon, NH. The stand has several options of hard serve and soft serve flavors. 

“We master-craft flurry’s, ice cream sundaes, shakes, banana boats and much-much more,” the website said.

Learn more here.

Red Kite Candy

The Red Kite Candy in Hanover, NH, offers ice cream available in pint and quart sizes and ice cream cakes. 

“Have your cake custom-made with your favorite flavor of Red Kite Ice Cream with either a cone or cookie crust (top & bottom). All made in Red Kite's kitchen!” the website said.

Learn more and place a pickup order here.

Mountain Creamery

Get homemade ice cream at Mountain Creamery in Woodstock, VT. The creamery offers scoops, milkshakes, sundaes, affogatos, pies, and more. View the full menu here.

SnackBar at the Gorge

Stop by the SnackBar at the Gorge to get a tasty treat. Enjoy traditional cones, milkshakes, sundaes and more. Learn more on the snackbar’s Facebook page.

Balthazar’s Ice Shack

Enjoy 30 flavors of ice cream at Balthazar’s Ice Shack in Goshen, NH. The ice shack offers ice cream by the scoop, sundaes, rootbeer floats, ice cream sandwiches, and more. If ice cream isn’t your thing, they also have shaved ice. View the full menu here.

Happy Cow Ice Cream Shop

In Laconia, NH, the Happy Cow Ice Cream Shop offers classics like scoops, ice cream sandwiches, dipped cones, and more. Enjoy seasonal flavors throughout the year. See what's coming up on the shop's Facebook page.