Posted on 7/27/2026 by Lisa Deck

Best Ice Cream around Lake Norman

father and son having ice cream cones

Summertime at the lake means ice cream excursions and impromptu treats. After all, vacation memories are made of sunshine, blue water, drippy cones and sticky fingers. Whatever you’re searching for, from dairy-free options to classic ice cream sundaes, Lake Norman has it covered. Here are some of our favorite spots to indulge!


Ice Cream in Mooresville

interior of local sweet spot

Two Scoops Creamery

Mooresville Ice Cream Company

Rita's Italian Ice

Jeremiah's Italian Ice

Ice Cream in Davidson

whits frozen custard exterior

Ben & Jerry's

Summit Creamery

Ice Cream in Cornelius

concettos italian ice

Handel's

Carolina Cones

Andy's Frozen Custard

Concetto's Italian Ice

Or, let it be a garnish at the Peach Cobbler Factory!

Ice Cream in Huntersville

variety of ice cream cones to choose from

Whit's Frozen Custard (locations in Davidson and Mooresville as well)

Kilwin's

Morelia Gourmet Paletas

Indulge in other sweet cravings at Crumbl Cookies and Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop!

Ice Cream in Denver

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Cookies N Cream

Need dairy-free options? Pelican's Snowballs will surely cool you off on a hot day!

Once your sweet tooth is satisfied, retreat to your luxury vacation rental for more memory-making. And if you’re spending the day on the water and get a craving for a treat, fear not! We have our own ice cream boat on Lake Norman!


where to stay

There’s really no choice other than a luxury lake house when you’re spending time in the Lake Norman area. StayLakeNorman offers vacation rentals with high-end amenities and concierge services that exceed expectations. If your stay leads to falling in love with the idea of living on the lake or investing in a property of your own, our real estate team will be your guide to making that dream a reality.

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