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Get a Taste of these Ice Cream Shops in Downtown Venice, FL

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Summer is here and what better way to enjoy a hot summer’s day than with a scoop of ice cream? Luckily for you, Venice, Fl is home to several delicious ice cream shops, all ready to serve you your favorite flavor. So, enjoy the best of summer and get a taste of these ice cream shops in downtown Venice, Fl.

Venice Avenue Creamery

Enjoy premium, homemade ice cream and yogurt made using local dairies from the family-owned and operated Venice Avenue Creamery. Its downtown location and just a few short blocks from Venice Beach Villas, make it a favorite for when spending the day shopping and exploring. Choose from a choice of cones, cups, sundaes, and splits.

Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream of Venice

Located across from Centennial Park in downtown Venice and just a short 8-minute walk from Venice Beach Villas is the old-fashioned ice cream and chocolate shop, Kilwin’s. This chain serves ice cream, chocolates, handmade sweets, and more.

Can’t get enough sweets? Be sure to also stop in next door at the Upper Crust Café and Bakery where they serve coffee, breakfast and lunch items, plus delicious baked goods like pies and cakes.

The Soda Fountain of Venice

The Soda Fountain of Venice is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and café with a unique vintage vibe. Visitors can pull up at the vintage bar and order food for lunch or dinner. But don’t miss out on their desserts! From the fountain, order a milkshake, ice cream sodas or even one of their signature sundaes.  

Connected to the Soda Fountain of Venice is the pizzeria, claiming itself as the “world’s smallest pizza joint.” Without a doubt, this one of our favorite places to visit in downtown Venice, Fl.

Stay at Venice Beach Villas

Outdoor pool and lounge area at Venice Beach Villas.

Venice Beach Villas is located within walking distance to these ice cream shops in downtown Venice, Fl. Located on the beautiful Island of Venice in Venice, FL, our vacation rentals are just a short walk from the Venice Public Beach and the quaint historic downtown Venice shops and restaurants.

Choose from our efficiencies or studios, or our one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodations. Each with full kitchens and comfortable living areas, our beach rentals provide all the amenities you need during your stay. Plus, enjoy our on-site pool and free use of our ride-around-town bicycles.

Create unforgettable memories with a stay at Venice Beach Villas. Book your lodging today!

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Cass is a writer who focuses on travel, outdoor fun, and local culture. When not working, she enjoys watching movies, listening to her record collection, and biking with her boyfriend, Ryan. She also dreams of earning that Paul Hollywood handshake and making it on the Great British Baking Show one day.

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