I scream, you scream, Alabama screams for ice cream! July is National Ice Cream Month, giving us a sweet way to beat the summer heat. Although President Ronald Regan first declared July National Ice Cream Month in 1984, the invention of ice cream dates back thousands of years. Whether you like it in a cone or a cup, our real estate agents suggest that you grab yourself a few scoops of ice cream at these local shops.

1. The Baked Bear – 1800 McFarland Blvd., E. Suite 207, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
   If there's one animal that knows a thing or two about ice cream, it's The Baked Bear. Make your own custom ice cream sandwich by selecting an ice cream flavor and toppings to press between two cookies or brownies. You can even get your sandwich warmed up to make it an ooey-gooey treat. 
   
   
2. TCBY – 2 McFarland Blvd., Northport, AL 35476
   A sweet shop claiming to have "The Country's Best Yogurt" must deliver, and TCBY doesn't disappoint. Located in the Essex Square Market Place, TCBY has 10 delicious flavors of frozen yogurt for those who would like to celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a healthier alternative. Sorbet, Greek yogurt, and no sugar added flavors are all on the menu, joining classic favorites like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. If someone you know has a birthday coming up, grab them a cake from TCBY for a double-celebration!
   
   
3. Cravings – 2332 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
   Celebrate National Ice Cream Month every night with dinner and dessert from Cravings. After you've picked out a fresh NY deli sandwich, lobster roll, or Sicilian-style pizza, dive into their sweet treats. They've got Halo Top ice cream in 22 flavors, four flavors of New Orleans ice cream and Dolcezza gelato, 12 varieties of Ben & Jerry's, and 15 different Coolhaus ice cream sandwiches and pints. With so much to choose from, you'll need more than a month to try everything Cravings has to offer.
   
   
4. La Real Michoacana – 925 McFarland Blvd., Northport, AL 35405
   For a sweet treat that you don't have to scoop, head over to La Real Michoacana for a tasty ice cream bar. This cheery establishment has a variety of ice cream bars as well as hard ice cream scoops, too, all homemade and ready to tingle your taste buds! La Real Michocana is the perfect place to visit to support a family-owned ice cream shop near Northport homes for sale.
   
   
5. Ingram Farms – 4300 Hwy 43, Northport, AL 35473
   Ingram Farms is a great local produce stand full of fresh and healthy food, but did you know that they also serve up delicious ice cream too? Grab a few scoops of their Mayfield or Blue Bell ice cream and top it with their fresh cup strawberries, bananas, blueberries, or other fruits. With the best produce available in Northport and Tuscaloosa, a stop at Ingram Farms is an easy way to treat your family while making sure that they get a healthy helping of fruits and veggies.

Wouldn't it be sweet to live near one of these tasty ice cream shops? Contact us today and let us help you find Tuscaloosa homes for sale.