National Ice Cream Day: Places To Check Out In Manassas

MANASSAS, VA — In Manassas, temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s over the weekend, with a heat index as high as 105. Luckily, Sunday, July 18 is National Ice Cream Day.

In Manassas, there's an array of options for residents looking to celebrate the heat-beating occasion. For example, Nathan's Dairy Bar has established itself as a Manassas staple since opening its doors in 2001.

We've rounded up some places to try this weekend to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Businesses serving custard and gelato are included for these purposes. Chain businesses with offers for National Ice Cream day are also provided from Offers.com.

Nathan's Dairy Bar, 8948 Mathis Avenue

Nathan's Dairy Bar started its operations in 2001 and has become a cornerstone of the local community. In addition to special flavors that change twice a week, the business is also involved in community causes like "cancer research, local nursing homes, and of course, many things dog-related," they say on their website.

Swirlie's Soft-Serve Ice Cream, 9901 Pennsylvania Ave

Swirlie's offers more than just traditional ice cream. They also specialize in floats, sundaes, and Hawaiian shave ice. The business's atmosphere is topped off by classic oldies music.

Jitterbug's Ice Cream Cafe, 9125 Center St

Jitterbug's knows how to crank up the nostalgia. This atmospheric ice cream vendor is fittingly located in Old Town Manassas.

Dippin' Dots, 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas Mall

Whether Dippin' Dots is truly the ice cream of the future may be debatable. Still, this frozen treat is ideal for anyone looking to trade traditional soft serve for flavors like birthday cake, rainbow ice, and cookies and cream.

Dairy Queen, 8016 Spotsylvania Mall Dr
On July 18, get $1 off any size Dipped Cone (excluding kid cones) at Dairy Queen with the DQ mobile app, including Chocolate Dipped Cones.

Baskin-Robbins, 2229 Plank Rd
All of July is National Ice Cream Month with Baskin Robbins' sea-inspired Creature Creations and summer-inspired flavor of the month.

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