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Sweet Summer Treats in Lynchburg

Choose Your Treat

By Sandy Wallace July 22, 2016
Whether you prefer shaved ice, ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies or a combination, there are lots of places to enjoy a sweet summer treat in our area.

This week's pick is your choice. What's your favorite? Do you prefer to go out for ice cream or a frozen treat or to make your own at home?

Here are some local favorites to try this summer for sweet treats: 


  • Monkee Joe's - 15243 Forest Road, Forest
  • Rita's Ice - 18013 Forest Road (Graves Mill Center), Forest
  • I Scream, You Scream - 13955 Wards Road, Lynchburg
  • Shake Escape - 6204 Fort Avenue (Smith's Pumpkin Patch), Lynchburg
  • Cold Stone Creamery - 3911 Wards Road, Lynchburg
  • Sweet Frog - 4018 Wards Road, Lynchburg and 14805 Forest Road, Forest
  • MayLynn's Creamery - 4925 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg (and sometimes at Food Truck Thursdays)
  • Mister Goodies - 21556 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg
  • Dairy Queen - Timberlake Road, Old Forest Road and Madison Heights locations
  • CAO Artisan Chocolates (gelato only) - 908 Main Street, Lynchburg
  • Yogurt Yeti - 225-D Simons Run Road, Lynchburg
  • V&T Cafe & Grill - 18013 Forest Road (Graves Mill Center), Forest
  • Cook-Out - 2629 Wards Road, Lynchburg
  • Sonic - 999 Independence Boulevard, Bedford
  • The Sweet Spot - 4133 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights
  • Sluggo's Sundae Drive - 177 Elon Road, Madison Heights
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 7701 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg
  • Smoothie King - 2400 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg
  • Baskin Robbins - 1971 University Boulevard (LU campus), Lynchburg
What's your family's favorite summer treat location?