The absolute best treat on a hot, summer day? A frosty ice-cream cone! South Dakota has plenty of great ice cream parlors, but here’s a little ice cream stand that serves up the best soft-serve, and it’s a South Dakota icon.

Twist Cone is a summer tradition for many South Dakotans, and has been for decades. You’ll find this little ice cream stand all decked out in neon at 503 N. 3rd St., Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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On a hot, summer day, you’ll find quite a line of people waiting for ice cream.

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With flavors like Strawberry Butter Twist, Georgia Peach, and Orange Dreamsicle, this isn’t typical soft-serve ice cream - it’s something special. The funny candy eyes add a little character, too!

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If you’re feeling fancy, you can get a banana split or parfait. You can also try an Italian ice or frozen yogurt.

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If you’re really hungry (or want to share a cone), get a large.

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Everyone loves a twist cone!

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Stop by Twist Cone and say hello to Twisty. He just might be the most popular cone in Aberdeen.

Twist Cone/Facebook Twist Cone is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday from Noon to 10 p.m..

Have you visited Twist Cone yet this year?

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Twist Cone is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday from Noon to 10 p.m..

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