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Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center

U.S. Hwy. 75, Iowa Hwy. 3, Le Mars, IA
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Le Mars
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Activities: Dining
Owner description: Named the 2000 Iowa Tourism Attraction of the Year by The Iowa Division of Tourism, this visitor center includes interactive exhibits, an ice cream... more » Owner description: Named the 2000 Iowa Tourism Attraction of the Year by The Iowa Division of Tourism, this visitor center includes interactive exhibits, an ice cream factory, a museum and an ice cream parlor. « less
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Rochester, Minnesota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Very good Ice Cream. Nice Museum and Gift Shop. I would stop again when in the Area

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Le Mars, Iowa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Went in for my first time and their was nice people to show me things

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

good history lesson of the local area, great ice cream, nice building...

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sioux city, iowa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

This center just moved in to the center of town this summer of 2011. If you are an ice cream lover this is a must stop.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2009

Went to the blue bunny center and wish I would have skipped it. The staff wasn't friendly at all. They weren't helpful and they acted like you were annoying them when you went to get your ice cream. The ice cream cone was the only good thing that came of this trip.

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Minneapolis
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2008
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We heard about the tour at the Ice cream capitol of the world" and took a detour on our way to Minnesota. The "tour" costs $3 for adults (13+) and $1 for kids and is basically a 30 minute infomercial for Blue Bunny. There is no factory tour, just a simulation. There are two videos that basically say the same... More

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