Autumn Adventures in McHenry County, Illinois

Apple and Pumpkin Picking, Farm-to-Table Dining, Corn Mazes, and Vibrant Fall Colors!

Experience the quintessential fall experience with our curated itinerary in McHenry County, Illinois! Go apple and pumpkin picking, enjoy delicious farm-to-table dining, get lost in a corn maze, and marvel at the vibrant fall foliage. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, come and enjoy the best that autumn has to offer in McHenry County!

the first sign of fall is apple picking season!

Here are a few great apple orchards to choose from:

All Seasons Orchard

  • 14510 IL. Rt. 176
  • (815) 338-5637

All Seasons Orchard has everything you need for a day of family fun with more than 30 different activities. Pick apples or pumpkins, explore the…

Stade's Farm & Market

  • 3709 Miller Rd.
  • (815) 675-6396

After years of studying, planning, planting, and pruning, Stade’s Farm & Market opened a beautiful pick-your-own apple orchard in Fall 2017…

Cody's Farm Market & Orchard

  • 19502 River Road
  • (815) 568-7976

Around the end of August and beginning of September a few of our early varieties of apples are available pre-picked at all our stands. Apples will…

the picking continues with finding the perfect pumpkin

Richardson Adventure Farm

  • 909 English Priarie Rd
  • (815) 675-9729

Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! There's lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig…

Tom's Farm Market

  • 10214 Algonquin Rd
  • (847) 669-3421

TOM’s Fresh, Homegrown Produce. Produce grown right here on our Family Farm in Huntley, IL includes: Tom’s own Sweet Corn, Green Beans, Pickles…

All Seasons Orchard

  • 14510 IL. Rt. 176
  • (815) 338-5637

All Seasons Orchard has everything you need for a day of family fun with more than 30 different activities. Pick apples or pumpkins, explore the…

Stade's Farm & Market

  • 3709 Miller Rd.
  • (815) 675-6396

At Stade’s, we grow many different varieties of pumpkins. Sizes range from one pound to 200 pounds; colors are classic dark orange, white, blue…

grab a seasonally fresh meal

McHenry County is filled with endless farm to table options, here are a few of our favorites to help you narrow your search!

1776 Restaurant

  • 397 West Virginia Street
  • 815-356-1776

We believe fine dining can and should affect community in a positive way, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We are passionate about…

Cary Ale House & Brewing Company

  • 208 W Main St
  • (847) 639-7244

Cary Ale House is a gastro pub focusing on serving high quality chef-created pub food and craft beer in a fun pub environment where people come to…

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen

  • 110 N. Main Street
  • (815) 356-9980

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen specializes in gourmet comfort foods, artisan sandwiches and burgers all utilizing local and sustainable ingredients…

UpRooted

  • 2816 W. IL Route 120
  • (815) 679-6996

Our restaurant offers Certified Angus Beef steaks, seafood, antibiotic and hormone free chicken, vegetarian and seasonal specials. Although we are…

soak up the colors of fall

From state parks to conservation land, McHenry County is home to epic autumn foliage

Chain O'Lakes State Park

  • 8916 Wilmot Road
  • (847) 587-5512

Chain O'Lakes State Park is a 2793 acre Illinois state park at the inlet of the Fox River into the Chain O'Lakes in Lake and McHenry counties, in…

Coral Woods Conservation Area

  • 7400 Somerset
  • (815) 338-6223

Dominated by a core of century old red and white oaks, the environmental significance of Coral Woods is the protection of these diminishing oak…

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area

  • 2411 N. Route 23
  • (815) 338-6223

Marengo Ridge Conservation Area is one of McHenry County’s most popular and treasured areas. It contains over 818 acres of oak and hickory…

Volo Bog

  • 28478 W. Brandenburg Road
  • (815) 344-1294

If you're looking for a truly unique outdoor adventure, head for Volo Bog State Natural Area in Lake County in northeastern Illinois. The site…