With the original location in Louisville and multiple more in metro Denver, not to mention a truck, Sweet Cow covers a lot of geographical bases. It offers lots of classics but also quirky flavors like bourbon corn flake.

After more than 35 years in Lakewood, Magill’s opened a scoop shop onsite in 2016. More than 100 flavors are made there each week, with about 40 rotating in the store. Chocolate banana oreo, caramel cashew, and Guinness stout are just a few of the good ones,

Scrumptious is Olde Town Arvada's old-time gem. This sweet shop offers 80 different flavors, and customers can even make requests for new flavors.

There is always a line outside the iconic Little Man Ice Cream can in LoHi, with some 60 different flavors as well as special toppings. New locations have recently opened under unique names from Fort Collins to Stapleton.

Sweet Action uses natural Colorado ingredients to make daily changing flavors that range from Thai iced tea to ginger lemon cookie. This is the place to get a delicious and eccentric ice cream. Some even come in vegan varieties.

Small-batch ice cream flavors and Philadelphia-style water ices, all made onsite, are all the rage here. Just don't dare ask for dairy-free or egg-free options.

Four decades old, Liks delivers a delicious scoop and a great neighborhood atmosphere. There are classics but also adventurous flavors, including almond roca, amaretto peach, caramel Irish stout, and PB&J. Bonus: There is a location in Conifer, too, that makes a perfect stop for long trips home from the mountains on Highway 285.

This Boulder-based favorite opened there in 2001 and then expanded around Denver with locations in Englewood, Greenwood Village and Lowry. Sundaes, milkshakes, malts, and gelato are all available.

With a retro soda shop look and fun details like the colorful jars of candy that appeal to young and young-at-heart, this new addition to Congress Park comes courtesy of the Little Man team. On offer are a variety of unique ice cream flavors, plus the must-have gooey cooie, a donut filled with ice cream (pictured).

Vietnamese coffee, matcha, and milk & cereal are a few of the flavors at this rolled ice cream shop. Customers can choose base flavors, mix-ins, toppings, and drizzles, as well as fun drinks to match.

Nuggs hit the spot in this densely residential neighborhood bringing housemade ice creams, shakes, malts, and sundaes. The waffle cone is a must have and the patio is one of the best for summer nights.

Though the Zeppelin Station outpost of this gelato shop recently closed, it’s more than worth the trip to one of the two Pearl Street locations in Boulder. The flavors range from classics (pistachio and cookies and creme) to more unique concoctions (blackberry lime coconut and white chocolate cherry) and even the vegan options are worth trying.