Scariest Haunted House in Illinois– are you looking for a spooky haunted house to visit this fall? We love scary haunted houses and visit lots of them if we can, though I have to say I always shriek the loudest! It’s the live scare actors that always terrify me! So, whether you want to visit … Read more
Places for Cherry Picking Illinois – we have a fabulous list of farms in IL that do pick your own cherry picking. You can eat them raw, make jam or add them to pies. You can even freeze cherries. Here is a list of u-pick cherry farms in Illinois. While you are there, see what … Read more
Places for the best petting zoo Illinois. We loved taking the kids to petting farms when they were smaller. Playful lambs in the spring, cute piglets, goats and all sorts of chickens and geese the rest of the year! So, let’s take a look at the Best Places for Petting Farms in Illinois. Summerfield … Read more
Sunflower Farms in Illinois – there are some amazing sunflower fields and sunflower mazes. Perfect for a family day out or to snap some photos for your Instagram! You can even pick the blooms at some farms and take them home. Have a look at our post on the best places to visit Sunflower Fields … Read more
Best Places for a Corn Maze in Illinois – are you looking for a corn maze to get lost in? Corn mazes make a fantastic fall family day out. Have a look at our list of a-maze-ing corn mazes in Illinois. Richardson Adventure Farm – Corn Maze 909 English Prairie Rd, Spring Grove, … Read more
Great Places for Blueberry Picking Illinois – what could be nicer than a day picking blueberries with friends and family? Other than getting to eat them afterwards of course! Whether you are looking to make blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes or just eat them raw. Here is a list of the best places to go blueberry … Read more
Best Places for Pumpkin Picking Illinois – when October hits and it will soon be Halloween, then what can be more fun that going to pick your own pumpkin? Have a look at our great list of pumpkin patches in Illinois. It’s a good idea to contact the pumpkin patch you want to visit to … Read more
Best Places for Local Honey Illinois – we love honey on fresh warm bread. Or why not eat it with fruit and Greek yogurt? It’s also said that local honey is great for helping hay fever. It’s a lovely thing to try! Have a look at our list of places to find Raw Local Honey … Read more
Best Places for Raspberry Picking Illinois – there are few days out more relaxing than picking raspberries with the family. Take a lovely summer’s day and add a punnet of raspberries and you have heaven. Have a look at our list of places to go raspberry picking in the Illinois. The Valley Orchard … Read more
Apple Picking in Illinois – The notion of apple picking is one that conjures up romantic images of happy families exploring picturesque orchards and picking crisp red fruit with golden leaves. Add to that fascinating and diverse surroundings of Indiana and the perfect family activity has been created, with no tech in sight! As you … Read more