As the weather gets colder, local farmers are gearing up to embrace the fall season with exciting and tasty treats for Illinois foodies. From sugary apple cider donuts to farm-fresh pumpkins and apples, these popular spots have a variety of seasonal items and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Illinois has countless orchards and family farms to visit year-round. Here are the top 10 must-visit fall foodie destinations near you:

1. Eckert’s County Store & Farms – 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville

• • Country Restaurant, Cider Shed, Mr. E’s Donut and Custard Shop, bakery, deli, concessions

2. Kuipers Family Farm – 1 N. 318 Watson Road, Maple Park

• • Orchard Shop Bakery, Farmhouse Kitchen, Tree Top Tap, Smoke House & Grill, Farmyard Bar, Donut Dugout, Corncession Trailer

3. Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm – 4853 US Highway 52, Minooka

• • Heap’s Home Cookin’

4. Prairie Moon Farm – 1467 State Route 97, Knoxville
5. Mariah’s Mums & More – 16727 Airport Road, Clinton

• • Farm Market & Gift Barn, Farm Market – Fresh Picked Seasons, Taste of the Farm Food Concession

6. Seigel’s Cottonwood Farm – 17250 S. Webster Road, Lockport

• • Kaity’s Country Store

7. Royal Oak Farm Orchard – 15908 Hebron Road, Harvard
8. All Seasons Apple Orchard – 14510 Illinois Route 176, Woodstock

• • Country Kitchen, The Outdoor Grill, Ice Cream Shoppe & Market, donuts, Lemonade & Churro Wagon

9. Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm – 13341 W. 151^st, Homer Glen
10. Rendleman Orchards – 9680 State Route 127 N., Alto Pass

• • Farm Market