So disappointed!! This is not the same Eckert's. It feels overly commercialized and everything is…read moreoverpriced. They nickel-and-dime you for everything--$20 to pick 10 tulips, another $20 just to ride the wagon to look at them. Lunch in the restaurant was also really disappointing--definitely not the home-cooked quality it used to be. Sadly, we won't be back

An old family farm...which has a restaurant, general store....and at certain times of the…read moreyear.....will be a destination to pick apples, pumpkins etc. Whether kids or adults...everyone will love this place. Food is pretty darn good. A homemade apple walnut salad with homemade dressing. What a start to the meal. Fried chicken is great. Pot pie is great. All the food really hits the spot. Market is darn big. Fresh corn when it comes in grown at the farm. A really great place to spend afternoon.

A nice alternative to some of the bigger and more popular orchards around St. Louis and across the…read moreriver in Illinois, Braeutgam Orchards is definitely a place you'll want to visit in the Fall for your annual pumpkin and apple picking traditions. Crowds were manageable and any line we stood in (whether it was for the tractor to take us to the orchard or in the bakery to buy goods) didn't take long to go through. Loved that there was no additional fee to ride the tractors to the orchards. The one downside is that while there is a bakery, there is no food stall to buy lunch or snacks like chips or hot dogs. If you plan on spending a portion of your day there, you'll want to be sure to bring a cooler with food. We made the mistake of assuming there would be things to buy for lunch and we left starving after snacking on a couple of apple cider donuts.

What a great place to take the kids. Apple picking, pumpkin patch, feeding the animals and eating…read moreat the food truck to wrap up the Saturday. The staff were nice and friendly. The wagon ride drivers were nice and did stop the wagon when requested by one of the guest since a kid drop his water bottle. For next year. I would definitely come earlier in the apple picking season.

Horrible people. They lie and accused you of stealing after you have been going there for years…read morepaying for every thing you pick. They think they can spot disabilities that aren't visible and accuse you of lying for making an honest mistake and assumption. (Driving to the trees as a handicap person with limited mobility) so the discriminate against the disabled and accuse who ever they want with no proof other then a supposed memory that never happened (or was with someone who looked like me but wasnt, so why not just kick every one who looks similar out right?) The old man thinks because he is a ex judge he is big boss and can get be a rude SOB to anyone and face no repercussions. (While he may be boss there at the store he can't just talk to people how ever he wants and accuse innocent people of stealing with out proof). So do not waste your money here unless you want to be accused of some wild accusations some time in the future and them thinking them banning you isn't going to hurt them. I hope all their tress get diseases and die.

Great experience here today at Knowlan Farms! The staff here is super friendly and helpful. They…read moretake the time to explain where to go and what types of apples they have to pick for that day. The goats for the kids are super sweet and friendly. The prices for the kids playground and wagon ride are super reasonable and takes you all around the orchard. They have an ice cream shop inside as well as many country store type products and decorations. Wonderful place to take your family for some fun!

The freshest fruit can be found right here! Seasonal fruits include strawberries, peaches, and…read moreapples. I love stopping and getting their fresh pies or cobblers with ice cream. They have covered picnic tables where you can enjoy them. Everyone working there are friendly and helpful. They're located in the rolling hills of southern Illinois approximately 12 miles south of Carbondale. It's a beautiful drive or ride to get there and I highly recommend you check them out.

Definitely worth a stop. Came here after doing some of the Shawnee Wine Trail, looking for a sweet…read morebite. I settled on the Apple dumpling a la mode. It's huge but so refreshing on a hot day (which this was!) There are shade-covered outdoor tables to eat (but note: signs say this is not a pet friendly locale). I ended up mostly finishing the ice cream and putting the rest in a cup to finish later. A super tasty fall treat, though fresh apple cider donuts (which aren't available here) will forever be a fall favorite for me. I didn't see an option for u-pick here, but the market is decent with Apple varietals, cider, and some jams. Worth a visit for the sweet treats alone!

We had such a great time picking blackberries and peaches. We went to pick peaches but decided at…read morethe last minute to also pick some blackberries. The blackberries are the most amazing blackberries I have ever tasted. They tasted like candy. We got there early and there was a great selection. However, I could see where the selection would be much more limited as the morning went on, which is very typical of smaller farms. We will definitely be back (maybe even again this summer for more blackberries).

This place is awesome. My 18 month old and I met some friends here and picked peaches and…read moreblackberries. Best blackberries we've ever had. So good we already ate them all!

Last year I missed lavender season. This place is run by two sisters. The farm has been in their…read morefamily since 1863. It was a produce farm, switched to crops and in 2016 the sisters took over the farm and now it's a lavender farm. All of their products are handmade on the farm. They offer Pick your own or you can just shop. Delicious lemonade and popcorn to enjoy while you shop. The season is very short so I encourage you to get on their website.

This is a nice place. We stopped here on our way down south from the Centralia Balloon Fest,…read morebecause she saw it online somewhere. It was a little hard to find, but we got there eventually. There was a nice variety of produce and ciders and sweet treats. The woman working there was really nice, and gave us samples of one of the kinds of apples. I don't know that I'll ever find myself in Centralia again, but if I do, I'd definitely make time to swing by.

Just came in town with my grandson who is 4. I am in visiting from Austin Texas. I bought apples,…read moredough nuts, apple butter and cider. We went to your Dix, location. I must say the lady working there really ought to quit her job--it is apparent she hates it. Very rude!! That is why I rated y'all one star.

When I want fresh from the farm produce, I enjoy visiting Thies Farm in Maryland Heights. I often…read morevisit after a leisurely walk through Creve Coeur Park. They have a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of jams and jellies. During the month of October, you can choose from an assortment of pumpkins and gourds. Kids can enjoy Pumpkinland with activities such as a corn maze, swings and a straw-castle. Fall vegetables during November and Christmas trees in December. Stop in at Thies Farm for Fall fun and fresh produce!

Fresh plants & fall decorative produce, jams & jellies & salad dressings. Great pumpkin land for…read morekids & adults.

I love when they have pies and cookies at Goshen market. Try the flax seed cookies. So good and…read moretasty.

Amazing people and a beautiful farm with delicious apples. Had a quick stop on a road trip and it…read morewas a perfect place to stretch our legs.

Apologies for not getting pictures. This place is wonderful! No admission prices, no prices on the…read morethings to do, you just pay for your pumpkins. They have a corn maze, bounce houses, corn kernel pit, small train, hay ride to pick pumpkins, and other small games.

From the owner: 3rd generation family farm. We have fresh produce that is picked daily. In the fall come out to…read moreour pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin and enjoy some family fun activities for all ages.