2bnMaine

An orange sunrise naturally leads to a hot day. And a hot day eventually leads to ice cream.

We’ve had a very soggy and cool July, but August is providing just the right ambience for that icy treat.

The popular Roadfood web site has rated The Best Ice Cream in New England. Just to get listed is a great recommendation. And we’d like you to know that Maine did very well in the results, especially Sanford –

Epic Rating, World Class:

Shaw’s Ridge Farm, Sanford — Map

Tubby’s, Wayne — Map

Worth traveling across state lines:

Round Top, Damariscotta — Map

The Camden Cone serves Roundtop –

Brown’s, York Beach — Map

Toot’s, North Yarmouth – Map

Worth traveling several hours:

Shain’s, Sanford– Map

Smiling Hill Farm, Westbrook — Map

The Daily Scoop, Kennebunk —  Map

Worth it if you’re in the area:

Beals, Portland —  Map

Dorman’s Dairy Cream, Thomaston —  Map

The Chowhound web site has lots of interesting chats about food. Here’s one on an Ice Cream trip through Maine.

And The MaineMaven asked for, and got, lots of comments on her Maine Ice Cream post. Fun to read.

Maine is the perfect place to savor classic summer activities. An ice cream cone is required.

Please comment and add your favorites.