5 Most Popular Apple Cider Donut Orchard Trips in Illinois

Fall seems to be the season most of us think we'll start exercising to lose the summer excess but hold on, not so fast. You have to get a sack of donuts first.

I am a lifelong apple cider donut lover and I'm being 100% honest when I say I have never had a bad cider donut. Never. I've had some that were better than others, but they were all delicious, and are welcome in my belly at any time.

Best Apple Cider Donuts in Illinois

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I've got a house full of people who are quite excited about heading out and getting some warm cider donuts. It never really seems quite like fall until you visit an orchard and fill a basket with apple cider, donuts, and about fifty bucks worth of snacks you didn't know you had to have.

More: 28 Things You Might Actually NOT Hate About Fall Around Rockford

Best Apple Orchard Trips in Northern Illinois

I've picked five different orchards all within a short drive from the Rockford area. They aren't in any particular order, they are all fantastic, so pick one this year that you've never been to before. These orchards all offer many apple varieties, delicious cider, donuts, and snacks, but each one of these places adds its own 'flavor' to your fun family experience.

Pick a favorite, get the family in the car, and go get something tasty. And, speaking of tasty, have you had the original Cider Donut Sundae, from Cherry Valley, IL's Cattle & Cream Market?

Take a good look at your new favorite dessert. You can take many great road trips around Illinois looking for the best places to spot beautiful fall colors, or you can just head straight to snacks like in the photo below.