{"id":36359,"date":"2022-10-01T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/predgradje-cikaga-i-okolna-sela-su-puna-vocnjaka-gde-mozete-da-uberete-kilograme-voca-koje-cete-poneti-kuci-za-jelo-ili-pravljenje-poslastica\/"},"modified":"2022-10-01T13:10:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T13:10:00","slug":"predgradje-cikaga-i-okolna-sela-su-puna-vocnjaka-gde-mozete-da-uberete-kilograme-voca-koje-cete-poneti-kuci-za-jelo-ili-pravljenje-poslastica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/vesti\/predgradje-cikaga-i-okolna-sela-su-puna-vocnjaka-gde-mozete-da-uberete-kilograme-voca-koje-cete-poneti-kuci-za-jelo-ili-pravljenje-poslastica\/","title":{"rendered":"Best apple picking places near Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicago's suburbs and surrounding villages are full of orchards where you can pick pounds of fruit to take home for eating or making treats (many of these farms feature bakeries with homemade apple treats). And that's not all, in October you will also find some of the best pumpkins near Chicago as well as corn mazes. Check out our selection of the best apple orchards near Chicago and get ready for all the fall fun that is yet to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prairie Sky Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open daily, this orchard specializes in apples (15 varieties) and Asian pears. Before you start apple picking, stop by the farm's Koffee Kiosk for doughnuts and hot chocolate. Open Monday\u2013Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday\u2013Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/prai.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90013\" width=\"479\" height=\"320\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Honey Hill Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This orchard is worth the drive, and it is not far from Shabbona Lake State Park if you want to make a day of it. More than two dozen apple varieties are available, as are a country store, which also features apple cider, donuts, and other freshly baked treats. Have kids at home? They will love the petting zoo, play area, and straw maze. Visit the Honey Hill website to see the full list of fall events, including food truck stops and hayrides. Open from 9 AM to 5:30 PM daily from September 8 to October 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/honey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90014\" width=\"510\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apple Holler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the obvious (apple trees), the property is home to a restaurant, bakery, gift shop, and family farm, meaning there is no shortage of family activities. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Apple-Holler-Red-Barn-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90015\" width=\"510\" height=\"383\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>County Line Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sixteen acres of apples await you in this beautiful orchard in Hobart, Indiana, along with many other activities. Get lost in the corn maze, explore the bees, feed the goats, or roast marshmallows over a campfire. You won't have to go far for food when the kids get cranky; find freshly baked donuts, bread, pies, and cookies on-site. Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/county-line-orchard.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90016\" width=\"518\" height=\"346\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jonamac Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This family-owned property has more than 20,000 apple trees; if you are wondering where to start, check out the interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/jonamacorchard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a>farm to find out what is ripe for picking and how to use each apple variety. Brighten your day with a walk through the corn maze or book a private campsite for your group. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/jonamac.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90018\" width=\"520\" height=\"390\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Goebbert\u2019s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About 1 hour and 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fall, Goebbert's annual Fall Festival is the place where you will find everything, apple and pumpkin picking, as well as tons of other themed attractions like a straw maze, a giant pumpkin slide, a haunted house, and much more. Fall Festival tickets are sold separately. Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM until October 31st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/goebbert-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90020\" width=\"525\" height=\"296\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Heinz Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small family orchard in Lake County has no other activities besides apple picking, and in the end, you're here for the apples, and there are plenty of them. Be sure to check it out <a href=\"http:\/\/heinzorchard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">farm website<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Heinz-Orchard-154897361193962\/?ref=br_tf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page <\/a>before visiting due to the orchard's working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/heinz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90021\" width=\"522\" height=\"347\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stade\u2019s Farm and Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This farm in the far suburb of McHenry has been offering apple picking since 2017, after its owners planted and studied thousands of dwarf apple trees over several years. Visitors can pick varieties such as Sansa, Orange Cox Pippin, Winecrisp, and Goldrush.<br>Open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, weather permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/stade-s-farm-and-market.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90022\" width=\"522\" height=\"392\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kuipers Family Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1998, Wade and Kim Kuipers opened their pumpkin patch to the public with a simple mission: to share the joy of spending a day on their farm. Today, their farm includes apples, hayrides, Christmas trees, an orchard shop, and a bakery with treats. You can even host a wedding on the picturesque grounds. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sundays from 10 AM to 6 PM through October 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kuipers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90024\" width=\"507\" height=\"338\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All Seasons Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About an hour and a half<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surround yourself with more than 15,000 apple and pear trees at this family orchard in Woodstock, Illinois. Head straight to the fields for picking, get lost in the corn maze, then starting in late September, walk through the pumpkin patch and enjoy caramel apples. Open Monday\u2013Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday\u2013Sunday and holidays from 10 AM to 6 PM through October 30th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/all-seasons-orchard-woodstock-il-apple-picking-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90025\" width=\"518\" height=\"346\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Royal Oak Farm Orchard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving time from Chicago: About 1 hour and 45 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Oak boasts more than 20,000 trees and 30-plus apple varieties. The orchard provides picking containers, and the shop features donuts, caramel apples, and pies. Royal Oak also features a unique apple wood maze. Open Monday\u2013Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday\u2013Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aktuelnosti.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/royal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90026\" width=\"534\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:10px\">SOURCE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/chicago\/kids\/activities\/apple-picking-spots-near-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timeout <\/a>PHOTO: GOOGLE <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Predgra\u0111e \u010cikaga i okolna sela su puna vo\u0107njaka gde mo\u017eete da uberete kilograme vo\u0107a koje \u0107ete poneti ku\u0107i za jelo ili pravljenje poslastica (na mnogim od ovih farmi nalaze se pekare sa doma\u0107im poslasticama od jabuka). I to nije sve, u oktobru \u0107ete na\u0107i i neke od najboljih bundeva u blizini \u010cikaga kao i kukuruzne [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5118,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[368,653,438],"tags":[34746,538,22020,457,370,42179,34506,20059,20582,3019,568,51931],"class_list":["post-36359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-vesti-amerika","category-cikago","category-lifestyle","tag-aktivnosti","tag-amerika","tag-branje-jabuka","tag-chicago","tag-cikago","tag-farma","tag-jabuka","tag-jesen","tag-jesenje-aktivnosti","tag-porodicne-aktivnosti","tag-sad","tag-vocnjak"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36359"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36359\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chicagodesavanja.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36359"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}