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It’s peach time, and in Southernmost Illinois, the orchards, farmers markets, wineries, and restaurants are taking full advantage of what the fruit means to visitors.
Peaches provide a bounty of sweetness all summer long. There are several stops to consider when journeying through Shawnee Forest Country.
Flamm’s Fruits and Cream (featured on several TV shows including Good Morning America) is a must-experience fruit stand and market in Cobden, Illinois. Stop by for cobbler, turnovers, and the fruit and ice cream offered seasonally.
Rendleman Orchards is both a marketplace and a masterful display of nature’s bounty. The market offers fresh peach smoothies on the weekends, and you can book a stay in the orchard farm cottage — or consider the newly opened Peach Tree Inn of Cobden.
The peach sour at the Havisham Bourbon Bar is a must for the adult crowd. For another adult treat, visitors can try the wine-infused peach ice cream at Alto Vineyards.
If you’re looking to dine in the area, The Iron Whisk has a “Peach Queen” salad that is superb. Enjoy a refreshing peach tea or peach lemonade at Faye café in Murphysboro as well.
While the annual Cobden Peach Festival in August celebrates that the fruit is fresh and ready for picking, the entire summer packs something fun for the whole family who wants to add the peach on top of their plans.
Peach season in Southernmost Illinois typically runs from the end of June through August. Visit now to experience the fresh, sweet fruit and everything else there is to do and see in the region.
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Discover fresh peaches, orchard stays, wineries, markets, and family fun in Shawnee Forest Country all summer long.
