These 10 Charming Apple Orchards In Illinois Are Great For A Fall Day

Apple pie, apple cider donuts - this is the stuff that fall is made of. And those things are even better if you pick them yourself at apple orchards in Illinois. Head to the best apple orchards in Illinois for some spectacular autumn fun.

1. Edwards Apple Orchard

Edwards Apple Orchard is one of the best places for a day trip during the fall. Here, you can pick around 50 apples (minimum), including Gala, Jonamac, Redmac, and Jonathan.

2. Liberty Apple Orchard

There are 12 varieties of apples for you to choose from at this lovely Illinois attraction. Be sure to stop by the quaint one-room schoolhouse store. This place is full of treasures.

3. All Seasons Apple Orchard

Go on a hayride through the apple orchard and enjoy the crisp fall breezes. You can either pick your own apples or eat the delicious, already-picked apples. No matter what you do, you're certain to have a great time.

4. Plank Road Orchard

Editors note: Plank Road Orchard is permanently closed. This is a very nice little orchard. Plank Road has no frills, but there are tons of apples to choose from. They also have wonderful apple cider donuts.

5. Okaw Valley Orchard

This place has loads of fruit, not just apples. There are 1500 apple trees that grow 27 different varieties of apples, peaches, plums, and pears. Add this to your list of places to go apple picking in Illinois.

6. Tanners Orchard

This place has been around since 1947. They have 11,000 trees and 17 varieties of apples.

7. Jonamac Orchard

This orchard has been around for the last 30 years or so. Other than apples, they have pretty phenomenal apple wine.

8. Valley Orchard

This orchard is set on 35 acres. Choose from over 5,000 apple trees.

9. Curran's Orchard

These apples are tended to with care. The employees at Curran's Orchard use hardly any pesticides, so the apples taste even more delicious than usual. They also have delicious apple cider.

10. Rendleman Orchards

This place is old school--yes, since 1873. It is nestled in the gorgeous hills of the Shawnee National Forest.

Where is your favorite place to go apple picking in Illinois? Did your favorite orchard make the list?

If you're still wondering what to do in the fall in Illinois, check out these things to do in Illinois in the autumn. Or pop on over to Airbnb Experiences for some unexpected opportunities for adventure.