14 Best Ice Cream Shops near Lebanon

“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.“

“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.“

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

“The food and ice cream never disappoint! This is one of my favorite places to go to enjoy a meal and dessert. The atmosphere is lovely.“

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

“Huge soft serve cones. Great quality soft serve. Will return.“

“What can I say it's ice cream. However, it's somehow taste so good every time I've been there. Maybe it's the warm and friendly service. Or maybe just sitting out in the open under the warm amber glow of the string lights enjoying a treat with friends and family that makes it taste better. I dunno but I look forward to going there again“

“First time visitor today. Fast, polite service behind the counter. Only a quick stop for ice cream today. Great looking menu selection. Will be back!“

“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.“

“The gluten free cookies are AMAZING 💖“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Pretzel Hut! We were able to enjoy dining in one of their igloos and our grandchildren were delighted as well. The Hut Smashburger got rave reviews and as always, the cheesesteak was a hit. Seeing the baby camel and the other animals was an extra treat. Nice job Pretzel Hut on making a winter visit to your restaurant such a pleasant experience.“

“Haven't been to a Twin Kiss since childhood, but the ice cream is still rich and creamy as I remembered. We got the raspberry and it was really good. French fries were ok, but double frying would make them more crispy. Over all, a good experience.“

“We just happened to stumble upon this place when we had trouble with our tour bus. While our bus was being serviced at Elite Bus.The owner and his wife were just opening and were able to accommodate 49 people. Just the two of them. Food was great and they made us feel so welcome. Great job!“