It’s one thing to visit an ice cream parlor, or pick up a quart of ice cream at the grocery store, but have you ever gone right to the source for this frozen treat? This dairy farm in Lewes is home to hundreds of cows that provide fresh milk and cream for the best ice cream you’ve ever tasted. Head to Hopkins Farm Creamery for the rural experience (and ice cream) that you’re craving:
When you’re craving ice cream, the place to go is Hopkins Farm Creamery. Not only does this place offer up some of the best ice cream in Delaware - it’s located right on the dairy farm.
Hopkins Farm Creamery The address of the dairy is 18186 Dairy Farm Rd., Lewes, DE 19958.
Green Acres Farm is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm, and it’s a beautiful, rural place.
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1,000 cows live here, and 500 or so provide the milk and cream that’s turned into ice cream. When you visit the farm, you’ll see some of the cows and can walk over to the fence to say hello.
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During the spring, you’ll even see cute little calves.
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You’ll have a hard time choosing from all the flavors of ice cream. You’ll find everything from traditional chocolate and vanilla to creations like apple pie ice cream and coconut.
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The ice cream is rich and creamy and obviously very fresh. Depending on how hungry you are, you can get a single, double, or triple scoop…
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…or dig into a sundae or a huge banana split.
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Eat your ice cream in your car, or head over to the picnic tables and play area for a fun farm experience.
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The kids will love the farm-themed play equipment, and you’ll enjoy the pretty gazebo.
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You’ll also want to wander over and watch the cows for awhile.
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This ice cream is so good that there’s usually a long line in the summer. Be patient - it’s well worth the wait!
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Visit Hopkins Farm Creamery seven days a week! It’s open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sunday until 9 p.m.
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Learn more about Hopkins Farm Creamery and the dairy farm on its website, and make sure to follow the dairy’s Facebook page to see the latest flavors.
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The address of the dairy is 18186 Dairy Farm Rd., Lewes, DE 19958.
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Ready to visit another dairy farm in Delaware? Check out this ice cream farm that will delight you in every way.
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