Summer Scoops
Icy, cool, flavorful, and refreshing, snowballs are a Baltimore County treat well worth the brain freeze. We’ve got ice cream and frozen yogurt too, so grab your spoons and get the scoop. Want to see all the locations in one place? Explore the map here.
Summer Scoops
Icy, cool, flavorful, and refreshing, snowballs are a Baltimore County treat well worth the brain freeze. We’ve got ice cream and frozen yogurt too, so grab your spoons and get the scoop. Want to see all the locations in one place? Explore the map here.
Summer Scoops
Icy, cool, flavorful, and refreshing, snowballs are a Baltimore County treat well worth the brain freeze. We’ve got ice cream and frozen yogurt too, so grab your spoons and get the scoop. Want to see all the locations in one place? Explore the map here.
North
A snowball from The Chill is the perfect way to cool off after summertime hiking on the NCR Trail in Parkton. This treat truck is on the riverside just off the trail but pops up in other fun spots during the summer season. Keep an eye on social media to track its whereabouts during your trip.
Traveling with pups in tow? Check out Hereford Zone Snoballs for fun flavors, hand-dipped ice cream, and shaved ice with a milk bone (on a frisbee!) for your four-legged friends.
Central
Snoasis is a family-owned and -operated snowball stand in Timonium that’s been serving up iconic ice since 1977. Stop by for classic flavors like egg custard or skylite—and don’t forget to ask for marshmallow cream.
With various locations throughout Baltimore County, you’re never far from a summertime treat at Icy Delights. This growing chain of family-owned snowball and ice cream stands and stores offers gourmet shaved ice, soft serve, and hand-dipped ice cream.
Husband and wife duo David and Laura Alima traveled around the world for research and development before founding The Charmery, an ice cream shop featuring unique flavors and local ingredients. While ice cream options rotate frequently, there are always two dairy-free varieties available on the menu.
Looking for more? Check out these Central Baltimore County snowball destinations:
Summer Delights/Summer Shack Snowballs
Sensational Snowballs
East
Enjoy snowballs, ice cream, and milkshakes with a waterfront view at Gonce Marine Ice Cream & Snowball Stand. Located in Sparrows Point, this one-of-a-kind destination is accessible by land or water. Whether you’re parking your car or docking your boat, grab a treat and head to the beach picnic area for picturesque sunsets by the marina.
Miss Twist is a popular ice cream truck in Baltimore County, and you’ll find several store locations as well. With swirls of twisted soft ice cream as a signature offering, gourmet ice specialties plus gelatis, there are plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth here.
Take a trip down memory lane at The Fountain. This old-time lunch counter serves made-to-order shakes, floats, ice cream, and more. Not in the mood for dessert? Grab a bite or try a custom soda—you’ll find hand-mixed signature flavors such as egg cream, lime rickey, and classic root beer.
Exploring more in Eastern Baltimore County? Stop by these favorite spots:
South
Located just off Catonsville’s Short Line Trail, Opie’s is a local favorite that’s been serving snowballs, soft serve, shakes, floats, cookie sandwiches, and more since 1984. Bring the family and enjoy a summer evening relaxing in an Adirondack chair with a treat in hand.
Just a hop, skip, and a jump away, you’ll find Tastee Zone. Their menu is packed with options, from shaved ice snowballs made with pure cane sugar flavoring to unique treats like ice cream nachos. You just might have to make a couple of trips to try it all!
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Cold Summer Snowballs
West
Embrace the aloha spirit at The Original Hawaiian Island Snoball. Located between Eldersburg and Randallstown, this spot serves authentic Hawaiian-style finely shaved ice in a wide variety of homemade flavors. Local favorites include cherry, egg custard, and—not surprisingly—blue Hawaii.
Mama mia! With over 30 flavors of Italian ice to choose from, Sunset Slush of Glyndon has a little something for everyone. Plus, you can even select or create your own combo of flavors that tastes like popular candy bars and other desserts.
Italian ice + frozen custard + toppings = your ticket to summer bliss. The Cow is a favorite treat destination and mobile truck offering 60 hand-crafted flavors of Italian ice, 10 flavors of custard, plus non-dairy or sugar-free options.
If frozen yogurt is more your speed, look no further than Yogolaada. Owned and operated by a local family, this unique destination serves smoothies made with fresh seasonal fruits as well as self-serve frozen yogurt with an array of tasty toppings.
The Bus Stop is a must-visit in Baltimore County. Here you’ll find famous “extreme milkshakes” with over-the-top toppings, along with “lollipops”—a treat featuring layers of soft serve and snowball. The Bus Stop is conveniently located on the ground of the beautiful Spring Meadow Farms in Upperco, so you can pick up locally grown plants and produce, take a nature walk, or visit the farm zoo during your trip.
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