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Apple Picking near Chicago
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on October 9, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Any suggestions for apple picking near the Chicago area? I will be going from Elmhurst and am willing to go about an hour or so away. Are there still any ...
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- Garwood Orchard near LaPorte, IN http://www.garwoodorchard.com/index.html from Oak Park it took us about 1 hour 15 minutes or so and it was great!!!!! They had...
- In the Harvard and Woodstock area are several orchards for picking. Harvard is about an hour away from Glen Ellyn, I know and it's easy to get to and a pretty drive o...
- I like Honey Hill Orchard in Waterman, IL. You can find them on the internet and call them up to confirm what is available. They are at www.honeyhillorchards.com and ...
Apple Picking Place Close to Chicago?
Asked by C. from Chicago
on October 6, 2010
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Can anyone suggest an apple picking place that is not too far (within one hour) from Chicago?
Thanks a bunch!!
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- The ones I know about are: Royal Oak Farm in Harvard, IL Kuipers (out west of Geneva) County Line (In Hobart IN) They are probably all about an hour drive or a...
- This website listed a few: http://chicagoweekendfun.com/2008/09/19/apple-orchards-autumn-apple-picking-season-in-chicago-midwest/
- This place is alittle more than an hour but its soo worth the drive. They have apples picking, and pumpkin picking just started. They also have the best cider and donu...
Apple Picking in Cook or Lake County or the Southwest Part of Wisconsin
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on September 28, 2009
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I am looking for an apple orchard that is great to bring the family to. I know many of them are pricey and we were disappointed at the last one we went to. Any sugge...
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- Edwards Apple Orchard in Capron IL on Centerville Road. This place has the other "stuff" too.. not just the apple picking. If you are looking for just apple picking th...
- www.royaloakfarmorchard.com We just went this last weekend!!! It was great!
- The Garden Patch in Homer Glen is GREAT! It is $5 per person to go out into the field and then you pay for what you pick. There are apples and other fruits and veggi...
Seeking... Apple Orchards near Chicagoland Area
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 19, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I tried surfing the web for orchards worth visiting. I read a lot of reviews on Yelp, but I'm still not sure which orchard to visit with my 9 yr. old twi...
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- Edwards apple orchard is great. Its east of Rockford, about an hour from Arlington Heights where I live. They have apple, raspberry and pumpkin picking, hay rides, p...
- I like Jonamac Apple Orchard in Malta, Illinois. It is close to NIU and is in the cornfields. They have great apple trees for the kids to pick from as well as a big pl...
- We went to http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com/ last year for the first time after visiting several different places around the area in the past. I plan on going again ...
Apple Picking/Pumpkin Patch near Chicago
Asked by O.N. from Chicago
on September 8, 2008
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Hi - Any NEARChicago I'm not prepared to drive 70 miles to anything!! If anyone has any ideas I know you ladies will,Thanks!
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- County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN is about 40 miles away. It's the closest Orchard to the city, apparently. You can google them - they have apples, a pumkpin patch, tr...
- I live in Chicago and Sonny Acres Farm (I believe in West Chicago near Carol Stream) is a really fun place to take kids. They have the best unsweetened apple butter ...
- Hi. There is Apple Holler in the Kenosha area. http://www.appleholler.com/ I was there once before having my baby and it was fun. It would be a great place for ...
Looking for a Good Place to Take My Kids This Weekend
Asked by D.G. from Chicago
on October 10, 2008
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I am thinking to take my two children (ages 2 and 4) somewhere this weekend. I was thinking of a u-pick apple orchard or a pumpkin farm or even a good fall festival. H...
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- For apple picking, pumpkin patch and corn maze, try Kuiper's near Maple Park. kind of pricy but alot of fun. For Halloween fun, Sonny Acres, near West Chicago. ...
- I was at the Morton Arboretum yesterday and the fall colors were beautiful. They have a fall festival going on right now on the weekends (http://www.mortonarb.org/mai...
- I believe the fall festival has started at the morton arboretum. The arboretum is a great time! The childrens garden is amazing. Have fun!
Day Trip Suggestions
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on October 16, 2011
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We are looking to take a couple of mini adventures this coming fall/winter/spring, preferably day trips with our almost 4 and 1 year olds. We live west of Chicago, not...
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- Check out Brookfield Zoo for a day trip closer to home. Boo at the Zoo is going on through the end of October. If you celebrate the Christmas holidays, during Decemb...
- I took my 2 yr old and 6 mos old on a daytrip to Rockford last week. We went to the Discovery Center children's museum, and only had enough time to see a fraction of ...
- I know there is a dinosaur museum in Rockford if your kids are interested in them at all. I'm not sure what it is called though. The Clock Tower Inn in Rockford has ...
Tree Advice Needed
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on September 29, 2010
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I'm having two old hawthorn trees removed this month and need to choose something to replace them. (They are falling apart.) It won't be hawthorns! I have looked at or...
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- The redbud is one my favorites. It's a beautiful lavender in the spring. And I don't think they get too big.
- I really don't know, but we have a good nursery in our area. If you do too, write down all your requirements (size, shape, color, height etc) and bring it to the nurs...
- I love birch trees but don't plant it! In wind storms the branches break off and leave a mess in your lawn, roof your neighbors roof, etc... We sadly just removed a ...
Ideas for a Mini Vacation...
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on April 1, 2010
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Hi moms! I need your advice on a location as to where my family and i can go to in the fall. Our daughter will be 2 1/2 and we would like to do something fun as a fa...
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- Visiting your own backyard.... There are many historical site. Naperiville, Il. Is one of the best. Metro trains and Pace bases can take you from Chicago to our town...
- Milwaukee....we had a great mini vacation there last year and then took the ferry over to MI. You could go to a Brewers game(super kid friendly....they even have play ...
- Check out www.michigan.org they do have fall festivals. We went to St Joseph last summer and it was beautiful. It only took maybe 95 minutes to get there and travel...
Warm Weather Fun
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on April 16, 2008
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My family just moved to the area from Michigan and I would like some ideas on outdoor places to take my 21/2 and 5 year old once the weather is warm. Cool Parks, farms...
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- Kohl's Children's Museum in Glencoe, Brookfield Zoo, Milwaukee Zoo, Jelly Belly Factory (tour) Kenosha, Wisconsin, Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe are all really go...
- Hi M. W. Welcome to the area! There is a couple places that are fun for you and your family. Magic Waters in Rockford is a fun and good place. http://www.mag...
- Get in touch with Lakeside Mom and Tots. They have a ton of fun activities for moms, kids, and families. I think their website is www.lakesidemomsandtots.com It...
