Apple Orchards to Check Out this Fall

PEKIN, Ill., – It's the perfect time of year to drink apple cider and eat donuts! The days are getting shorter and cooler, but there's still a touch of warmth in the air. If you're wondering what to do on your next day off, round up your family or friends and adventure to a near by apple orchard or cider mill! These seasonal specialty locations are only open for a portion of the year, so take advantage of the fall's best delicacies while they're around! Here are four apple orchards to check out this fall!

Christ Orchard - Elmwood, Illinois

Christ Orchard is located about 30 minutes from Pekin. They offer a wide variety of apples and other fall produce items.

Tanners Orchard - Speer, Illinois

Tanners Orchard is 45 minutes outside of Pekin. They offer fun for everyone, with a farmers market, you-pick apples, and a corn maze!

Jeffries Orchard - Springfield, Illinois

Jeffries is just about an hour away from Pekin. They offer a huge variety of fall produce and tons of fun for the whole family!

Wagon Wheel Pumpkin Farm - Clinton, Illinois

Wagon Wheel is also just about an hour from Pekin. They have delicious cider and donuts and offer their famous cider slushies!

Plan a trip to one, or all, of these apple orchards to check out this fall! You won't be disappointed and we think you'll leave feeling perfectly full of cider and donuts. If you're planning any other fall road trips, you should schedule an appointment at Velde Ford Pekin! We'd love to make sure you're staying safe out on the road this season! 

Located at 2200 North 8th Street, Pekin, IL 61554, Velde Ford of Pekin is committed to providing customers outstanding service. We want you to enjoy your car buying experience. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to stop by the dealership or visit our website at www.VeldeFordPekin.com. You can also reach us at (888) 221-2804. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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