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Country Corner Fall Flea Market
Enjoy a large Flea Market with over 20 vendors each day displaying their wares for sale from 10am to 5pm. Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze. Fall Fun Park Hours: 10:30am to 6pm.
Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities.
Country Corner Pumpkin Cannon Weekend
Have you ever seen pumpkins fly at the speed of sound? Watch the Q-9 pumpkin cannon – always shooting for a world record, or pick and shoot your own pumpkin. Distance and accuracy competitions are held twice daily.
Located between Marion and Carbondale, this 18-hole, semi-private par 70 course features lush zoysia fairways and a practice area with target greens. Crab Orchard made Golf Digest's 2008/09 "Best Places to Play" list.
Looking to catch the big one? The Crappie Pro Shop has bait of all kinds including Bobby Garland baits. Take home a new rod and reel from the Crappie MaXX or Falcon line. This store carries most all your fishing needs including fish finder technology.
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary
Tour Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary. Animal lovers can learn about, pet, hold and feel some of the 350 rescued animals, comprised of 30 different species. All income supports the rescued animals. Critter Camp is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable, volunteer operated, no-kill facility that does not buy, breed, sell or exploit any animal.Personally guided tours are available seven days a week year round for up to six people per tour, but all tours are by appointment.
CITY:German Valley
Enjoy fine handcrafted Illinois wines served with a personal touch in a relaxing country atmosphere. Experience the outdoor beauty of Southwestern Illinois' rolling farmland or sip wine indoors by a cozy fire.
The UP Center of Champaign County brings its seventh annual festival to Downtown Champaign. Celebrate with a parade and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Downtown bars will have dedicated entertainment for the LGBT community and all to enjoy!
Formerly "The Taste of Downtown Danville" in Danville, IL. Culture Shock is more than a music and arts festival. It is a celebration of our culture! Come enjoy 3 days of Free unique music, arts, food, vendors, retail and vintage, Comic Con, street performers and more!
Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch and entertainment farm offers activities for the whole family. Open July 20–December 20, the orchard country store and bakery offer a wide variety of gift and food items, including pies, fritters, apple crisp donuts and award-winning cider. Outdoor activities include seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, kids play structures, a giant slide, several mazes including the corn maze, petting zoo, toddler area, birthday parties and corporate picnics. Weekend activities include outdoor meals, live entertainment, seasonal pony rides, and an orchard wagon.
Zombies, ghosts, ghouls, monsters, clowns, and more await you on the General Dacey Trail in Forest Park. Come and get spooked while walking the mile loop of the trail. First hour will be less spooky so little kids can enjoy. Times will be 5-8 pm on October 21, 22, 28, 29. This is sponsored by the Shelbyville Chautauqua Preservation Committee.
Located in Martinsville, this tree farm features Colorado Blue and Norway Spruce, Douglas and Fraser Fir, and White and Scotch Pine trees.
Situated on the historic Lincoln Highway Dairy Joy is much more than an old-fashioned ice cream parlor or hamburger joint. Dairy Joy is a unique one-of-a-kind classic American restaurant. With inside seating, an outside patio, and a walk-up window, Dairy Joy has been a favorite community gathering place for more than 50 years, where appetites are quickly satisfied and memories are formed and perpetuated.
Deerpath Golf Course in Lake Forest opens for play in March and closes for the season on or about December 15. This 18-hole public course, measures 6,255 yards with a par 70 and 5,487 yards with a par 72 for women. The course has spectacular mature trees, high quality naturalized areas and beautiful water features including ponds and streams. The Deerpath Golf Academy offers the finest golf instruction on the North Shore. Golfers of all abilities will realize immediate and sustainable improvement for a lifetime of better golf.
CITY:Lake Forest
Didier Farms offers a variety of vegetables and flowers in our greenhouse this spring, and our farmers market in summer. U-pick opportunities are plentiful throughout the summer, weather permitting. During our Pumpkinfest, the last week of September and all of October, we offer hayrides, pony rides, corn maze and an exotic zoo, in beautiful Lake County. Also enjoy the Buffalo Creek Mining Co, pony & camel rides, Animal Land, Pumpkin Playland, kiddie rides, Parakeet Encounter, Pig Races (Sat, Sun & Mon) Pumpkin Patch Café, homemade apple cider & pumpkin donuts made daily. Antique tractor display, fall produce, birthday parties and school groups by reservation only.
Pumpkinfest will be held September 24-October 31, 2016. Includes tractor drawn hayrides, corn maze, New this year are the Buffalo Creek Mining Co, pony & camel rides, Animal Land, Pumpkin Playland, kiddie rides, Parakeet Encounter, Pig Races (Sat, Sun & Mon) Pumpkin Patch Café, homemade apple cider & pumpkin donuts made daily. Antique tractor display, fall produce, birthday parties and school groups by reservation only.
October brings pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, farm animals, and fun. Also come see our Civil war reenactment the third weekend in October. Warrior Dash Midwest in June. On site gift shop.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. Configure it any way you like. You may need a 500-booth to 800-booth area, or 100 to 200 booths. If you're planning a larger show, you'll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. Or you can create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty, so just ask.
Enjoy the fall weather during the annual Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off. The Chili Cook-Off will take place from noon to 3 p.m. in the giant warehouse and pavilion at Elijah P's. $100 cash prizes in 5 categories and $25 to register a team. Admission: $6 per adults, $3 per kid 10 and under. For more information, call (618) 463-1016.
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Previously known as O' Brien Field, Dozer Park is home to Minor League Baseball's Peoria Chiefs and Bradley University Baseball. Located in downtown Peoria. Within walking distance of the Peoria Civic Center and minutes from several downtown hotels. A modern state of the art facility with private dining areas and business meeting accommodations all year round. The perfect fit for all types of group outings.
Located at the intersection of I-57 and I-64, the Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon is just moments away from popular attractions, shopping, outdoor adventures and history lessons.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Early Tin Dusters Fall Color Run
Behold the bright bursts of color all around Quincy as nearly 900 sweet pre-1949 vehicles roll into town for the 39th Annual Color Run. The downtown streets of Quincy are filled Saturday with cars, vendors and shopping promotions. Enjoy the Quincy Preserves Fall Home tour Saturday, showcasing homes within the East End Historic District and other neighborhoods. Upper Moorman Park is filled Sunday with the brightly colored cars in a park setting, for the enjoyment for all ages. The entire car show weekend is free admission for cars and spectators.
Eckert's Country Store & Farms - Grafton
Eckert's rustic barn and farm looks just like it did years ago, specializing in peaches, apples and pumpkins. Take a free wagon ride out to the farm to pick your own produce, and enjoy the charming country store and bakery.
Edwards West is a popular destination for families to enjoy the sights, tastes, and activities of an apple orchard and farm market. For a fun family outing, enjoy the experience of picking your own apples, pumpkins and raspberries. Visit the play area featuring the wooden bus and train, the corn cribs, the wagon slide and our animals in the "Petting Farm." Stroll through the over 100 year old dairy barn with displays of bright colored apples, freshly squeezed cider, fresh apple cider donuts, and wonderful gift items that are on display.
Open August through November, come visit our farm this fall to share in our rustic culture and enjoy a taste of the season. Many varieties of apples to taste. Also available, in season, are raspberries, pumpkins, home-made goodies, and our famous apple cider donuts. Take a horse drawn ride out to the orchard to pick your own apples too. Family tradition starts here! There's a petting zoo too.
CITY:Poplar Grove
Effingham has four community parks. All offer baseball diamonds, play grounds, basketball courts and great areas for family picnics.
Opened in 1986, this indoor rink is open seasonally from August to May. Public skating sessions are the main attraction but the rink is available for private parties as well. Large arcade, snack bar and Skate Shop on site.
Enjoy the comfort of this guest house. Amenities include a cozy sitting room, kitchen, and a deck with a view of the Mississippi River. Perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing getaway. The End of the Trail Inn is close to restaurants, shops and area attractions.
This gift shop has a wide selection of fresh flowers, gourmet foods, home decor products and fragrances, crystal, and other gifts for you to choose from. We are members of FTD™ and Teleflora™, and you won't find better quality products at any other store.
The Evergreen Cemetery Walk brings the voices of McLean County's history to life. Costumed actors portray individuals representing all walks of life from the county's past on the beautiful grounds of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Put on your walking shoes and bring your family to participate in this fascinating, award-winning outdoor theatrical program.
An authentic, five-story (68 feet) working Dutch windmill located on the Fox River Trail. Built in the 1850's by two German craftsmen and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteer millers serve as docents on the weekends. The Fabyan Windmill is open weekends, May 15 – October 15, from 1-4 p.m. Private tours are also available by appointment.
The Fairways Golf Course is a serene 18-hole golf course designed by Perry Maxwell, ASGCA, which is open to the public and cherished by those in the Rochelle area since 1929. We are host to immaculate tree-lined fairways and an exceptional restaurant, Beacon on The Green, for lunch, dinners and banquets.
Fall Color Festival and Glass Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate the cool crisp weather and the changing of the seasons in nature! Fall Color Fest at The Morton Arboretum is a festival of activities to entertain the entire family. One of the most anticipated events is the Glass Pumpkin Patch. Each piece is unique and each particular glass pumpkin has been made exclusively for this event at The Morton Arboretum. Don't miss your chance to take home one (or more!) of these exquisite pieces of art. Fun is nestled in a radiant nature show of reds, golds, and oranges. All ages.
Fall Colors Weekend at Starved Rock State Park
Join the Starved Rock guides as we hike to overlooks and canyons to view the spectacular colors of fall. Learn about the history and geology of Starved Rock. Hikes leave from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9:00am & 1:00 pm.
This annual craft show features the works of more than 300 crafters and artists displayed in booths, buildings and tents at the Boone County Fairgrounds. This show has a reputation for featuring hand-crafted, quality, original work. Vendors go through a juried application process, enabling us to provide you with an outstanding display of folk art, wood carving, dried florals, pottery, painted and appliqued clothing, jewelry, fine art and much more.
Celebrate the fall season with a farmers market, arts and craft vendors and local musical entertainment.
The Fall Festival of Crafts in Sandwich, Illinois is the oldest and largest craft fair in the state! There will be hundreds of vendors! It will be attended by thousands! Held at three locations in Sandwich: Sandwich Fairgrounds (815.498.9688), Downtown Sandwich on Railroad Street (815.786.9404), Indian Springs Shopping Center on Route 34 (630.330.1202). Always the last Thursday in Sept. 9 am - 5 pm
Organizers have planned a one-day tour in and around Union and Jackson counties. Transportation, lunch and commemorative t-shirt are provided as part of the tour. The fall tour will commence at the Shawnee College Annex in Anna, Illinois at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The Fall Ozark Tour coincides with National Public Lands day. The tour will visit Shawnee National Forest sites including the Kaolin pond area where the clay for the famous Kirkpatrick pottery was obtained; Pomona Natural Bridge, one of the largest Natural Bridges in the Midwest; and the Lincoln-Douglas debate site at the old Union County fairgrounds all with interpretation by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
The name Famous Fossil was inspired by the many fossils emerging from the earth as grapevines were planted. Sculpted and reshaped over thousands of years, the rolling hills are now home to over 12 varieties of red and white wine grapes. You'll taste Marquette, Frontenac and St. Croix in our red wines and LaCrescent, Traminette or our blend of Prairie Star, LaCrosse and Brianna in our whites. Looking for a sweet wine? You'll fall in love with our Blackberry, Red Raspberry and our "pie-in-a-glass" Summer Rhubarb wine. Enjoy a glass of wine in our tasting room and snack on our delicious Sweet & Savory Plate filled with local cheeses, sausage, crackers and more. We're open year round with events and festivals every month including painting classes with local artists, wagon tours through the vineyard, and our Fossil Fest in August and Garlic Fest in October. Our beautiful Oak Barrel Room overlooking our vineyard is available for parties, showers and meetings. So come see our vineyard, watch wine being made and taste the best of the Midwest at Famous Fossil Winery. Open daily from 11-6. Visit www.famousfossilwinery.com to learn more.
Located on the campus of Highland Community College - features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theater Program, a community performing arts theater.
200 indoor booths of quality hand-crafted items by exhibitors from 7 states. Holiday decor, oil paintings, water colors, yard art, metal work, mosaic art, purses, home decor. A quality show.
CITY:St. Charles
Fever River Railroad/Stephenson Society of Model Trainmen Open House
For model railroad aficionados and everyone else who ever enjoyed model trains, this is something to see. The Fever River Railroad is a 103 by 24 foot scale model of a hypothetical railroad. The railroad intersects with models of "real" railroads, each of which can be operated independently. Up to 20 trains can be operating at one time. Industries along the railroad right-of-way duplicate either actual facilities or are typically correct of the industries that would be found in the Upper Midwest. The scenery represents the geographical area as well. A collection of railroad memorabilia and pictures are on display.
Surely you heard Lovie Smith (former Chicago Bears Head Coach 2014-2012) is the new Fighting Illini Football Head Coach. We are more excited than ever for an incredible and lively season, this year! Come out and see more orange in one place, than you've ever seen before and cheer on the Fighting ILLINI! Looking for discounted tickets? We've got you covered with a collaboration with Illini Athletics! Use the promo code "VCC" at http://bit.ly/1C2np6Q for discounted tickets for the three select games listed below: September 10 | Fighting Illini vs. North Carolina October 29 (Homecoming) | Fighting Illini vs. Minnesota November 19 (Senior Day) | Fighting Illini vs. Iowa
Flamm Orchards/Fruits & Cream Stand
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like homemade strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies.
Forest Foundation of Kendall County's Fall Fest
Free family fun in a beautiful and inspiring location. Join the Forest Foundation of Kendall County at their Annual Fall Fest. This family-friendly event will feature live animal interactions and demonstrations, kids' activity areas, live music, concessions sponsored by the Kendall County Pork Producers, and more! Bring chairs to relax in while you enjoy the entertainment. Food will be available for purchase throughout the day. 11 am - 5 pm
Forest Park is a municipal park with the Chautauqua Auditorium, Vietnam Memorial, Family Aquatic Center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball & softball diamonds, fishing lagoon (Crystal Lake), skateboard park, soccer fields, a youth athletic center, and more. There is an entrance to the General Dacey trail at the back of the park and the Memorial Sunken Gardens have been revitalized. The park is also home to the Festival of Lights.
We raised cattle for 40 years. What would go with steak? A burgeoning industry was right under our noses and we began winemaking, the first and thus oldest winery in Montgomery County. Visits to wineries in Illinois in 2000, helped education, vineyard managers and winemakers giving valuable time and information. We refreshed old memories of chemistry, and planted grapes. Our children, friends and neighbors joined us in picking by hand, and are still with us since 2003. February 2, 2008, we opened. The winery was packed with those feisty individuals who came by the previous summers to see the building going up, only to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into the winery to taste the wines and give us an opinion. We listened. Now visitors walk the vineyards to compare the grapes with the wine in their glass. Wine tastings are offered without charge. We are open year-round Friday through Sunday. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available for over 200. Today, we produce 5000 gallons of wine from grapes, and we encourage wine education from both sides of the tasting room table. Come join us!
This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children's activities.
A unique hands-on winery dedicated to the production of premium fine wines in the germanic styles of the masters. Our wines, both berry fruit and grape, are intended to express the pure natural attributes of the fruit with minimal interference of the winemaker. Which means, very little oaking, no added tannins, very discrete fining,and the purest of yeasts. Of course,we will occasionally take a flight of fancy and ferment a Honeysuckle or a Banana-chocolate-caramel wine for the novelty of it. We love to discuss wine making techniques with our guests at the tasting room and showcase our unique products.
Welcome to one of Illinois' premier boutique wineries! Just west of Chicago, in the Fox River Valley, you have the chance to experience truly unique, fine wines of Illinois! Whether you prefer red, white, dry or sweet, you'll find the perfect wine for your palate at Fox Valley Winery. So spend a little time with them at their beautiful Fox River Valley location. Sample their wines and judge for yourself.
Find scotch and white pine, douglas and fraser fir trees, along with wreaths and farm-raised whole sausage.
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900 The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright's first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House now enjoys the opportunity to be appreciated by architecture fans from around the world. This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B. Harley Bradley House is open for 1 hour tours.
Friends Forever Humane Society Dog Park
Take your dog to this special 10 acre fenced dog park with a pond (for dog swimming ony). The park also offers a separate fenced area for small dogs and a dog agility equipment area. Fee is $5.00 per dog per day. Open: Every day dawn to dusk.
From Page to Stage Volume VI "The Brits Are Coming!"
Family-friendly concert celebrating all things British, from music to literature, the Beatles to James Bond, and Roald Dahl's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang screenplay to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill is a great place to bring the whole family for lunch or dinner. Located in Mt Vernon, IL, the Frosty is a restaurant and bar with daily lunch specials at affordable prices. Stop in for a great meal served by a friendly staff and see what you've been missing!
CITY:Mount Vernon
Activities for the entire family will be held all day long on Saturday in downtown Fulton and include inflatable rides, pumpkin painting, games, balloon artist, gunny sack races, face painting, games, a straw bale maze, make n' take crafts, and more. Heritage Canyon will be open both Saturday and Sunday where you can explore life in the log cabin settlement, blacksmith and woodworking shops, Early American crafters in period clothing, vintage farm machinery, a covered bridge, church, one-room school house & demonstrations of pioneer living. Go to our website for a full listing of events.
Experienced birder, knowledgeable about a variety of birding habitats in the Galena/Jo Daviess County Area, offers guided field trips on selected Saturdays. Private trips available by appointment.
Experience Illinois wine at Galena Cellars and celebrate a 30 year tradition of family winemaking. Located just a short drive from downtown Galena, Galena Cellars Vineyard--A Lawlor Family Winery--provides an escape to the country and a breathtaking view. Enjoy wine tasting, from your choice of 40 different varietals, while relaxing on the comfortable wrap-around deck of the charming farmhouse turned Tasting Room, and learn how the twenty-two varieties of grapes grown in the rich soil and unique terroir found there go from vine to award-winning wine. Meet winemaker Christine Lawlor and chat with the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides as you tour the state-of-the-art facility and partake in a sensory program designed to help you fully experience wine tasting with all of your senses. In love with the vineyard? Stay a little longer at the Vineyard Suite or Country Farmhouse. Or imagine celebrating your special day in this scenic setting. Special arrangements are gladly catered to for engagements, showers, weddings, family reunions, meetings and group tours. The vineyard is open daily May through October and weekends or Saturdays only November through March. Special events at the vineyard include Wine Lovers' Weekend in March, Fall Harvest and Art Festival in September, and Nouveau Wine Weekend in November. Honored with more than 1,000 awards from competitions throughout the world, the Lawlor Family looks forward to raising a glass with you and sharing their passion for Illinois wine.
Galena Cellars Winery & Tasting Room
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
Hot air balloon rides sunrise and sunset daily. Reservations required. Gift certificates available. Groups welcome. Call for pricing and information.
View beautiful works of art from local and regional artists. Choose from watercolor and oil paintings, metal artwork and stained-glass.
Seasonal flowers and vegetable crops will be supplemented from the kitchen with soups, jams, pestos, breads and muffins. Please visit our market, kitchen and garden when you come to shop, it's a lovely trip worthy of time spent in a most beautiful place. Open June through October.
CITY:Lake Forest
Explore the dramatic rock formations, cliffs and trails of the most visited site in the Shawnee National Forest. Millions of years in the making, the Garden of the Gods provides spectacular views unlike anywhere in the Midwest. See Camel Rock, Anvil Rock, Devil's Smoke Stack and other magnificent rock formations in this hiker's and photographer's wonderland.
CITY:Karbers Ridge
Located just minutes outside of Effingham. The Gardens of Heartland can fully satisfy your requirements for affordable & elegant receptions & outdoor weddings, or small gatherings.
German Beer Garden at Pere Marquette Lodge
Join us on the terrace at Pere Marquette Lodge for a German Beer Garden. This event will feature special German made beers as well as a delicious variety of bratwursts along with live German music. No reservations are needed but seating is limited so feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets just in case. The Beer Garden at Pere Marquette is a wonderful place to spend a relaxing day filled with entertainment, a gorgeous view, cheap beer, awesome food and an ambiance that cannot be found anywhere else. For more information, call (618) 786-2331.
German Valley Historical Museum
This newly refurbished museum features displays of memorabilia relating to the history of German Valley and the surrounding area, including items from the Ostfriesian area of Germany. A kitchen area, bedroom, dining room, parlor, military room, and children's playroom are furnished with items from the past, and a display room offers a variety of exhibits. A schoolroom contains items of interest from German Valley's Pleasant Prairie Academy and other area schools. Farm and other outdoor exhibits are featured in an outdoor facility. Special events and displays are featured throughout the year. Open May through October, last Sunday of the month, 1 to 4pm or by appointment (815-362-3671).
CITY:German Valley
Spectacular woodlands and sheer sandstone walls create a challenge for rock climbing and rappelling, as well as hiking. Outdoor lovers will also find horseback riding, a lookout tower, cabins and a swimming pool. Dine at historic Giant City Lodge, known for its homemade fried chicken dinner. Two different locations in Giant City State Park near Carbondale give you climbing options. A trail behind the picnic shelter takes you to a set of steep bluffs known as Shelter #1 near the Makanda entrance; another climbing area of the park includes the steep sandstone cliffs in Devil's Standtable. Plan to bring all of your own equipment since no permanent anchors are allowed. Ropes are permitted in both areas. After rainstorms, the wet sandstone gets really slippery. Use caution when grabbing for ledges as copperhead snakes warm themselves on the rocks during sunny days.
Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Taste award-winning wines and shop the unique selection of gifts and accessories for wine lovers.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center
Fall: festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals, and more. Spring/Summer: large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Admission is free - cost for some activities.
CITY:South Barrington
Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - Hampshire
Ride the wagon to pick your own pumpkin, shop the Harvest Market and visit the Farmers Wife Cafe and Bakery. Goebbert's has a second location in South Barrington.
Goose Island Brewpub - Wrigleyville
Goose Island is an innovator and leader in the craft of brewing. Striving to create beers that define styles, win awards, and captivate the hearts, imaginations, and palates of beer drinkers. They're always expanding its repertoire of award-winning draft and bottled beers and currently bottle 50 craft beers. Tours and tastings are available.
Saturdays, May through October, experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown, fresh, naturally ripened farm products; tasty baked goods with locally grown ingredients; and wonderful art and gift ideas.The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. A safe, wholesome environment for kids, so bring the family and stop on by! From 8:00 a.m. till Noon.
This country home, located in Grafton, Illinois, is nestled on over 70 acres of trees, pasture and farmland. Enjoy hours with your family exploring the outdoors, fishing, roasting marshmallows or taking a ride on the paddle boat. The property features pond fishing, camping, bonfire and BBQ facilities, hiking areas and picnicking. No hunting is allowed on the property but hunters are more than welcome to stay in this region known for its duck and deer hunting. Reservations are required.
Centrally located in Grafton with two suites available. Each suite has a wet bar with a refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot. A large sitting area with a TV, DVD player and a full size sofa. The bedroom has a queen size bed and fireplace. The bathroom has a shower, a large make-up vanity and features the Bain Ultra air jetted tub for two. Making it perfect for the special couples getaway!
Located in the quaint river town of Grafton Illinois along the Great River Road Scenic Byway, the Grafton Winery and Brewhaus overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Nestled among the river bluffs, our winery offers great views of the river for every season. Come join us for dinner with soup, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pasta dishes. Private parties & banquets are welcome.
Looking for a jaw dropping, heart racing experience? Try Grafton's newest attraction – a zip line that affords those brave enough a stunning river view and hours of fun. The nine zip lines total 1.75 miles, which should take approximately two hours to complete. The first of nine zip lines is nicknamed the Baby Bear – the shortest measuring only 300 feet in length. The longest, at 2,000 feet, is the Soaring Eagle, which has breathtaking views during its 250-foot descent. The Deer Hollow (3rd zip) and the Barn Burner (the final zip) are both 1,500 feet. The Limestone Leap (7th zip) is 1,300 feet, the River Run (5th zip) is 1,200 feet, the Gobblers Knob (6th zip) is 1,000 feet and the Road Runner (2nd zip) at 700 feet.
Grand Prarie Families and Farm
The farm offers organic chicken, beef, pork, milk, cheese, bread and herbs.
Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway
Explore the heart of America! Follow the Mississippi River as it winds its way along Illinois' western border from Galena to Cairo. Experience over 550 miles of small towns, big cities, historic sites, recreational areas, cultural attractions and museums. Follow the green and white paddle wheel signs as they guide your next adventure!
We offer a half marathon walk/run, 5K walk/run a 10K walk/run as well as a 13.1 and 55 mile bike ride. The race begins in Hamilton, Illinois, travels along the mighty Mississippi and ends in Nauvoo, Illinois at the state park. The Great River Road Run is one of the most scenic sport races in America and the proceeds benefit the Hancock County, Illinois Food Pantries.
Green City Outdoor/Indoor Market
Green City Market is Chicago's only year-round farmer's market promoting local, sustainable farmers, producers and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events. Enjoy the Outdoor market May through October.
Green Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast
Come home to Green Tree Inn where you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more. Let us pamper you while you enjoy the peacefulness of the quaint village often referred to as the "town that time forgot". Green Tree Inn is located right off the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton. Take advantage of all the local activities and then come back to the Inn to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. All rooms have private bathrooms with shower/tub combo. Take advantage of our screened in porch, fire pit in the garden or fireplace in our great room to relax and unwind. The Inn is great in all seasons. Free Wi-Fi is available. Bicycles are available for our guests to take a leisurely ride around the village or on one of the local bike trails. This is a non-smoking facility
Comfort, convenience and beautiful surroundings await you in this 1870's guest house located in the historic Christian Hill District. Enjoy private one or two bedroom units with secluded brick courtyards and cozy gas fireplaces. Located on State Street, the Haagen Haus is within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, the scenic byway, biking and walking trails, and the Argosy Casino.
Hailey's Winery, established in 2009, specializes in handcrafted wines from grape varieties native to Illinois, as well as other varietals, and seasonal fruits. Owned and operated by two women, Hailey's is a fully functioning winery, producing and bottling award-winning wines in Byron, Illinois location. We strive to offer a variety of wines and an enjoyable experience for each guest, and want our visitors to feel completely at ease with wine tasting and selection. The winery is open year round, with tastings available any time during business hours, monthly live music, and tasting room rental for private celebrations. We carry specialty cheeses, sausage, chocolates, craft beer selections, and gift items. Guests may gather, relax and enjoy our wines in the pleasant tasting room, or on our patio during warm weather.
Hamilton Lakes is home to Chicagoland's largest fireworks display synced to music as well as an annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The lakes also offers several fields good for soccer tournaments and other outdoor activities.
Hantverk Galleri celebrates handmade every day! Colorful porcelain, wedding cake stands, custom pottery, artisan chocolate from the Bishop Hill Chocolate Company and workshops to discover your inner artist. Open year round.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Built in 1929, this old-fashioned country hotel has every room decorated differently. Enjoy the rich colors of Calhoun County and the Illinois River at this quaint country inn. Reservations are required.
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The bomb's set to drop at 5:30 p.m. 60 votes or bust, right? Wrong: Sherrod Brown's in Ohio for his mother's funeral and will be flying in later, which is why Reid's planning to hold the vote open for hours after it's done. If they get to 59 at 5:30, Brown will make it official tonight; if, in a surprise show of backbone, one of the centrists defects and they land at 58, presumably there'll be a mad scramble to fly Teddy in from Florida. He's scheduled to miss the vote — for now.
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I heard these in the shop along with Denon AH-D2000, Sennheisser HD 558 and Beyerdynamic DT 700. The Focals were definitely the worst sounding from them all. I tried various genres ranging from rock to classical to electronica, I just never found these engaging enough. Also the ear cups were on my ear awkwardly as they are small so not really comfortable.
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Would you mind elaborating on why they were the worst of the four you tried? In what ways were they not engaging to you?
As for the earcups, they are purposefully smaller than the others you mention because they were built to be on-ear instead of circumaural. They're more similar to something like the ESW9 in that sense.
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I heard these in the shop along with Denon AH-D2000, Sennheisser HD 558 and Beyerdynamic DT 700. The Focals were definitely the worst sounding from them all. I tried various genres ranging from rock to classical to electronica, I just never found these engaging enough. Also the ear cups were on my ear awkwardly as they are small so not really comfortable.
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Yea I know they are meant to be on ear rather than over ear, but for some reason I didn't them very comfortable, although it shouldn't be taken as these are just not wearable. For sure, you can wear them for an hour or two, but after that the clamping force and the positioning of cups would probably annoy me too much for really long sessions. For example, I find the HD 25 to be comfortable enough to be worn for many hours with no problem. Same thing with the AKG K 172 HD. Maybe I'm just a bit more sensitive and spoiled with the pads on Beyer and Denon's. But yea, focal cups are okay/good but not anything special.
For the testing, I had about 5ish minutes with them so it was very brief and I was testing lot of phones and switching quickly. I realize it's a closed headphone but going from the Denon 2K to the Focal, the soundstage decreased in width and the instrument separation wasn't that great. It was a bit congested. The 770 250 also from what I can remember had better imaging and spacing. In comparison, I would say my KRK 8400 share a similar soundstage in terms of width and depth, but the imaging on the KRKs and instrument spacing is better. I just felt it was a bit clustered on the focals or not what I'm used to.
The guy said he had gotten those ones two weeks back while the Denons and Sennheisser were over an year old. So it could've been a burn in issue, but I don't think the sound would've altered too much before vs after burning in on these like the ultrasone pro 900.
I remember testing Michael Jackson - Thriller, Nelly Furtado - Promiscious, Dark Side of the moon, Avengend Sevenfold, mozart 21 piano concerto and even through in there some Armin Van Buuren just for the heck of it. From my short experience, as expected, it lacked in the department of bass, doesn't hit as low as the Beyers, Denon, or even the HD 558. But that wasn't a concern for me because these cans aren't meant for that and I wouldn't get them for that. I'm just simply pointing that out. Over the years I've heard the sound of Focals speakers and actually gotten to like them but these headphones just didn't do it for me, probably my bias and expectations of the typical Focal sound skewing my comparison.
Moving onto the mids, from what I can remember I noticed that the mids were brought up in comparison to the recessed mids of the Denon's. Although the Beyer had a more balanced sound and sounded more natural than the Focals. As for the highs, the focals didn't have the extension of the Denons and Beyer. The cymbal crashes seemed awkward at times and couldn't fully hear the envelope on these. The sound on the Focals was a bit too grainy for my preference and sounded a bit artificial at times. Drums and other percussive elements weren't rendered as well I would like. The Beyer and KRK 8400 definitely triumphed them all in this category. The main thing that let me down about the Focals was that I just didn't find it very musical. For each genre that I tested, the focals weren't as musical as the others. I don't know if it was a burn in thing or not. Btw at that time the source I had was a Sansa Fuze with Fiio E11 running FLAC 16 bit 44.1 KHZ.
Again, I only had them for a little time along with many other phones I was trying out, plus it was a bit noisy there. So don't know if that background noise influenced it, but then again the 2K aren't great in isolation and I wasn't too bothered with external voice with the 2K. These were very brief comparisons and just my $0.02. If I had more time and could try them over a day with various setups and song my results could easily differ compared to this quick run through.
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Weird, I have had 14,400 minutes with them and they blow the others out of the water!
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I'm glad you are liking them :)
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But...did you have 14,400 minutes with them. I hear they get really good around that time. Jokes aside, I agree with you completely on this one point.
I've been listening to music from as long as I can remember from many languages, period of time and many genres and hearing them on many speakers and headphones with different sources blah blah blah you get the point.
Whenever I initially listen to something I am not looking for the lows mids, highs, stereo imaging, soundstage, timbre, tonality, brightness, FR, etc. That's all secondary for me. The first thing I look for is: Does it sound good? Is it musical in any sense?
With my experience with them, even if it was for a little time, they just couldn't get my attention as nothing sounded musical. I could listen to it and somewhat comprehend the sound, but definitely not feel anything. Like I've sometimes heard people say monitoring headphones with flat response don't sound musical, and sound somewhat sterile. If I was going with that logic, I could perhaps then understand the sound of the focals, but from what I gathered, the Focals are not meant to be monitors (unless I didn't get the memo), they are meant to be HI-FI, for (pleasurable) listening purposes. [Btw that logic about flat monitor sounding sterile is completely stupid as my KRK's, Q40 and other monitoring speakers sound very musical despite being flat and having good results on the waterfall charts (more accurate version of FR)]
When I was testing other headphones, I didn't even know they had Focals and the guy just offered me. I was actually very happy to try them given my experience with Focal speakers, so if anything my experience with them should've had a positive boost due to my attachment. But noooo....no matter what song or genre I tried, I just couln't find an attachment with them on a musical level. Btw for those 5 mins, I was just testing those specific songs I mentioned before as I had used majority of those songs as a reference for all the other headphones I tested. However, after those 5 minutes and testing, I was flipping through bunch of stuff for few more minutes trying to see if anything could bring out the beauty in these. I really, really wanted to like these headphones but it just didn't happen...it wasn't even close to sounding musical, no prat whatsoever. The poor thing sounded confused no matter what genre, just couldn't get anything to latch on to.
I would even go as far to say that my old Bose triports are more musical then the Focals. Sure, if you looked at individual things like soundstage, clarity, extension and other common checklist things, the Focals would rate higher. Although from just a pure listening standpoint, the other headphones are simply better. In my strong opinion on HI-FI headphones (monitors excluded...maybe?), musicality comes first and then all the other critical aspects. If it doesn't meet the first criteria, then there is no point in continuing further.
I don't know whether it was lack of burn, the environment I was in or just my preference in music and headphones but all in all, the Focals just didn't do it for me.
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I'm not a huge fan of the focal headphones, it's a shame because they look really nice. The hinges are not very good either, there's no sense of adjustment with the clamp, no "click" or indications of size. And the jack is very cheap, the headband rubberized surface was scuffed out of the box
And consumer's aren't buying them to back up what I've noticed! It's been on the headphone wall in the audio shop for about a month and a half now, probably thousands of people A/B'd it with the 40 other headphones... Yet, we've only sold about 4 of them...
I guess their attempt to keep up with their british rivals failed them (B&W P5), and now we plan on bringing in the P3's very soon; not to mention paradigm's new headpones and the PSB M4U...
Speaker companies are trying to get into the market big time!
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I got a chance to hear the Focals very briefly the other day. I was not overly impressed, but I was also not totally disappointed. Which was something I had kind of expected given the comments in this thread. They fit me surprisingly well and sounded like something I could grow to enjoy if I had the time to spend with them. Build quality was kind of like sound quality - not as great as I'd like, but not as bad as I had heard either.
I guess I can see how people might be underwhelmed by these. I think I prefer my V-Moda M80 overall, which - although a cheaper headphone by price - is an excellent sounding can imo. So nothing for the focal to be ashamed of losing against.
I do hope that Focal sells a boatload of these. Why? So they can take those profits and hopefully build more headphones, potentially taking into account the comments from owners and reviewers. We'll see what happens.
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lol...and i tot this is a circumaural, i managed to squeeeeze my flaps into the cups.
First sight of it was...wow wats that, i must give it a try. There was a momentary flashback to my edition*8,
but upon touching it, reality sets in...:P
Soundwise, i think its like a shure940 with more balanced bass...crisp and tight.
Not sure if sound fatigue will set in...but i do like what i hav heard in 5mins...
which explains why i am reading up this thread.
Nah, this can is not inferior to the d2000, they are just different.
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Sep 19, 1999 • Review of Sony Mavica FD-71
Great starter cam, but I outgrew it fast. The 640 x 480 resolution is great for web use, but I needed more. The battery system is unbeatable, so stuck with Sony for my next digicams. I now have a DSC-D700 and DSC-F55.
Photos taken with the 71 are often grainy, and fine detail more than 14 to 20 feet from the camera is usually lost.
If you're in the market for a beginner camera, and intend on using it for the web the FD71 is one of the best solutions. However, if you need to print... look for more resolution
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In the middle of an industrial areaPosted Aug 8, 2016
Pros: I liked the fact that it was clean and comfortable.
Cons: The customer service lacks immensely and I would highly recommend that management work on the staff treating customers in a decent manner.
Location: There is absolutely nothing to do near this location and one has to walk at least a half mile or more to go to a restaurant or find a store.
The biggest complaint I have with this hotel is the experience I had with the refusal of the hotel to honor my request for a standard room with two double beds. I had made my reservation through Expedia 10 months in advance and upon check in I was given a room with a king size bed. When I asked the front desk if they would honor my request, the front desk clerk stated they had no other rooms available. He informed me that since I had made my reservation through a third party (Expedia), they didn't have to honor my request. I travel frequently and have used Expedia for years and this is the first time I have had a hotel treat me in this manner. Not only did they put us in a room with one bed, but they also made sure they put me in a room that is below ground level, so when you look out the window you are looking at the foundation around the building and you can look up and see the bottom of the cars parked in back of the hotel. Even more special.... Would I ever return to this hotel? I can guarantee you they will never get my business again and I would never recommend this hotel to anyone. The hotel is also in the middle of an industrial area in a questionable neighborhood and I did not appreciate that either. The rooms were comfortable and clean and some of the staff were friendly, yet many of the front desk staff were not overly friendly or helpful. Overall, I would give this hotel 3 stars. I wish I had spent more money and stayed at a nicer hotel,
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Her Last Fling Lyrics
Artist: Lloyd Cole
Album: Easy Pieces
there you go again
alma tell me when
will you never learn
and now you`re underweight
and overpaid
you will not be saved
and you`re pushing 38
heaven knows your train is late
although my chance is slim
you percieve the state you`re in
is good for one last fling
in a drastic dress you walk in drastic steps
revealing no interest
you know it seems you wont be spared
and you`re so much wiser unaware, unaware
independent means being alone and being
good for one last fling
so there you go again
alma tell me when
will you ever learn
instead you walk in these drastic steps
when you know too well
you`re train has left, you`re train has left
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