National Ice Cream Day 2022: Where To Grab A Scoop In Reston

RESTON, VA — Grab a friend and find a nice cool spot in the shade: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, giving us the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer favorite at some of Reston’s most-loved ice cream shops.

The United States celebrated the first National Ice Cream Day in 1984. We celebrate the sweet treat thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, who wanted to commemorate the treat enjoyed by most Americans.

Most of us can agree: ice cream is a deliciously sweet delicacy.

What flavor rules above them all? That’s another story.

A recent ranking by TOP Data in honor of National Ice Cream Day determined the top 5 flavors in every state based on online shopping data.

The top flavor in Virginia is chocolate.

Coming in second place was coconut, followed by rocky road and strawberry. Vanilla rounded out the top five.

Craving a scoop now? We can’t say we blame you. Today would be a great reason to head to your favorite ice cream shop.

If you’re not sure where to go, allow Patch to recommend a few favorite spots in Reston:

Pitango Gelato Reston Town Center
11942 Democracy Drive
Reston, VA 20190

Ben & Jerry's
11916 Market St.
Reston, VA 20190

Baskin-Robbins
11916 Market St.
Reston, VA 20190

sweetFrog
1472 North Point Village Center
Reston, VA 20194

National Weather Service forecast says Sunday will be cloudy with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm in Reston, so grab your ice cream earlier rather than later.

Ice cream is not just a modern favorite. It turns out ice cream has a long history dating back more than 1,500 years.