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Amazing America: Peach Park draws visitors with homemade treats and decades of tradition CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Every summer, thousands of travelers cruising along Interstate 65 make the same familiar exit in Chilton County. Their destination? Peach Park. From homemade peach ice cream and warm peach cobbler to fresh peaches picked nearby, the longtime Alabama landmark has become one of the state’s most recognizable roadside attractions. For more than four decades, Peach Park has welcomed families, vacationers and road trippers looking to enjoy a taste of Alabama while taking a break from the highway. “People who stopped here as children are now bringing their own kids and grandkids,” said Jean Mills of Peach Park. “It’s become a family tradition.” The family-owned destination has grown far beyond a produce stand. Today, visitors can enjoy homemade fried pies, barbecue, fresh local produce, gifts, baked goods and the famous peach ice cream that has become synonymous with summer in Alabama. During peach season, baskets of Chilton County peaches line the market, celebrating the county that’s known as Alabama’s peach capital. Behind every scoop of ice cream, every fresh cobbler and every basket of peaches is a team working to preserve a tradition that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years. For many travelers, Peach Park has become more than a place to grab a snack. It’s where families stretch their legs during long road trips, children make memories on the playground and visitors experience a slice of Southern hospitality before getting back on the interstate. As summer travel continues across Alabama, Peach Park remains a must-stop destination for anyone looking to experience one of the state’s sweetest traditions. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, one thing hasn’t changed: a stop at Peach Park is still a taste of Alabama at its best.