Summer Five - Ice Cream
The Hudson Valley may not have the bountiful Dairy Farms that historically dotted the landscape. But that doesn't mean you can't find delicious ice cream all over our region. The Five Ice Cream shops feature an assortment of iced dairy products for those hot summer days and nights. I have been to each of these locations numerous times and can say, unequivocally, that each has met and exceeded my family's expectations. Joe's Dairy Bar is the place that has the longest tenure on my list. Traditionally, we as many others, head to Joe's after baseball games in the spring and summer. Red Hook's Holy Cow makes the greatest milkshake. Moo Moos is a perfect ending to a walking tour of historic Cold Spring or hit Moo Moos after a hike up Bull Hill. The Village Creamery is our newest choice. Even though the village of Wappingers has had some tough luck recently, I am bullish on the future of the village. It as beautiful village on the verge of great revitalization. The Creamery is a big part of that downtown excitement. Finally, even though Dairy Queen is a major chain, it still ranks high with people in and out of Dutchess County, bringing Blizzards to the Dog Days of Summer.