This is one of Stella's favorite places. Edwards is a family-owned apple orchard in Poplar Grove, Illinois the crisp apples, apple cider donuts, and freshly-pressed apple cider are fantastic. We love all of the wonderful artisan crafts, locally canned and produced jams, salsas, caramel and cheeses. https://edwardsorchard.farm/
Great place to take the kids, lots of wonderful autumn activities https://lindbergpumpkinpatch.com/
These are some of the most beautiful Japanese gardens, there are two Frank Lloyd Wright designed 16th Century Japanese homes on the property. https://andersongardens.org/