BEST ICE CREAM SHOPS IN THE NEWBURYPORT AREA

When the summer sun is at its peak, Lamachia agents know how to cool down with the area’s best ice cream! 

No matter your favorite – soft serve, hard-pack, classic flavors, or bold new ones – the Greater Newburyport Area has something for everyone – let’s get started! 

In the heart of Downtown Newburyport, you will find several great stops: 

Harbor Creamery – Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA 

This is the perfect stop for a scoop (or 2), a hand-packed ice cream sandwich, or an extra-thick frappe. Harbor Creamery is also home to some unique flavors you won’t find anywhere else. 

Simply Sweet – Inn Street, Newburyport, MA 

Located by the Inn Street Fountain (another great place to cool off), Simply Sweet is home to wonderful seasonal sweets, homemade chocolates, AND ice cream. Treat yourself and your little ones with mini sizes that won’t break the bank or ruin their dinner. With fun sizes like baby cones, mini cups, and kiddie – there is a size for every ice cream appetite.  

Dolce Freddo Gelato – Market Square, Newburyport, MA 

Looking for a taste of Italy? You will find it at Dolce Freddo Gelato! Gelato is available in a wide variety of flavors, including dairy-free options, and is locally made using equipment imported from Italy in small batches.  

In the Area:

Hodgies Ice Cream – locations in Amesbury (original 71 Haverhill Road), Salisbury (136 Rabbit Road) and Newburyport (251 Low Street), Stratham, NH (95 Portsmouth Ave) 

“That’s a Kiddie?” With over 50 flavors, Hodgies offers in-house crafted recipes with portions that are so large you better order it in a cup! Don’t be fooled – a kiddie is bigger than you think – that’s why they offer a Hodgie cup and a ¼ kiddie. This is a MUST stop for those looking for a classic New England roadside ice cream experience. 

Dairy Queen – 96 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 

Sometimes you just need a classic soft serve, and you will find it at Dairy Queen in Salisbury. Open seasonally, this location does not offer a grill menu but has lots of parking, is wheelchair accessible, and has plenty of picnic tables. 

 

Hidden Gems:

The Cottage Marketplace – 14 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury, MA 

The Cottage Creamery is the perfect stop after a day at the beach and is just minutes from the sand. It is the perfect stop for a scoop, a lava cake sundae, one of their famous ice cream sandwiches, or shakes. 

 Twin Lantern Dairy Bar – 239 Amesbury Road, Kensington, NH 

Put this address in your GPS and treat yourself to a nostalgic favorite at this seasonal location. In addition to homemade ice cream, you will find the perfect grill menu, including burgers that will have you coming back for more than just the ice cream. There is shady outdoor seating on picnic tables and an easily accessible parking lot.  

Thank you to the Lamacchia agents who contributed to this must-visit list – not only are they knowledgeable agents, they also know where to find the best ice cream!

Craving a sweet new chapter in your life? Once you’ve toured these top ice cream spots in the Newburyport area, you might just find yourself dreaming of calling this coastal gem home. Luckily, our Lamacchia Realty REALTORS® out of the Amesbury and Newburyport offices are local experts who know the area like the back of their hand. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just browsing, we’re here to help you every step of the way—because the only thing better than your favorite frozen treat is finding the perfect place to enjoy it. Let’s make your move a real treat!