8 Best Ice Cream Shops near Jonestown

“Delicious, affordable and amazing amount of ice cream!“

“If you’re in the Lebanon area and need a quick, easy outing with kids, this spot is such a gem especially on a beautiful day.

We found it just a 7-minute drive from the Lebanon Expo Center, and it ended up being the perfect last-minute plan. There’s no cost to see the animals, which is a huge win, and my kids could’ve stayed there forever just interacting and watching them.

There’s also:
•A playground on-site, which made it easy to extend our visit
•A little market inside with local goods
•The ice cream is so good definitely worth getting

We ended up staying about 2 hours, but I’d say most families stay closer to 30 minutes to an hour. There’s a nice flow of people coming and going, so it never felt overcrowded.

Things to Know Before You Go:
•Parking can get a little busy, especially with park traffic
•You can park on the grass if needed
•There’s a drive-through, so just be mindful of cars moving through while walking around

Overall this is such a great free to low-cost option if you want something simple, fun, and kid-friendly without overplanning. It’s one of those places you can pop into and still feel like you made a full outing out of your day.“

“Best ice cream in the area, and that says a lot!“

“What a great place to visit. It is always clean and has very nice employees working in the store. I met Larry (an older person like me), I believe that was his name and he suggested a chocolate covered strawberry bilzard. It was delicious.“

“We visited Dairy Queen earlier this week for Free Cone Day, and it was such a great experience! The staff were friendly and worked quickly. There was a line, but it went by fast and was well organized. The restaurant was clean, and we appreciated having plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating. It was a fun treat for the kids, and we’ll definitely be back again!“

“The sign said something about treating people right. So I asked for a small Pecan Mudslide. The guy said they don’t have small. So I told him what the sign says. He proceeded to make a small Pecan Mudslide for my wife. All I can say is Thank You for treating people right! My wife was impressed that he went out of the way to make her a small. Then he also charged less. Way to go! I wish everyone would put the customer first! This is one of my favorite places now because of what this you man did!

Parking: Lots of room!“

“I have been the Cleona Rita’s a number of times, during the summer weekly. Two employees stand out Addison and Kody. Both provide exemplary customer service, very polite, and courteous have always greeted me with a smile and “What can I get for you” and made sure I was satisfied with my Dr. Pepper Italian Ice, that happens to be amassing as well.“

“I always get great service at this Friendly's location. Johna and Tif greet everyone with the perfect Friendly smile. Great service every visit.“