Take an Ice Cream Journey Along the Commuter Rail

Is there anything better than ice cream? It’s a classic dessert beloved worldwide by just about everyone. Couples get ice cream for casual dates. Friends will grab some on outings. Kids are rewarded with it. Even busy professionals will treat themselves to a scoop. It’s not just a summer treat, either, as it’s delicious year-round. 

If you’re hankering for some ice cream, or it’s a rainy day and you want to have some sweet fun with your kids, take an ice cream journey on the Commuter Rail. Grab a $10 Weekend Pass that will let you ride all weekend and get off and on at any stop as often as you like throughout both Saturday and Sunday and on holidays. Kids under 11 years old also always ride free. Imagine how much more ice cream you can buy when you don’t need to spend more than $10 on travel!

North Station

North End Creamery (0.4 mile) has been making the North End a little sweeter since 2022 by offering homemade ice cream to hungry Bostonians and out-of-towners alike. Their unique flavors, like fruity cereal, taro, ginger matcha, and bourbon pecan, entice customers to try something new. They also have a vegan menu for those who live a dairy-free lifestyle.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace (0.5 mile) is a spot where you’ll have a great selection of ice cream in one spot. Get some classic Ben & Jerry’s ice cream at Boston Scoops, where a portion of all sales are donated to the National Center of Race Amity. If you’d prefer something a bit different but still delicious, Joey’s Gelateria has the finest Italian gelatos and sorbets inside Quincy Market. FoMu is perfect for anyone who’s lactose intolerant or vegan, as their signature ice creams are made with coconut milk and other plant-based ingredients.

South Station

Japan isn’t immune to a love of ice cream, and they’ve got their own unique, traditional twist. At Taiyaki NYC (0.7 mile), you can experience the unique style of taiyaki ice cream. You’ll get to eat delectable soft serve in flavors like vanilla, chocolate, matcha, and special seasonal flavors. Instead of a cone, it comes in the traditional fish-shaped taiyaki waffle filled with your choice of custard or red bean paste and decorated with a variety of toppings.

Framingham/Worcester

Newtonville

For a heaping scoop of nostalgia to go along with your ice cream, Cabot’s Ice Cream (0.1 mile) is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor you can’t miss out on. Being a Newton tradition since 1969, they’re known for their generous portions of unique, gourmet ice cream and frozen yogurt. Bring your appetite, because this is a place where there’s always room for dessert. Specialty offerings include giant frappes, the Newtonite Sundae, jumbo-sized banana boat sundaes, and more. If you’re meeting up with a big group, call ahead for a Party Sundae. Several pints of ice cream are scooped into a stainless steel bowl and everyone can take some to build their own sundae. It’s a delicious spectacle you have to see to believe.

Needham

Needham Junction

Want ice cream within feet of the train? Needham Junction Ice Cream (141 ft) is a seasonal ice cream vendor right at the Needham Junction station, so you can immediately grab a delicious treat within seconds of stepping off the train. It’s open from May through September and is a popular place for travelers to visit.

Fairmont Line

Fairmont

Worried about calories from indulging in too much ice cream? We’re not either, so meet up with your friends and family at Ron’s Gourmet Ice Cream and Twentieth Century Bowling Alley (0.4 mile). A fan favorite in Boston for over 30 years, their ice cream uses the finest ingredients and are made in-store. Play candlepin bowling at a retro 10 lane alley. Afterward, reward yourself for a game well-played with between 30-55 flavors, depending on the time of year. And if you’re vegan, they have coconut-milk based ice creams.

Blue Hill Ave

You can get something savory to go with your sweet at P & R Jamaican Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor (0.7 mile). Dine on delicious Jamaican cuisine that tastes like it came right from Granny’s kitchen, then get some mouthwatering ice cream.

Fitchburg

Waltham

Over 50 fabulous flavors of ice cream can be found at Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream (0.4 mile), including rich and creamy classics like vanilla, maple walnut, strawberry, mocha, and chocolate. More adventurous palates can try the Charles River Crunch or mint oreo. There are also yogurt, sugar-free, and dairy-free options. Whichever flavor you choose, you have your pick of dry and wet toppings, from peanut butter sauce and strawberries to almonds, gummi bears, and rainbow sprinkles.

Belmont

Rancator’s Ice Cream & Yogurt (390 ft) was founded in 1985 and has been beloved by ice cream enthusiasts both locally and from out of town ever since. Hot fudge made from scratch complements the rich ice cream resulting in an unbeatable dessert experience. If you’re on your way to a party, you can walk in and grab a ready-to-eat ice cream cake. The employees will even write whatever you want on top!

Porter

Honeycomb Creamery (0.4 mile) is for people who aren’t afraid to dream up new ice cream flavors. Made from scratch in small batches of experimental flavor combinations, each pint and scoop of ice cream is different. The ice cream makers are given the freedom to bring their imagination to life and you’re lucky enough to get to try them.