It’s hard to resist the allure of cold, creamy ice cream! Luckily for Minnesotans, this favorite sweet treat is not hard to come by. Our state is home to countless ice cream shops that serve up delicious scoops and swirls that will keep you coming back again and again. One of the most popular spots to grab a cone is at Nelson’s Ice Cream in Stillwater, Minnesota. Here, you’ll find giant ice cream cones that might give you a run for your money, even if you’re ice cream obsessed. If that sounds like a challenge you’d like to take on, read on below to learn more about this awesome spot and its gigantic cones.

Nelson’s Ice Cream is a longstanding ice cream shop in Stillwater, Minnesota. Open since 1923, they have been serving up delicious cones for generations. Their sister location in St. Paul is also a wonderful place to visit for a sweet, cold treat!
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No matter where you go, you’ll have your choice of many delicious ice cream flavors. They’ll have all your favorites, and even some you may have never tried before.
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When you arrive, step up to order from the counter, then go wild! Make your choice. Then, you can take it to go or enjoy the busy summertime atmosphere by taking a seat at one of the outdoor tables.
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Just about anyone can find something they’ll like here. You can get your treat in a cup, cake cone, or waffle cone. The choice is yours, but one thing is for certain no matter what: your treat will be huge!
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Nelson’s Ice Cream is not skimpy with their scoops. Your cone or cup will be piled sky-high with flavor. You can choose to get all one flavor…
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…or you can create your own flavor combination.
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If you’re really brave, you can even get an ice cream mountain to share. We guarantee this is one treat you won’t soon forget!
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Next time you’re craving ice cream, head to Nelson’s Ice Cream in Stillwater or Nellie’s in St. Paul. At either location, you’ll find giant ice cream cones in just about any flavor you desire!
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Have you been to Nelson’s Ice Cream? For more information, including hours, menus, and more, visit their website and Facebook page. And if you can’t get enough ice cream, check out our past article about Minnesota’s ice cream trail!

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Nelson's Ice Cream, 920 Olive St W, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
Nelson's Ice Cream, Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN, USA