(This post is sponsored by Rita’s Italian Ice. All opinions are 100% mine. I am proud to be a Rita’s Italian Ice Ambassador!)

There’s a hidden gem in the Twin Cities for getting cold, creamy frozen custard and sweet Italian Ice, and it’s called Rita’s Italian Ice.

Rita’s Italian Ice is a growing, nationwide chain with locations right here in Minnesota including Maple Grove, Eagan, Bloomington, and Stillwater.

I had not heard of it before, but then Rita’s Ice invited me to enjoy their cool treats with my family – including their NEW All-Natural Italian Ice – in exchange for sharing my experiences with you as a blog ambassador. This sounded amazing so I set off with my family right away to check them out!

Our Visit to Rita’s Italian Ice

We stopped by Rita’s Ice in Maple Grove recently on a hot day after visiting the new Central Park, which is just minutes away. We explored the unique playground for a while (there’s a lot to do!) and then the kids ran through the interactive fountains to cool off.

If you visit Central Park in Maple Grove on a warm day, be sure to bring your kids’ swimsuits!

After our outdoor fun on a warm day, we just needed a little something cool and refreshing. Thankfully, just down the road, tucked away among a variety of shops near Elm Creek Blvd, Rita’s Italian Ice is bright and cool inside with variety of yummy treats on the menu, so that was our next stop.

Rita’s offers about a dozen different flavors of Italian Ice, including: [Read more…]