National Ice Cream Day 2022: Where To Grab A Scoop In Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD — Grab a friend and find a nice cool spot in the shade: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, giving us the perfect opportunity to enjoy a summer favorite at some of Silver Spring’s most-loved ice cream shops.

The United States celebrated the first National Ice Cream Day in 1984. We celebrate the sweet treat thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, who wanted to commemorate the treat enjoyed by most Americans.

Most of us can agree: ice cream is a deliciously sweet delicacy.

What flavor rules above them all? That’s another story.

A recent ranking by TOP Data in honor of National Ice Cream Day determined the top 5 flavors in every state based on online shopping data.

The top flavor in Maryland is cookie dough.

Coming in second place was rocky road, followed by strawberry and coconut. Neopolitan rounded out the top five.

Craving a scoop now? We can’t say we blame you. Today would be a great reason to head to your favorite ice cream shop.

If you’re not sure where to go, allow Patch to recommend a few favorite spots in Silver Spring:

Moorenko's Ice Cream Cafe
8030 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Cold Stone Creamery
821 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Ben & Jerry's
903 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk
9324 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Moorenko's Ice Cream - Kitchen
8810 Brookville Road #1803
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Hershey's Ice Cream
8545 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
13621 George Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20906

Baskin-Robbins
12200 Veirs Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906

sweetFrog
100 Lexington Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20901

sweetFrog
11211-A New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20904

Island Tropical
9324 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Dippin' Dots
11160 Veirs Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Murray's Yum'Non Caribbean Ice Cream
8814 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Sweeteria
8646 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910

National Weather Service forecast says Sunday will be cloudy with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm in Silver Spring, so grab your ice cream earlier rather than later.

Ice cream is not just a modern favorite. It turns out ice cream has a long history dating back more than 1,500 years.