Friday Fives #20 - Old-Timey Ice Cream Parlor

Old-Timey Ice Cream Parlor - Goolrick's

For this week’s Friday Fives, I want to tell you about this ice cream treasure in Northern Virginia.  A few weeks ago, I was in Fredericksburg, Virginia for an event.  While I was there, I walked past Goolrick’s – an old-timey ice cream parlor.  Yes, I said ice cream.  However, I didn’t have time at that moment to visit, so I decided I needed to come back.  I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed a few weeks ago, so eating ice cream would definitely be diet approved.   
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​This historic ice cream parlor is also a pharmacy and is tied in with the culture of this community.  The parlor has been serving handmade ice cream for nearly 150 years.  Goolrick’s is known to be the oldest continuously operated soda fountain in the entire United States.  Who knew we had an ice cream shop near us with so much history? ​
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​So, this past weekend, I went to Goolrick’s and had a wonderful time.  I ordered a Strawberry milkshake and it was made to my consistency – I despise a runny milkshake.  Runny milkshakes remind me of water; I pass on the water-shake.  The waitress asked how thick I wanted my milkshake.  This made me extremely excited and she delivered on the right amount of thickness.  When you visit, you may want to try their signature flavor – Cherry Coke.  However, they have several different flavors available.  I think may try pineapple on my next visit.
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​Here are my five reasons I like Goolrick’s:
 
1.  They made my milkshake the consistency I like.
2.  There’s a jukebox to listen to music.
3.  They also serve traditional food as well as ice cream.
4.  It’s an old-timey parlor – full of history.
5.  The ice cream is handmade and wonderful.  

​As the temperatures heat up, this is a great place to take the family to enjoy an ice cream sundae or a frozen custard.  While you're there, enjoy a stroll downtown.  There's a pizza parlor, cupcake shop, antique shoppes, and more you'll definitely want to visit and explore.   

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For a quick ice cream float at home, try this recipe this weekend.
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