{"id":4669,"date":"2026-08-15T21:05:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4669"},"modified":"2026-08-15T21:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T21:05:30","slug":"wheres-the-best-ice-cream-shop-in-columbia-vote-for-your-favorite-in-our-latest-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4669","title":{"rendered":"Where\u2019s the best ice cream shop in Columbia? Vote for your favorite in our latest poll"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>When the summer heat hits, everyone has their favorite way to cool down, but ice cream is hard to beat. Dietary restrictions aside, the sweet relief of a delicious scoop of ice cream can make any day better.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4668\">Fewer people under 35 are buying homes in SC, new study shows. Here\u2019s the breakdown<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But where\u2019s the best place to get some ice cream in Columbia, out of the dozens of shops in the city?<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>To find out, The State created a new poll and wants you to vote for your favorite joint \u2014 the one that makes you keep coming back for more. Here\u2019s how it will work:<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Best Ice Cream in Columbia poll<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>We selected 20 ice cream shops in the Columbia area, from family-owned shops to popular chains. There\u2019s a little something for everyone in this poll.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4666\">This SC city poised to annex busy commercial corridor. Here\u2019s the plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive list of every place that serves ice cream in the city. Rather, it\u2019s a wide-ranging selection representing the variety our city offers. Additionally, all options are listed alphabetically.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The poll will end on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 11:59 p.m., and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25. If you have more than one favorite ice cream shop, <b>you can vote multiple times.<\/b> All you have to do is refresh this webpage and choose another option on the poll.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>If you think we\u2019ve left out your favorite joint in this poll, leave a comment. 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