The beauty of a simple pleasure is that it doesnt require much to bring a maximum amount of joy.
(If you went three for three, you had a pretty great childhood.)
One thing we can all agree upon is the pure delight brought about by an old-school ice cream shop.
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The shop proudly serves Purity ice cream, the states first ice cream manufacturer founded in 1889.
La Kings has been around since 1927 with no signs of slowing downor altering their airtight operationsin sight.
What else was a dairy farmer to do but move his family and open an ice cream shop?
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Today, Trowbridges Creamery is owned by Pauls grandson, Don Trowbridge, and his great granddaughter Pam.
Stop in for a scoop of the shops signature flavor of orange-pineapple.
Abes journey with ice cream began in 1904 at the Worlds Fair in St. Louis.
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One night, he noticed that the ice cream stand ran out of paper dishes.
He then noticed a waffle stand nearby.
At Doumars, the flavors are simple.
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Grab a seat at the counter and order from a menu of soda fountain favorites.
There are classic banana splits, milkshakes, hot fudge sundaes, and even malts.
After 120 years in business, Angelo Brocato Original Italian Ice Cream Parlor is still going strong.
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Every ice cream and topping is made batch by batch in house.
And if that didnt prove they were serious about quality, the spot even makes it owns soda syrups.
A sparkler on top lets everyone know its a party.
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Over the next century, the shop became a Savannah institution and remained a family-run business.
Flavors like chocolate peanut butter ripple, black walnut, almond joy, and banana pudding are longtime favorites.
A year later, he moved the business back home toMissouri, and the rest is history.
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.Credit: Debbie Glade
One thing you may not guess about this seasonal shop?
In winter, they trade frozen treats for holiday cheer.
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