"Some of the oldest ice cream parlors in America are still serving up scoops of original recipes for ice cream and offer a taste of yesteryear on the side. Less than 10 miles west of Chicago, Illinois, in Oak Park, one shop started slinging cups and cones in 1919 and continues to delight visitors with delicious treats and a charming ambiance."
"The ice cream served at Petersen's is made with up to 18% butterfat and is packed by hand, ensuring that each scoop is as rich and creamy as possible. Besides traditional ice cream cones, popular menu items are sundaes crowned with maraschino cherries or turtle pie, a decadent dessert made with seven scoops of vanilla ice cream packed into a graham cracker crust and topped with fudge, caramel, and toasted pecans."
"If you're looking for a sample of heritage with a side of American culture, Petersen's and a self-tour through Oak Park can make for a well-spent afternoon. After indulging in sweet treats, you will be well fueled to start seeing some of the local sights. Oak Park is also the location of Ernest Hemingway's childhood home. Literary lovers may enjoy the tours of his noteworthy Oak Park residence, which is now the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace Museum."
Petersen's Ice Cream in Oak Park, Illinois, opened in 1919 and continues to serve original recipes and nostalgic ambiance. Its chocolate and vanilla recipes have won blue-ribbon awards at the Illinois State Fair. The shop offers flavors such as strawberry cheesecake with large fruit chunks, peach, peppermint, cinnamon, black walnut, pistachio, praline, rocky road, and cappuccino. Ice cream is made with up to 18% butterfat and is packed by hand for a rich, creamy texture. Popular menu items include traditional cones, sundaes with maraschino cherries, and a seven-scoop turtle pie with fudge, caramel, and toasted pecans. Oak Park also features Hemingway's birthplace museum and nearly 30 Frank Lloyd Wright works.
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