Apple season is in full swing in northern Illinois, and orchards across the Rockford area are ready with fresh apple cider donuts, hayrides, gift shops, gallons of apple cider and bags of freshly picked apples.

Whether you're planning a trip to an old stand-by or looking for a new place to check out, here’s a list of 20 apple orchards within an hour’s drive of Rockford.

All Seasons Orchard

Location: 14510 IL-176, Woodstock

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

What they offer: Hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, sunflower trail, apple cannon, apple picking among thousands of trees, cider donuts, kettle corn, caramel apples, and a barnyard play area. For more: allseasonsorchard.com

Apple Barn Orchard

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