A host of ice creams stands that are spread across the New England states have created a legacy of their own.

These stands have been inexistence for decades and have now become an integral part of the towns and cities, where they are located, according to experts. The ice creams stands have also been able to overcome seasonal variations and some are open throughout the year. The unique locations, compositions and individual histories all offer unique characters to the ice cream stands.

Some ice cream stands come from family-run dairy farm while others are linked to seaside shacks and are open just for a few months in the year. The summer season has arrived after a harsh winter season and this month is the National Ice Cream month. A host of tourists and residents alike are flocking to these ice creams stands to get a taste of their offerings.

Several of these like Salvador's are linked to a dairy farm that was started in 1890. While the newer Rich Farm, located in Oxford, CT, has been open since 1994. Both of these offer their unique offerings.