Stillwells Ice Cream Alton Bay

After a hike on the Mt. Major trail, we were in desperate need of some ice cream, and this was the closest spot nearby. We headed straight there and were pleased to find plenty of parking and tables with a view of the lake and bay. As a local New Hampshire chain, they offered a variety of “New England” flavors like Maple Walnut and Maine Black Bear, along with some other fun options. I was especially happy to find a couple sherbet options, with the Orange sherbet being my favorite. The Maple Walnut and Pineapple flavors were also exceptional and worth trying.

I don't know what is better - the delicious creamy scoops filled with lots of mix-ins and sauce OR the gorgeous location right next to the water on the bay. The store doesn't have any seating per se but there are LOTS of park benches, benches on the boardwalk and nice green grass..... all available for you to enjoy your fairly prices and generous scoops. As an FYI for those who care about such things (we consider it), they don't make their own ice cream but are a direct distributor of Richardson’s Farm in Massachusetts. Many many great seasonal flavor options (I would guess 30+), don't miss it!

Delicious with generous sizes. I got Almond joy and German chocolate cake and both were really good!!

A must stop every time we’re in Alton. A cone and a walk down to the Bay to look at boats. Staff is always great.

I am so excited to find Richardson ice cream up here in NH I loved it in MA at Skinners sugar house in EB and I have missed Bubble Gum ice cream so so much and here it is 🩷🩷 in Alton Bay !!! Along with Grape nut the best of both worlds!!! And watermelon sherbet ALL MY FAVORITE!!!!