23 Must-Visit Ice Cream Shops in New Hampshire Where It’s Handmade and Delicious

Handmade ice cream in New Hampshire packs a delicious punch. Those fresh ingredients. That wow of flavor. That creamy texture.

It just tastes like summer.

So what better way to enjoy the season than by hitting up ice cream shops across the Granite State? VisitNH.gov curated a New Hampshire Ice Cream Trail to help you in that endeavor, with 50 "must-visit" shops to try.

We wanted to go one scoop further to highlight just the spots on the list that serve handmade ice cream.

What Does "Handmade Ice Cream" Mean?

Ice cream in general is fantastic, but there's something a little "extra" about getting handmade when you visit a shop.

Handmade ice cream means the mixing, churning, and creating of flavors is done on-site and often in small batches using fresh local ingredients.

That means you'll get creamier textures and bolder flavors, and some added Granite State charm.

We've pulled together 23 must-visit shops that serve up handmade ice cream from VisitNH.gov's list, including places like Richardson's Farm, Super Secret Ice Cream, and Hayward's Family Ice Cream.

Do you have a favorite on the list? Are there any you want to hit up next? Have you ever been to the oldest ice cream shop in New Hampshire?

Where Is the Oldest Ice Cream Shop in New Hampshire?

One of the New Hampshire spots that serves handmade ice cream and is reportedly the oldest ice cream shop is Kellerhaus in Laconia.

According to its website, Kellerhaus started serving up the sweet treat in the 1920s and offered it year-round. It was even made with ice that was harvested from Lake Winnipesaukee.

If you're brave enough, you might want to try the 10-scoop sundae known as the Colossus. Challenge accepted, right?

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Whichever shop you decide to go to, whether it's been around for generations or only more recently has been serving up scoops, just know that it's going to be fresh, flavorful, and oh, so yummy.

Now I just want some mint chocolate chip ice cream.