COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2025 Ohio Ice Cream Trail is back with a record 150 stops across the state.

“Some of the best memories are made over a simple scoop of ice cream,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. “From small towns to big cities, every community has its own go-to spot. Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail is a celebration of those places and the people who make them special.”

The trail highlights family-owned shops, beloved local favorites and nationally recognized chains. It can be viewed online and as a printable version at Ohio.org.

TourismOhio launched the Ice Cream Trail in 2018 with just 15 shops. Since then, it has grown into a statewide summer tradition featuring 150 delicious destinations.

New stops on this year’s trail include Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights, which adds a twist to its treats by using its own orchard-grown fruit blended with vanilla ice cream; and Erin Ann’s in Sylvania, known for its allergen-friendly menu of dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and dye-free treats.

You’ll also find Dulce Vida in Columbus, dishing out bold Mexican desserts, and The Jug in Middletown, famous for its classic root beer floats made with house-brewed root beer.

TourismOhio partnered with county convention and visitors bureaus to ensure that every corner of the state is represented – from downtown scoop shops to Main Street creameries. Priority was given to businesses serving Ohio-made ice cream and those with a meaningful, long-standing presence in their communities.

Among the many returning favorites is Cockeye Creamery in Warren. Known for its creative flavors and support of Ohio’s dairy producers, the creamery is a small-batch shop built on a reputation of award-winning recipes.

“We started Cockeye Creamery with one goal: to make the kind of ice cream that brings people together,” said Max Hoover, co-owner of Cockeye Creamery. “To be included on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail again is such a special nod – not just to the quality of our frozen desserts, but to the community that supports our business and the families that have made us part of their memories. We’re proud to represent northeastern Ohio and excited to keep sharing what we love.”

The trail also includes Canfield-based Handel’s, which has stores across the Mahoning Valley and in several states.

Ice cream also plays a major role in Ohio’s economy. Home to more than 1,400 dairy farms and 250,000 dairy cows, Ohio is ranked 11th in the nation for milk production, with Ohio cows producing nearly 650 million gallons of milk annually.

Pictured at top: Max Hoover serves a customer at Cockeye Creamery in Warren.