It might nearly be fall, but with the temperatures still in the nineties in Natchez, MS, we’re all grateful for any opportunities to keep our cool. If you’re looking for an excuse to take a drive, round up the family and treat them to a delicious ice cream from one of these local spots.
Just Down the Road: 4 Favorite Ice Cream Shops Near Natchez, MS
1. The Malt Shop
You can sample a range of food and drink at The Malt Shop, but its selection of frozen treats means that it’s the perfect place to cool down on a hot day. Located at 4 Homochitto Street, this distinctive building has been a landmark for over sixty years, and offers a selection of cones, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, malts, and snowcones.
The Malt Shop is open from 10.30am to 8.00pm Monday to Saturday, so drive on down to experience a scoop of local Natchez history.
2. Holy Rollers
You’ll feel truly blessed when you taste the frosty concoctions at Holy Rollers. It can be found at 1642 Carter Street in Vidalia, and opens from 11am Monday to Friday, and noon on Saturday. The signature base is made fresh every day, and then rolled with toppings and mix-ins of your choice. With a huge variety of options available, creating your own bespoke dessert is part of the fun.
3. The Bellemont Shake Shop
The Bellemont Shake Shop is open from 10.30am to 8.00pm from Monday to Saturday and offers a range of cold and frozen desserts to enjoy in the sunshine. As well as dip cones and cups, you can sample the sundaes and snow cones. Or if you’re in the mood for a chilled drink, there are malts, floats, and milkshakes available.
Flavors range from Oreo to Pina Colada, with a host of fruity options to try. And the superior air con in your Nissan Rogue will take the heat out of the drive as you cruise down to 175 Highway 61 South.
4. Rolling ‘N’ the Dough
This bakery and dessert shop is the place to visit for a sweet treat with a cookie dough theme, including chilled options. Buy a sundae and team it with a brownie, cookie, or cake. Or if you’re in the mood for a more grownup way to stay cool, there are iced coffees available. Visit 3046A Carter Street in Vidalia between 9.00am and 7.00pm from Monday to Saturday to find out more.
Any trip is better if there’s a sundae at the end of it, and finding the ideal dessert is the perfect way to celebrate as summer draws to a close. And to make sure that the journey is part of the treat, stop by and see us at Natchez Nissan to find the best car for your family’s needs.
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