Cooling off with some ice cream is synonymous with summer. It almost seems silly to even say cause it's just something we all know. There's nothing better than a tasty scoop when you just can't seem to stop sweating. That said, sometimes we get a little tired of the tradition vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. These seven ice cream shops around Rhode Island feature creative flavors and presentation styles that will jazz up your ice cream experience for sure!

1. Chelsea's Creamery In Warren

This adorable little shop in Warren offers fun flavors like cookie monster and a seasonal peach! They are known to add fun flavor specials and offer beautiful custom cakes as well. Learn more about the offerings on their website and Facebook page

2. Tricycle Ice Cream in Providence

With humble beginnings as a three wheeled cart, Tricycle Ice Cream now has quite the following around Rhode Island and has grown up into a store front! The focus here is on freshly made and unexpected flavor combinations like raspberry buttermilk. Their ice cream sandwiches, tacos, and push pops are something everyone should experience at least once (or many times!) Follow their Facebook page and give their website a look to keep up to date on exciting specials and where the cart may pop up next!

3. Lincoln Creamery in Lincoln

Family owned and operated, and offering over 50 flavors of ice cream, Lincoln Creamery is a lovely old school spot to get your sweet fix! They even offer custom ice cream cakes in all their flavors to give your special occasion (or totally regular day,) something extra! Make sure you check their Facebook page and website so you don't miss out on exciting specials like this holy cannoli stuffed shake!

4. The Inside Scoop in North Kingstown

The bright green of the Inside Scoop's building makes this family owned scoop shop hard to miss! The ice cream is award winning and their menu features 64 flavors, including frozen yogurt, soft serve, and the less seen but very exciting vegan option. With their rotating menu, you will want to follow this shops Facebook page and check out their website to make sure you don't miss out on the flavor of your dreams!

5. Moose Trackers Ice Cream and Confections in North Scituate

Offering over 50 flavors of home made ice cream from Ice Cream Machine, Moose Trackers is a fun and authentically New England spot to scream for ice cream. Fun flavors like key lime pie and dinosaur crunch are offered, and the perfect accompaniment for your scoop is one of their home made liege Belgian waffles. Follow Moose Trackers on Facebook or check out their website

6. Helado Taiyaki in Providence

Helado often has a line around the block for their Japanese and Latin inspired cones! Taiyaki is a fish shaped pastry hailing from Japan, and at Helado, these pastries are packed with out of this world flavors and creative toppings! Try the Maria Maria, a favorite of the owner, a guava and cream cheese taiyaki filled with vanilla soft serve and topped with traditional maria cookie crumbles. Just make sure to get there early, this spot is so beloved you'll want to make sure to follow their Facebook page to keep abreast of what's available!

7. Pompelmo Gelateria in Westerly

Pompelmo is not messing around when it comes to gelato! The owners studied the art of gelato making in Italy and are as committed to the craft as you can be. Their frozen treats are available in scoop, bar, sandwich, and cake form, and there are themed options for all seasons! Keep up with the team and their exciting work at Pompelmo's website and Facebook page

Is your mouth watering for ice cream now? Ours sure are! Which of these spots are you most excited to visit before the summer is over?