ICE CREAM ROUNDUP
If there’s one thing Hanover residents love as much as our snacks, it’s definitely ice cream! With summer in full-swing, we thought now as good a time as any to share our round-up of the top ice cream spots in Snack Town, USA.
Ben & Scooter’s | 1767 Baltimore Pike | (717) 476-7436
Located in a bowling alley parking lot, Ben & Scooter’s may look humble, but their desserts are certainly not! Serving ice cream, snowballs, and more, Ben & Scooters is a local favorite that boasts a long line nearly every night in the summer. We recommend trying a parfait or a lollipop: a snowball and ice cream combined into one tasty treat!
The Big Chill | 414 Broadway | (717) 632-6939
Known for their shaved ice (over 100 flavors!), the Big Chill also serves both soft and hard ice creams. Grab a banana split, brownie sundae, flurry, or milkshake to-go!
Big Dipper’s |2135 Baltimore Pike | (717) 968-0678
Enjoy 32 flavors of traditional ice cream, 19 flavors of soft serve ice cream, and over 100 awesome flavors of Hawaiian Shaved Ice as you listen to 1950's music and enjoy the 1950's memorabilia.
Bruster’s of Hanover | 1035 George St., Hanover | (717) 646-9333
Bruster’s Ice Cream is made” the old-fashioned way” from ingredients that are slow kettle processed. Their small artisan batches are made daily and include then 150 flavors (although not all are available at the same time). Bruster’s also makes their own handmade waffle cones, sundaes, candy-filled blasts, and thick milkshakes. They even have a drive-through window for those nights when you want to stay in your car!
Dough and Arrows | 1452 Baltimore St. | (717) 969-8481
Penn State Fan? Get a scoop of Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream and pair it with Dough and Arrows’ many flavors of edible cookie dough to make your own tasty dessert!
Half Pint Creamery | 5705 Hanover Rd.| (717) 634-5459
Half-pint is truly a local favorite in South-Central PA. With hand-made waffle cones and 36 flavors available each day, your family is sure to happiness at Half Pint. Seasonal flavors include Cadbury Egg (spring), Bayside Bait (Summer), and Cinnamon Roll (Fall). Want to add some sparkle to your dessert? Half Pint carries sparkle dust that will make your cone totally Instagram-worthy.
Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo | 1000 Carlisle St. | (717) 688-8632
Featuring unique Mexican ice creams, popsicles, ices, and more, Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo is a destination you don't want to miss. Try unique flavors of ice cream like cheese, corn, and mamey–all are delicious and refreshing!
Pretzel Pizza Cafe' & Creamery | 28 Frederick St. | (717) 969-2125
Take your pick of dozens of flavors of Hershey’s hand-dipped ice creams, sundaes, floats, and more at this downtown dessert spot. Locals love the teaberry ice cream.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | 110 Hickory Ln. | (717) 632-9907
Rita’s may be known for their Italian Ice, but they also have delicious custard as well. Check out this location at Hickory Falls—they serve all your favorites and even offer mini golf, go-carts, and laser tag!
Sweet Frog | 141 Wilson Ave. | (717) 630-0630
A family favorite, Sweet Frog carries soft-serve frozen yogurt and sorbet in dozens of flavor combinations. Toppings include fresh fruit, candy, and more!
Tropical Treat | 2279 Carlisle Pike | (717) 632-3977
This 1950’s drive in is a Hanover hot spot during the summer! Serving yummy food as well as ice cream, Tropical Treat is a must if you are in Hanover. While they only have three flavors of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and raspberry), they have a huge variety of other desserts including, 16 ice cream sundaes, 7 boats, 5 parfaits, 4 sodas, 10 shakes, and 4 floats.
York Street Treat | 881 York St. | (717) 637-4165
Open year-round, York Street Treat offers a huge ice cream menu. They have 15 different sundaes, 17 milkshakes, and 21 flurries. We highly recommend the raspberry soft serve—it’s delicious! There’s usually a long line here in the summer, but we promise, it’s worth the wait!
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Los visitantes suelen preguntar sobre el Hanover Historic District, conocido por sus más de 2,600 edificios que datan desde mediados del siglo XIX hasta mediados del siglo XX.
En Hanover, Pennsylvania, los amantes de la historia pueden disfrutar de un viaje a través del tiempo visitando el Hanover Area Historical Society Museum, que muestra la rica historia de la ciudad; la Warehime-Myers Mansion, un hermoso ejemplo de arquitectura de principios del siglo XX; y la Neas House, una de las estructuras más antiguas que aún se conservan en Hanover, que ofrece una mirada a la vida de los colonos alemanes de Pennsylvania del siglo XVIII.Estos lugares históricos ofrecen una fascinante ventana al patrimonio de Hanover y son una visita obligada para quienes desean conocer el encanto histórico de la ciudad. provide a captivating window into Hanover’s heritage and are a must-visit for those looking to experience the town’s historical charm.
Además de Codorus State Park y Hickory Falls, Hanover también es conocida por Snack Town Street Fair, un festival lleno de energía que celebra la tradición de la ciudad en la industria de los snacks, con vendedores de artesanías, comida y entretenimiento. El evento fue creado en colaboración entre Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce y Utz Brands.
Hanover ofrece una rica experiencia histórica con recorridos como el Civil War Ghosts of Gettysburg Tour y el Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour, ambos en la cercana Gettysburg.
Hanover, Pennsylvania, es reconocida como la Capital Mundial de los Snacks y es el hogar de marcas icónicas como Utz Quality Foods y Snyder’s of Hanover, que forma parte del portafolio de Campbell Snacks.
Dolphin & Anchor Pub: Ubicado en el corazón de Hanover, ofrece cervezas tradicionales con un toque especial.
Fat Bat Brewing Company: Una cervecería local fundada por un hermano y una hermana amantes de la cerveza, conocida por su selección de cervezas artesanales.
Sign of the Horse Brewery: Una cervecería moderna que ofrece una variedad de cervezas de la casa para los amantes de la cerveza artesanal.
Lydian Stone Brewing Company: Una nanocervecería que ofrece una variedad de cervezas artesanales, desde las más ligeras o maltosas hasta las lupuladas o stouts, ¡y mucha conversación!
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