1. SoCo Creamery (Great Barrington, MA) SoCo serves up small-batch pints made with organic milk and cream. Their Espresso Cookie and Dirty Chocolate are locals’ favorites for a deliciously good reason. 2. Kelly’s Creamery (Dover Plains, NY) On the way to and from the city, Kelly’s is known for generous scoops, creative seasonal specials and a relaxed country setting that invites lingering. Bonus points for their gluten-free cones. 3. Dairy Cone (Pittsfield, MA) This nostalgic roadside stand keeps it classic with rich soft serve, frozen yogurt, dipped cones and milkshakes. Go for the chocolate and vanilla twist with chocolate dip.…
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