Where in Benicia Will You Celebrate National Ice Cream Day?

Written by Ivy Jacobson and Patch Staff

Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day, and July is National Ice Cream Month, designated by Ronald Reagan in 1984.

To celebrate, here are some of the places around Benicia to get ice cream and frozen yogurt:

• Double Rainbow Cafe 
  
• Spoonful of Sugar 
  
• Baskin Robbins 

And if you're the type who likes to know the history of their holidays, here are a few fun facts about ice cream according to International Dairy Foods Association and the National Ice Cream Retailers Association.

- It takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a scoop of ice cream.

- It is estimated that 90 percent of the nation's population likes ice cream, making it almost a universal crowd pleasing treat.

- The major ingredient in ice cream is air.

- Although ice cream is thought to have been invented in China, the U.S. is the top ice cream consuming country.

Where is your favorite place to get ice cream in Benicia? Share in the comments.