Apple Picking - Friend Suggested

About 1.5 hours from Wilmette in Harvard IL is an apple picking orchard that came recommended by a friend of mine (thanks for the tip btw). The apple orchard is open now until November and there is plenty to do there from fun family entertainment and over 12,000 apples and 29 varieties (you can call on the current crop report too). They also plant in late summer and fall raspberries, pumpkins, gourds and squash. There's an Apple and Harvest Barn for the freshest picked items including peaches and their famous apple cider slushees and apple cider!

If you prefer to pick your own apples, raspberries, or pumpkins, head to our new U-pick entrance 0n the east side of the orchard. We provide the containers for your use in picking of all fruit, including apples, raspberries, and pumpkins so don't bring your own. Or stop by and visit our Bakery for their fresh cider donuts at the Country Market. The orchard has no admission fee on weekdays and offers free parking each day Monday thru Saturday. On Saturdays and holidays beginning Labor Day Weekend through October, admission is $3.00 per car/van/suv and $1.00 for motorcycles. A Season Admission Pass is available for $5.00. There is no admission fee in November. The orchard is closed on Sundays.

Visit http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com/