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Our hearts melt for Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream in Charleston—a multi-year winner in our Best of West Virginia contest. Try a traditional treat like a banana split, a hot fudge sundae, or a brownie sundae. And with more than 14 flavors available at any time and a variety of specialty flavors like passionfruit, cran- lemon, candy bar explosion, and Girl Scout Samoa, there’s a flavor for every palate. 225 Capitol Street, Charleston, 304.343.6488, ellensicecream.com, @ellenshomemadeicecream on Facebook Celebrating 51 years of business this summer, Howdy’s Dari Owl in Follansbee is a classic stop for any ice cream aficionado. The Dari Owl serves up homemade ice cream with a smile. Locals love this place, and you will, too. 101 Mahan Lane, Follansbee, 304.527.3802, @howdysdariowl on Facebook Austin’s at The Market in Huntington boasts specialty ice cream flavors that you can add to the sundae of your choice. Try the Cinnamon Taco Sundae—a waffle bowl with two scoops of cinnamon ice cream, honey drizzle, and all the toppings. If your tastes are more classic and refined, try Austin’s take on the all-American banana split. 809 Third Avenue, Huntington, 304.521.2580, @austinsatthemarket on Facebook Life is sweeter at Page’s Ice Cream of West Virginia in Ridgeley. The large-and-in-charge yellow building will put a smile on your face before you even get a look at the menu. Try a specialty flavor like orange, strawberry, or mango Dole Whip—or a one-of-a-kind sundae, like the Cotton Candy Supreme. Delish. 3169 Frankfort Highway, Ridgeley, 304.738.2200, @pagesicecreamofwv on Facebook
Ice Cream Floats Mooey Buoy is keeping folks cool on Cheat Lake. written by holly leleux-thubron Morgantown’s Matthew Ridgeway has had a lot of time to think during the last three months. He emerged from quarantine sure of two things: It was time to buy another boat, and he wasn’t going to spend another minute more than he had to inside. What also came to him during his time at home was an idea to put an ice cream truck, of sorts, on the waters of Cheat Lake. He figured the idea was enough justification for the boat and doubled as motivation to be outside more than ever this summer. Ten days before Memorial Day weekend, Ridgeway charged ahead with his plan. Three days later the boat was his. And three days after that, he was on the water selling ice cream. The response has been incredible, Ridgeway says. Pretty much every weekend since the unofficial kick-off to summer, he’s taken to the lake with the help of his wife, Rachel, selling frozen treats to the boating public. Boaters on the lake can track Mooey Buoy through regular social media updates on the vessel’s current location. The ice cream boat also patrols the docks and beaches, making its treats accessible to those on dry land, too. mooeybuoy.com, @mooeybuoy on Facebook
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