Top 10 Things to do in Cherry Valley, Illinois (IL)

Located one mile east of the I-39 / US Bypass 20 East interchange. Cherry Valley Village Hall is open Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Closed on holidays. Lobby offers wide variety of maps and visitor information related to attractions within North Western Illinois. Rest rooms and drinking fountain.

951 acres total; 80 acres of prairie restorations. The District's largest contiguous tract of forest, home to many birds that require large tracts of forest for their survivial (hooded warbler, acadian flycatcher, broad-winged hawk and veery). Provides a wealth of fishing and hiking activities. Equestrian trails are provided and accessible from the adjacent Espenscheid Forest Preserve. Traditional picnic facilities. State's highly ranked Kishwaukee River runs through the property.

One of the newest forest preserves, this 593-acre trat provides lots of open grass and prarie areas with wooded sections along the Kishwaukee River. Fifteen acres ow mowed space are perfect for games, picnics, etc. Deer Run also includes a trailhead for hiking and equestrian trails that wind through and connect with Oakridge Forest Preserve. Great spot for fishing and bird watching. Picnic area with grill, toilets and a well are convenient to parking area. Many diverse habitats. Spring and fall is a perfect time to view migrating birds . 9.5 miles of trails will challenge any hiker's endurance.

This scenic forest preserve boasts beautiful views of the Kishwaukee River, lovely old oak groves and restored prairie. Near the entance is a large parking lot to accommodate canoe and equestrian trailers. Oakridge is considered the equestrian center for the entire county,, offering 5.5 miles of trails that connect to nine miles of equestrian trails in Deer Run Forest Preserve. Canoe access near the entrance. 160 acres of priairie, 100 acres of sedge meadow and hundreds of acres of flood plain forest, covering 653 acres in total.

Slot machines with 55 different games including video poker. Leather lounge chairs to sit with friends and visit, or browse the web on your computer with free WiFi. Dinner tables available or eat at the bar when you choose from local menus! Must be 21 to enter.

The Valley Orchard is a 35 acre family-owned orchard with approximately 5,000 apple trees. We grow almost 30 different varieties of apples for you to choose from. You may either pick your own or purchase our pre-picked apples that are picked fresh daily. We also offer rhubarb (late spring/ early summer) raspberries, blueberries, red currants, white currants, black currants, gooseberries, black raspberries and blackberries (in the summer). We make our own 100% pure apple cider and we make our own apple cider donuts, apple pie and caramel apples. Our store offers many fall decorations, linens, candles, and other unique items for your home. You will find a variety of jams, jellies, salsas, honey, squash, pumpkins, gourds, and much, much more.