Summer means hotter temperatures, hopefully, a swimming hole or two, barbecues, and of course many opportunities to end the day with ice cream. Ice cream and this season go hand in hand and there are so many wonderful local spots around the Bluegrass to grab a scoop of your favorite flavor. One ice cream shop in Kentucky that's worth a visit is the charming Cafe Cream in Maysville. This historic town is the ideal day trip destination and Cafe Cream has just what you need for a quick and delicious meal, and also a dessert that will hit the spot on a hot summer day.

Maysville is a beautiful river town in Kentucky that's filled with historic homes, shops, restaurants, and this adorable cafe.

Cafe Cream is located on Old Main Street - as all charming ice cream shops should be - and is hard to miss with its colorful steps, leading you to the door.

Cafe Cream started when the owner decided to bring the sweetness of Hershey, Pennsylvania to this town in the Bluegrass, so that locals would have a welcoming place to hang out and enjoy delicious food and sweets.

The cafe is now open for limited indoor dining, takeout, and even drive-thru service. Orders are taken at the walk-up window and then you can choose where and how to enjoy your meal and treats. Of course eventually, you'll be able to meet up with friends and play a board game or two inside this charming space.

Cafe Cream offers several ice cream flavors that rotate throughout the year, based on the season.

They also have sugar-free options and gluten-free choices, so there's an indulgence for everyone. The cafe is open year-round, so no matter when you're in Maysville, stop by for a cone, sundae, shake, or anything else from the menu.

The ice cream is hand scooped and perfectly sweet, and some flavors are as colorful as the stairs out front.

If you're exploring the town, stop by for a waffle cone filled with your favorite scoops, then walk around this historic area.

Cafe Cream also serves up milkshakes, sundaes, floats, and more.

Everything except the actual scooped ice cream can be ordered online ahead of time, if that's what you prefer, and you can do so through the website, linked below.

And if you're in need of a meal to go with your ice cream, Cafe Cream has a variety of tasty options.

Keep it classic with a chili dog, topped with homemade chili, or go the healthy route and order a freshly made wrap and a smoothie. It's all delicious and it all pairs perfectly with an ice cream dessert.

And don't forget the photo op on the colorful steps out front.

This is the type of welcome you'd hope to find at a local ice cream shop in Kentucky and Cafe Cream is the quintessential stop in a town that's already bursting with charm.

Cafe Cream began as a dream and idea to create a welcoming hangout spot for locals and while it is, indeed, that, it is also a wonderful stop for visitors to town looking for a bite to eat and a satisfying sweet treat. Have you been to this colorful ice cream shop in Kentucky? Do you love Maysville as much as we do? Let us know in the comments!

For more information on Cafe Cream in Maysville, follow along with them on Facebook and visit their website to order online.

Do you have a suggestion of a charming, local ice cream shop in Kentucky? Be sure to let us know about it with our nomination form.

And if you'd like to see more of Maysville, find out why we think it's one of the most charming towns in Kentucky.