National Ice Cream Day: Places To Check Out In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — With temperatures especially sweltering in recent days, there's no better time for National Ice Cream Day. Get ready for a weekend of sweet treats, because the observance falls on Sunday, July 18.

Alexandria has no shortage of options for ice cream, from popular favorites on King Street to new businesses. Forbes once named Alexandria the Ice Cream Cone Capital Of The United States due to its numerous artisanal ice cream shops and an ideal setting for an "ice cream stroll."

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.

Pop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Co., 109 King Street

A classic choice for ice cream with vintage vibes and plenty of flavors honoring the legacy of Ray "Pop" Giovanni

The Dairy Godmother, 2310 Mount Vernon Avenue

Customers regularly line up for The Dairy Godmother's custard, sorbet and other treats

The Creamery, 110 King Street

This shop has been serving ice cream and other treats since 1984

Nicecream, 726 King Street

Part of the appeal of Nicecream is the experience of the ice cream being made with liquid nitrogen

Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, 200 Commerce Street

Wisconsin-style custard treats are sold in the restored Ice House with 1950s-inspired vibes

Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato: 111 S. Payne Street

This family-owned business specializes in Argentine gelato and sorbet

Dolce & Bean: 2003a Mount Vernon Avenue

Gelato and other sweets can be found at this shop, and the owner won the 2021 Heart of Del Ray award

Kilwins, 212 King Street

This chain serves ice cream in addition to fudge and other handmade sweets

Smallcakes NOVA: 1506 Mount Vernon Avenue

This cupcakery and creamery franchise is known for an appearance on "Cupcake Wars," but this location is locally owned

Del Ray Boccato: 2400 Mount Vernon Avenue

This recently-opened shop has homemade gelatos, coffee, empanadas and more

Dolci Gelati: 107 N. Fairfax Street

Chef Gianluigi has his own family Italian recipe to make the artisanal gelato at Dolci Gelati

Jeni's Spendid Ice Creams: 102 S. Patrick Street

Jeni's Ice Cream shops will release a new flavor every Thursday until Aug. 5

Ben & Jerry's: 103 S. Union Street

The Vermont-based chain has a location in Old Town convenient to the waterfront

Baskin-Robbins: 3325 Richmond Highway; 1701 Centre Plaza

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

Dairy Queen: 1470 N. Beauregard Street

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.