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

HERNDON, VA — 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 Herndon’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 Virginia is chocolate.

Coming in second place was coconut, followed by rocky road and strawberry. Vanilla 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 Herndon:

Coldstone Creamery
10327 Worldgate Drive
Herndon, VA 20170

Dairy Queen (Treat)
742 Lynn St.
Herndon, VA 20170

Dessert Lounge
348 Elden St.
Herndon, VA 20170

Baskin-Robbins
13344 Franklin Farm Road C
Herndon, VA 20171

Duck Donuts
300 A Elden St.
Herndon, VA 20170

Herndon's Bodega & Bakery
714 Lynn St.
Herndon, VA 20170

National Weather Service forecast says Sunday will be cloudy with a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm in Herndon, 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.