TASTE THE NOSTALGIA. The Chippewa Valley Museum's retro-style ice cream parlor has opened up shop for the summer season. (Submitted photo)

Take a sweet trip down memory lane; the Chippewa Valley Museum's ice cream parlor has re-opened for the season! The museum's ice cream parlor recreates the feel of those old-fashioned establishments that served treats, hand-scooped ice cream, and soda, and acted as neighborhood social spots.

The parlor serves inside so you can come in and cool off – or you can snag a sweet treat from the walk-up window and enjoy the outdoors. The parlor serves seven different ice cream flavors, rainbow sherbet, cones, dishes, and sundaes, and other snacks and sips. You'll be like a kid in a candy shop!

"Over a century ago, candy shops and ice cream parlors sold some combination of candy, baked goods, fruit, ice cream, soda, and more," Museum Executive Director, Carrie Ronnander, said. "By bringing back nostalgic candies and sodas, the museum recreates the charm of these classic confectionaries, giving guests a truly authentic taste of history." 

The Chippewa Valley Museum's summer ice cream parlor is open all summer long, from Wednesday through Sunday, 1-5pm. 

After swinging by the ice cream parlor, take a walk about to enjoy the park – Route 66 Cream Soda or ice cream sundae in hand. (Photo by Rebecca Mennecke)

The Chippewa Valley Museum is located in Carson Park, at 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire.