We recently took our grandson to the Belleville Eckert’s to pick strawberries on a sunny Friday morning and had the most wonderful time! He was so excited to ride the tractor-pulled wagon to the strawberry field, which was full of beautiful bright red strawberries! The strawberries are the tastiest and sweetest of any strawberries I have ever eaten. After we finished, the wagon took us back to where we paid for our strawberries. Everyone was so friendly. After we put our strawberries in the car, we decided to eat lunch at the restaurant.....everything we had was delicious. There’s also a little outdoor cafe area with tables where you can purchase ice cream cones, etc , and a cute indoor market area that we always love visiting. It was a fun experience and we will definitely return. We can’t wait for peach and apple picking season!See more..
We are excited to announce that we are reopening to the public. We've been working hard to retrain our existing staff, bring on new team members, learn a new ordering system and create the safest space possible for you. Our reopening includes indoor seating in our new Visitors Center and seating for over 100 in our outdoor Whiskey Garden. Here's some of the other changes and requirements you can expect: All cocktails will be served table side. Please find a seat and someone will take your order. We have a new cocktail menu featuring some great new drinks (including a Manhattan!) Don't worry, most of our classics are still on the menu as well. Food trucks and music most evenings! Our updated hours and tour schedule: Friday: 3:00 - 8:30 with a 6PM tour. Saturday: 1:30 - 8:30 with tours at 2, 4 and 6 PM. Sunday: 1:30 - 5:30 with tours at 2 and 4 PM.See more..
4.5Blackberry Farm(198 reviews) - Lovely place for a wedding! Farms
As you can see from the pics there's lots to do, but we stayed in barn for visiting & snacks, then on to gazebo. Groom had hired beautiful group of 4-5 musicians playing violins & soft music. Bridal party came out of small building down a path, looking lovely as flower girls spread petals, sigh. We were covered & comfy, great views, beautiful service. So sorry we missed the train ride before the service, looked verrry interesting.See more..
4.5Edwards Apple Orchard(190 reviews) - Reliable Fall destination for young and old alike. Farms
PROS: delicious apple donuts and apple cider; numerous “taste stations” inside the barn. Ample parking, photo op by the windmill and the “year” sign; petting zoo, play area with tractor tire “dragon”, ship, train, 3 old tractors; pony and wagon rides; pick your own apples. CONS: parking lots fill up quickly and you may end up needing to cross the road to get to the barn; only takes cash (the Edwards Apple Orchard West in Winnebago takes credit.) Can get pretty expensive as the apple donuts (doz) and cider (1 gal.) are $8 before tax. People usually forget that there is an Edwards Apple Orchard West in Winnebago IL. They also sell the same donuts and cider plus have a smaller (albeit original 1800’s) barn, petting zoo, play area for kids and also ample parking. Plus they accept credit cards so it’s more convenient purchasing items.See more..
Farm Fresh, non-GMO Produce, Bakery, U-Pick Fruits/Vegetables, Family Fun, Attractions, Concerts & Sunday Outdoor Worship Services. Mission To provide healthy home grown farm products, agricultural education, and fine family entertainment at reasonable prices to our local and surrounding community. Stade's Farm & Market is located in scenic McHenry County in northeastern Illinois approximately 50 miles from Chicago. We produce 2,200 acres of crops that range from traditional corn and soybeans to specialty crops including many fruits and vegetables commonly grown in northern Illinois. Through our own farm market, we sell our fresh fruits and non-GMO vegetables directly to consumers in our local area. Our goal is to provide our customers with the finest quality produce possible.See more..
4.5Historic Wagner Farm(87 reviews) - organic veggies and eggs at the gift shop Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
As you would expect at working farm, the gift shop sells tomatoes (heirloom, cherry, hybrid, etc.). Check the fridge for green beans, radishes, peppers, zucchini, carrots, etc. Look for pumpkins in October. Eggs go on sale every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m.: small/medium are $7 a dozen; large/extra large are $8 a dozen. Don't miss the new farm-themed playground, highlighted by Grant Woods' quotation: "All the really good ideas I ever had came to me while I was milking a cow." See my earlier reviews (October 1, 2018 and May 23, 2020) for more details.See more..
3.5Tanners Orchard(71 reviews) - Orchard day date Temporarily closed - Closed until Jul 31, 2023 Farms
This property is temporary closed. We are now closed for the 2022 season. We will be reopening for the next season in August 2023. We look forward to seeing you then!See more..
4.5Eckert's Grafton Farm(65 reviews) - Wholesome fun for the whole family Spent 2-3 hours Farms
Looking for a quiet getaway in a rural setting? Come to Eckert’s Grafton Farm where the air is fresh, and the crops are ready for picking. Our peaceful farmland sits on scenic Mississippi River Bluffs, and we’re close to Alton, IL, just a 40-minute drive from St. Louis. It is one of the best outdoor entertainment deals around, where kids and adults can make lasting memories.See more..
4.5Hardy's Reindeer Ranch(59 reviews) - Visit with and feed a reindeer! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
Reindeer Ranch is simply amazing! If you are a Christmas person, as I am, it is a real treat to see live reindeer. They are super cool animals - and it's a learning experience as well. You can 'kiss' a reindeer (feed them a graham cracker from your mouth to theirs) and pet some of them. Great photo op as well for sure! We went when we were in the Champaign area for a football game, but I highly recommend this for family time during the Christmas season. SO - you'll be glad you did.See more..
4.5Rader Family Farms(57 reviews) - Awesome family day Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Farms
Rader Family Farms is a fourth generation working farm located in Bloomington - Normal, Illinois. We open a portion of the farm to the public in the fall, giving people the opportunity to spend a day outside and get a feel for agricultural life. Tons of outdoor activities like hayrack rides, a jumping pillow, apple cannons, acres of u-pick and fresh picked pumpkins, fresh made food, specialty coffees and drinks, live animals and so much more to help you make memories, just on the edge of Normal.See more..
4.0All Seasons Orchard(57 reviews) - Fun filled day activity for everyone! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Farms
All Seasons Orchard is an apple orchard and pumpkin patch with over 30 fun family activities including a 10 acre corn maze, petting zoo and mini zip line park. We also have a restaurant, bakery, cider mill and Farm Market. We are open daily in September and October.See more..
Right up the road from a Certain Commercialized Farm is Braeutigam's - a hidden gem! We got to pet goats and pigs, pick out cute pumpkins, sample freshly pressed cider, and wander the orchards. Locals are on the money when they tell you to try the apple cider slushies and donuts! If you like Jr. Frosty-sized treats, get the small slushie. Perfectly sized. You can use cards on the farm, but you'll pay a little extra. Do yourself a favor and get $20-$40 cash to spend there instead. Between the excellent products and true family feel, we'll sure be back to Braeutigam.See more..
Famous for apple picking, hay rides, pumpkins, train rides, carousel, bakeshop, petting zooSee more..
4.5The Lambs Farm(51 reviews) - Visit a place that allows the disaadvantaged to be useful citizens Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
Lambs Farm is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connecting with the human spirit in us all. Through a range of vocational, residential, social & recreational programs, our Participants flourish by leading lives of their own choosing. Lambs Farm also runs several businesses on campus to help support services- the Farmyard, Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, Thrift Store, Garden & Pet Center and the Country Store. Everyone who is involved with Lambs Farm experiences personal growth, including the Participants, their families, Lambs Farm employees, volunteers, donors, and visitors.See more..
4.5Kline Creek Farm(50 reviews) - Outdoor family friendly spot Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
Walk through a late 1800's home/farm site complete with animals, indoor cooking with wood burning stove and a relaxing atmosphereSee more..
4.0Kuipers Family Farm(49 reviews) - The prices keep going up! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
Visit our 230 acre entertainment farm located just west of Chicago in rural Maple Park. This unique Midwest farm is located on both sides of a country road, offering customers an apple orchard and Sunflower farm experience on the east side and a good, old-fashioned farm experience complete with pumpkin harvest on the west side! The season begins mid August when the orchard opens for apple picking. Off season the Orchard becomes the perfect backdrop for a chic one of a kind wedding your guests will rave about. Visit our website for exact dates, times, coupons, or to book a tour of the wedding facilities.See more..
Me and my oldest son were looking for something to do while my youngest was at camp earlier this week. We found this place and really enjoyed the tour, samples of cheese, and the amazing deal they had going on cheese! I think it was 5 for $20 and the cheese is delicious. They were making cheese when we went so we got to watch the process. We were also able to pet the cows, calves, and goats. We tried feeding the cows, but they weren't interested. Its important to understand the animals have their own schedule as well as milking times and cheese making times. We had a great time and are planning on going back as a family today so my youngest can enjoy it also.See more..
4.5Apple Barn(39 reviews) - Great Place Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
We're Apple Barn, and we've been an Orchard in Chatham, IL, since 1992. We offer a wide selection of services including pre-orders, custom desserts, and specialty vegan desserts. We also feature seasonal flowers and perennials, frost-free ceramic pots, garden supplies, fruits and vegetables, apples, pumpkins, gourds, mums, hay bales, corn stalks, Christmas trees, candy, wreaths and roping. We're looking forward to partnering with Springfield, Catham, Rochester. and Riverton consumers to continue to provide a premier bakery and orchard experience. We would like to personally invite you to contact us for all your produce, today!See more..
4.5Jonamac Orchard(37 reviews) - Great Place Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Farms
We were here in November, after the fall Apple and pumpkin rush. But it was still a fun place. The activities that would be available during their peak season are wonderful. Unfortunately we were there after peak season. We still walked around and enjoyed the beautiful property. A manager/owner man spoke with us and was super friendly! Great place, great people. Apple donuts, Apple cider and Carmel Apples were delicious!See more..
4.0Eckert’s Millstadt Farm(32 reviews) - Family Fun Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent More than 3 hours Farms
For the most fun in the country, visit Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm that specializes in wholesome entertainment that is fun for the whole family.See more..
4.5The Great Pumpkin Patch(31 reviews) - Great trip bring wallett Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
2019 Dates of Operation: September 7 - October 31. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 9 am - 6 pm. Closed Mondays, except Columbus Day. The Great Pumpkin Patch, just south of Arthur, IL, is proud to invite guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the world; all grown here on our farm. We love what we do and take great interest in providing beautiful surroundings in which to educate our guests about the Cucurbit family. Numerous premier displays, over 5,000 hardy mums, various mazes and gardens grace the grounds. We exhibit our love for diversity, through not only plants, but animals — featuring several goats, pigs, exotic chickens, rabbits, a llama and an alpaca. There are several places to eat and drink on the farm and lots of entertainment on the weekends.See more..
4.5Elawa Farm(30 reviews) - So much to offer...Something for everyone Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Farms
We enjoy the wonderful French cooking classes taught by Chef Gand. The children enjoy the sunmer camp as well as the holiday festivities. There is so much to do and learn at the Elawa Farm. Summertime is harvest time amd you can purchase fresh foods from their farmer's market also. Beautiful scenery provides a wonderful venue for those special occasions and weddings.See more..
We had a fun time walking around this lovely little farm! There were cows, chickens, sheep, goats to watch - buildings to explore - and a few little hiking paths to hang out on! There are also picnic tables all over and a nice sized kids area to play in! See more..
We are a working greenhouse and farm, 4 generations and 86 years of growing. For the Seasons of Your Life, Selmi's has homegrown flower and vegetable plants in the spring, fresh vegetables in the summer and a wonderful, fun Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival in the Fall. Be sure to check the website for hours open, as they change with the seasons.See more..
Goat Yoga is about making people happy, disconnecting them from stress and focusing on positive vibes. Part Yoga, Part Animal Assisted Therapy!See more..
4.5Valley Orchard(24 reviews) - Nice and Easy Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Farms
Took my 9 year old son and 20 month old Granddaughter and it was the perfect little adventure for them. No long lines and just enough to keep them engaged. Best of all it’s right in our neighborhood!See more..
I live about 5 miles away but never visited this place til now. I figured the weekends would be busy so I took my 4 year old daughter here after school. We got our tickets online and if you answer a survey, you get a few dollars off your admission. I’m glad I did that because a lot of attractions were closed like the giant slide, concession areas, and the game area. There was a good crowd also so I wish they would consider opening everything next year during weekdays. We still had fun with the train ride and the play areas. See more..
4.5Richardson Adventure Farm(18 reviews) - Go early and take Richardson road! Farms • Game & Entertainment Centers
Wow get there early. Plan to even arrive before 11am. We got there exactly at 11am on Sunday and there's already a line of cars and tons of people in the garden. Also, get there via Richardson road (so you turn right into the property) inside of via Wilmot road (where you have to turn left). Seems like everyone is coming from Wilmot road and as we left we saw the poor 1 lane road backed up for miles in both directions. Don't get hung up at the start of the fields where they have tulips available for picking. Walk further inwards and it's a bit less crowded. We had a great time and it was a beautiful day. Picking out the free tulips was really fun! Too bad wasn't hungry because there was a ton of food trucks! The staff was really courteous and competent at directing traffic.See more..
4.0Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch(18 reviews) - A fun day on the farm Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Farms
My wife and I took my granddaughter to Goebberts for a fun day of activities and apple picking. There was plenty to do with places for the kids to jump, slide and climb. We enjoyed the wagon ride into the apple orchard where we picked several varieties of apples and learned about the farm. We took a lot of pictures at the many photo props, walked through a maze and went in the haunted house. We also watched a giant dragon devour whole pumpkins. As we left we shopped in the country store and bought a few items. Goebberts has plenaty of parking and lots of fun for the kids.See more..
4.0Abbey Farms(18 reviews) - Great place for kids young and old! Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Farms
We had a great morning at Abbey Farms yesterday. My kids are 12 and 9 and had plenty to do. Staff was great as well. Prices were decent as well. Thanks for a great experience! See more..
Forest View Farms offers a variety of horse-related activities that include boarding, lessons, summer camp, trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, horse-drawn vehicles, group events, birthday parties, petting zoo and our famous haunted hay rides. The farm's Equestrian Center caters to both English and Western styles of riding and provides lessons and training for both. We offer many facilities to our boarders and guests including a heated barn and a heated indoor arena for year-round riding. We have two outdoor arenas and several areas for turnout. The farm is contiguous to the Cook County Forest Preserve that provides our boarders and trail-riders with direct access to miles of beautiful and pristine forest preserve trails. We offer breeding, specializing in white stallions, and horse and pony sales. In the summer visit our petting zoo, featuring traditional farm animals.See more..
Stop in today and ask for Andrea! She was so attentive and funny. We had the best beef barley soup the was fresh and flavorful. Tater skates Nd were best ever. Not greasy and fluffy taters with cheese & bacon layered on top. Yum! Then we had turkey panini with crispy bacon and the best chipotle mayo. Open face beef sandwich with smoothie beefy gravy and mashed potatoes chicken wrap seasoned to perfection. $2 wine n $2 shake day was added bonus. Prices were great. Left with take home for another meal. 5stars. See more..
5.0Christ Apple Orchard(15 reviews) - Great way to spend the afternoon Spent 2-3 hours Farms U pick apples, all types of pumpkins and gourds, all types of “fall” produce. Makes for a fun time and you get to get produce from the farm to take home and prepare. There are other “natural” food items to purchase.See more..
5.0Dollinger Family Farm(13 reviews) - Small Town Classic Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Farms
Start your family tradition today and Come Home to the Farm! Free admission includes finding your perfect pumpkin, visiting with farm animals, petting the goats in the goat pen, romping in the corn bin, exploring a playground with unique structures including a pirate ship, hobbit hole, sand box and lots of hay in which to play. See how bees make honey in the bee barn, explore the way Native Americans lived in a tipi, learn about antique farm equipment in the machine shed and visit our unique gift shop. For an extra fee you can wander through the corn maze. On weekends, you can take a hayride, train ride or have your face painted, for a small fee. Don't forget to take home some of Grandma Dollinger's famous homemade fudge and Grandpa John's mini donuts! This is a real deal, an actual pumpkin farm in a country setting.See more..
4.0Edwards Apple Orchard West(13 reviews) - Cider donuts Temporarily closed - Closed until Aug 25, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Farms
Located in Winnebago, IL, Edwards Apple Orchard West has become a popular destination for families to come and experience the sites and smells of Fall. Our highlights include: Apple Cider Donuts 18 varieties of apples Freshly made Apple Cider Pick-ur-own Pumpkins through Halloween Free children's play area Homemade Caramel Apples 100 year old renovated dairy barn with wonderful gift items on displaySee more..
4.5Keller's Farmstand(12 reviews) - Fun place for families and Cider donuts Farms
I went to Keller's Farmstand in Oswego with the sole purpose of buying Apple Cider Donuts on a fine Saturday afternoon in October. I was surprised at how full the huge parking lot was with so many vehicles. I understood that the crowd was not only due to the fine day, but that the farmstand would be closing for the season in a week. I walked around the farmstand, and went into the farm store and was amazed at all the different specialty products available. There was quite a big line at the checkout counter. Pleasantly, they had a separate counter just outside the farm store just for donuts, where I made my purchase. The counter said the donuts were just made, and indeed they tasted fresh & warm. Apart from the edible goods, Keller's is a place where children can enjoy the farm with activities such as hayrides, corn mazes, petting goats, lawn games, pumpkin patch, tractor rides, etc. It is a fun place for families.See more..
4.5Honey Hill(10 reviews) - Always an awesome experience Farms
Visited Honey Hill with my granddaughter during the Fall apple season in 2019 ..... she was so excited about the farm animals, picking apples and just the all around farm atmosphere that the smile wouldn't come off her little face. The folks at Honey Hill are always super friendly and if you don't have at least one apple cider donut with a hot cup of coffee then you're not normal. Make sure to check out Honey Hill in 2020!See more..
4.5Schwartz Orchard(10 reviews) - The Halloween Barn Farms I visited Schwartz Orchard in the fall and I was able to walk through their elaborately decorated Halloween Barn, I thought that it was great!! The apples and cider from Schwarrz are really good. I especially love their donuts and bakery goods. I am glad that I found Schwartz Orchard and I will visit them when I am back in Centralia. See more..
3.0Windy Acres(9 reviews) - Surprised at prices Spent 1-2 hours Farms I so want to support my local farmers. Nice selection of tomatoes corn berries and donuts because we all know donuts are farmed lol. They even showed me their 'fresh' meat in a freezer wrapped with white butcher paper. I am a shopper and thought ALL the prices were too high even topping WFM. I have since found an excellent farmer to buy from albeit further away it's worth the drive. I will not be back to this oneSee more..
4.5Ludwig Farmstead Creamery(8 reviews) - Nice Side Trip Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Farms
Saw a sign for this place (and we were trying to go around a traffic situation). We almost were not sure we were going in the right direction, as after a few miles we ended up heading back toward the interstate. But it was the right path and we made a left at dead end and we there. It's a nice farm and you can see the cows in the field and you can visit the barn. The shop is not fancy, but there are free samples and the family were very friendly. There are diagrams and other items showing the cheese-making process. It will take you a bit out of your way, but it was worth it for us. Of course we went on our way with some cheese to snack on as we continued our journey. Kids would enjoy this stop.See more..
We brought a group of college students here for a field trip, and it did not disappoint. Originally we wanted to do a milking class, but the cow was not ready in time, so they provided us with an in depth tour of the entire farm. We got to work with all of the animals, which was enlightening and fun for everyone involved. Overall it was a great experience!See more..
4.5Partridge Point Orchard(6 reviews) - Great little family-run operation! Spent 1-2 hours Farms
It's not usually really busy, and everyone is super friendly. Been coming here for ages, Highly recommended it.See more..
The Sunflower maze is spectacular! Walking through the maze you are able to take photo’s in several oversized chairs. This is also a market full of local fresh vegetables and jam. The sweet corn is worth the visit. This is also a kid friendly place with rides for toddlers and other games for older kids. They sell food and restrooms are available.See more..
Friendly and fun -- family run and in partnership with the lovely Tiskilwa Inn. A great vacation activity.See more..
4.0Heinz Orchard(5 reviews) - tasty & good experience without the hype Spent < 1 hour Farms I love this orchard. The apples are high quality. There is nothing better than fresh apples right off the tree. I try to go to this orchard every year. The trees are just the right height for picking and the owner is so kind and friendly. This is a great orchard if you are after tasty apples and an old-fashioned apple picking experience.See more..
4.0Prairie Sky Orchard(5 reviews) - Low key, yet high quality Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms Prairie Sky Orchard is a small-scale, low-key, family owned orchard. It has an onsite store, so there's a mixture of "U-pick" and pre-packaged apples, along with a nice selection of spices, honeys, home made pies, caramel, etc... The owners are very friendly and more than happy to strike up a conversation. An added bonus is it's less than 10 minutes from the Illinois Railway Museum. Oh, and did i mention their Honey Crisp apples are delicious? So, if you're looking for a no-frills apple picking experience, or you're passing through or visiting the area, Prairie Sky is definitely worth a visit.See more..
First time here with our 8 month old granddaughter. Had a great time the food was awesome and the prices very reasonable. My wife was very happy they had honeycrisps. We will be back next year. See more..
4.5Mills Apple Farm(4 reviews) - What a great day. Farms This places is affordable, family friendly and fun for all ages. We went here to get a few apples and left 5 hours later. The hash ride to the Apple orchard is fun and safe. They take time to show you what you're are picking and how. They have things for children to do, pet rabbits,rsee chickens, and even drive a train on its own tracks. Lots of variety, bbq, and a bakery. Can't say enough about how fun it was. See more..
Had a great experience at my first Berryville Harvestfest. Wine samples, hayrides, music and food. Was able to purchase a strawberry wine slushee to start the afternoon then proceeded to the wine tasting to find my favorite. Found a great white wine to purchase then sat and listened to live music. Had lunch at one of the vendors. Perfect day to just sit and relax. Hope to go again next year. See more..
