Tri‑Cities Ice Cream Trail: Your Guide to the Coolest Treats in Town

When the Tri-Cities summer sun turns up the heat, there's only one thing to do: go in search of ice cream.

Whether you're visiting for a weekend, exploring with the family, or looking for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up, the Tri-Cities is packed with locally owned spots serving everything from handcrafted ice cream and housemade gelato to frozen yogurt, rolled ice cream, and even liquid nitrogen creations.

The best part? Each stop offers something completely different.

Use the map below to create your own Tri-Cities Ice Cream Trail and discover which frozen treat becomes your summer favorite.

The Ice Cream Trail

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream and that’s kind of the same thing.”

Signature Scoops

Sometimes, the best summer memories start with a scoop of ice cream and maybe a flavor you weren't expecting.

At Angel Brook Ice Cream, handcrafted ice cream, homemade waffle cones, refreshing sorbets, and their signature Brookies make every visit memorable. A Brookie starts with a freshly baked cookie, topped with a scoop of ice cream and finished with your choice of delicious drizzle for the perfect combination of chewy, creamy, and sweet. Be sure to check for rotating seasonal flavors, which give visitors a reason to come back throughout the year and offer a taste of what's fresh and inspired by the season.

Then there's What's the Scoop, home to one of the most unique desserts on the Ice Cream Trail: the donut ice cream sandwich. A fresh donut paired with your favorite ice cream creates the perfect combination of warm, cold, soft, and sweet. Along with their creative ice cream offerings, seasonal flavors keep the menu exciting and make every visit a little different from the last.

Experience Ice Cream With a Twist

Looking for a frozen treat that's also a show?

At Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, science meets dessert. Watch as liquid nitrogen transforms fresh ingredients into custom-made ice cream right before your eyes. It's interactive, entertaining, and guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike.

Meanwhile, Crepes N' Rolls offers a completely different experience with beautifully crafted rolled ice cream and specialty desserts. Watching your dessert come together is half the fun while eating it is the other half.

Make It An Afternoon Adventure

Some ice cream stops are destinations all by themselves.

At Country Mercantile, visitors can enjoy housemade ice cream and gelato while exploring one of the region's favorite family attractions. With locations in both Pasco and Richland, it's easy to add a sweet stop to your summer adventures. Grab a scoop, browse local products, discover specialty foods and gifts, and enjoy an experience that's become a Tri-Cities tradition. It's the perfect place to slow down, cool off, and spend a little extra time making memories.

For the Frozen Yogurt Fanatics

For those who believe more toppings are always a good idea, the Tri-Cities has plenty of options.

At Chills FroYo & Custard, visitors can build their dream dessert with frozen yogurt, frozen custard, sorbets, and an impressive selection of toppings. Whether you're keeping it simple or creating a masterpiece, every cup is custom.

Over at Yogurt Beach, the beach-themed atmosphere makes every visit feel like a mini vacation. Choose your favorite frozen yogurt flavors, pile on the toppings, and enjoy a little taste of summer paradise.

And at MyFroYo, creativity takes center stage. Mix flavors, experiment with toppings, and create a frozen treat that's entirely your own.

The Challenge: Complete the Ice Cream Trail

Here's a question: Why stop at one?

Try frozen yogurt one day. Grab a donut ice cream sandwich the next. Watch liquid nitrogen work its magic. Sample housemade gelato. Compare rolled ice cream to a classic scoop.

Each stop on the Tri-Cities Ice Cream Trail offers its own flavor, personality, and experience—and every one is worth discovering.

So grab your family, invite your friends, and start exploring.

Because when temperatures soar in the Tri-Cities, the sweetest way to cool off is one scoop at a time.

Use the map below to plan your Ice Cream Trail and find your next favorite frozen treat.