ORCHARDS

DRIVE THROUGH THE ROLLING HILLS AND VALLEYS OF SHAWNEE FOREST COUNTRY AND VISIT THE ORCHARDS OF THE SHAWNEE HILLS. SEE THE BUZZ OF WHOLESALE PACKING HOUSE OPERATIONS, SHOP FOR FRESH PRODUCE, SAMPLE FRESH FRUIT AND CIDER. PEACHES ARE A SEASONAL KNOCKOUT IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DURING THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST. DON’T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT NECTARINES!

DURING THE FALL MONTHS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, FEAST ON A LARGE VARIETY OF APPLES AND OF COURSE, PUMPKINS!

BREMER'S ORCHARD

A luscious peach orchard in Metropolis, Il dedicated to bringing the southernmost Illinois region homegrown peaches. Open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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MILEUR ORCHARD

For three generations, Mileur Orchard has been serving the Jackson County community. Open seasonally, with a bakery and acres and acres of good quality fruit. We are here to serve you! We have events scheduled in the spring, summer and fall.

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LIPE ORCHARDS

Food stand, fruit store and farmers market for a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. From homemade jams, jellies, salsa and relish to local herbs, cider and peaches, Lipe Orchard is your one-stop-shop for everything homegrown.

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FLAMM ORCHARD

With picnic seating available for summer-time favorite treats like pies, apple dumplings, cobblers and strawberry shortcake, Flamm Orchard provides in-season strawberries, peaches and apples.

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RENDLEMAN'S ORCHARD & FARM MARKET

During harvest season, which runs from June through October, Rendleman Orchards offers retail packages of our best quality farm-fresh, tree ripened peaches, nectarines and apples along with a wide selection of other fruits and vegetables, as well as jams, jellies, pickled items, baking and soup mixes, ciders, salsas, snack mixes, candles, linens, apple cider donuts. An online store featuring apple gift boxes and specialty food gift boxes are quite popular during the months of Nov and Dec.

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PEACH BARN WINERY AND CAFE

The barn was built in 1940 and was originally used to harvest peaches from the land. With scandanavian touches and authentic items from Sweden throughout the building. you'll fall in love with this local gem in Southernmost wine country.

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ECHO VALLEY ORCHARDS

Large orchard featuring wholesale and retail sale of apples and peaches. Roadside market stand open to tourists. Tours welcome of produce packing demonstration.

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Shawnee Challenge?

YOU’RE INVITED TO VISIT US ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IT’S EASY TO GET HERE FROM INTERSTATES 57 OR 24. WE’RE LESS THAN THREE HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS, MEMPHIS, NASHVILLE, OR EVANSVILLE. WE ARE EAGER TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY WAY TO MAKE YOUR STAY IN SOUTHERNMOST ILLINOIS MEMORABLE.

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(618) 833-9928 or (800) 248-4373

P.O. Box 378 Anna, Illinois 62906