Oldest Ice Cream Store In North Carolina Is For Sale

According to WSOC-TV, a landmark Dairy Queen in west Charlotte has been listed for sale. The shop in west Charlotte was built in 1947. It’s the oldest franchise of the ice cream chain in North Carolina and the third oldest in the southeast.

The store is at 2732 Wilkinson Boulevard and was put up for sale on Sept. 22 for $1.4 million. According to one listing, the half-acre site just outside of Uptown Charlotte has various retail uses, including fast food, express oil change, and auto detailing/car wash.

I absolutely love ice cream, clearly. I enjoy writing about it every chance I get. But, this heat that has come to us this summer makes ice cream even more enjoyable. Finding new ice cream shops to enjoy can be not only fun but very cooling. My sweet tooth is always ringing for something new. Beyond the typical ice cream, finding cool shops that are uniquely different is even better.

Thrillist gathered a list of America's best ice cream shops that we probably all need to try. Thankfully, one North Carolina ice cream shop made this long list. It's located in Durham and I personally have never been, but just know it has been added to my bucket list. The ice cream shops on the list represent a new wave of artisan shops taking ice cream to the next level. From wild flavors to unique tricks to even "healthy" ice cream. I know, that's a lot. Sit back and grab your spoon or your waffle cone and get ready to indulge in this sweet list. Here are some of America's must-try ice cream shops!

Enjoy sweet treats like sweet handmade ice cream, ice cream cakes, fresh baked cookies, soft serve shakes, and more! Located in Durham, this sweet shop is one of the must-try shops in America.