Le Mars, Iowa: Ice Cream Capital of the World Museum
Large, old-fashioned ice cream parlor expanded in 2019 with bright and goofy Instagram-bait backdrops and interactive stations. 40 flavors of ice cream; free samples.
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The Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream Museum is a "must see" for ice cream lovers. The museum is modern and very nice. Very interesting to see how the company got started. The souvenir shop is nice and the ice cream shop is totally incredible. The desserts we had were fanshamalamadingdongtastic! I think we were a bit disoriented when we left due to a mild sugar overdose.
[Shari Buehler, 12/10/2006]The Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center in Le Mars, Iowa is readying itself for the busy spring and summer tourist season. And starting April 2, it will be open until 8 pm every day.
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Ice Cream Capital of the World Museum
Wells Dairy Ice Cream Parlor and Visitors Center
- Address:
- 115 Central Ave. NW, Le Mars, IA
- Directions:
- Wells Dairy Ice Cream Parlor and Visitors Center. Downtown. On Central Ave. just north of First St. Look for the big ice cream sundae standing on the sidewalk.
- Hours:
- April-Sep. M-Sa 9-10, Su 12-10; Oct-March M-Sa 10-9, Su 12-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 712-546-4522
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Wells Dairy has been in Le Mars since 1913. In 1994, the Iowa General Assembly officially proclaimed Le Mars as the "Ice Cream Capital of the World," and the town promotes itself as such. The ice cream museum is part of the Wells' Dairy Visitor Center.