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Rockome Gardens

125 N. County Road 425 E., Arcola, IL 61910
217-268-4106
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Arcola
3.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Farms
Owner description: Rock Formations and Beautiful Gardens are what Rockome Gardens is known for, located in the heart of Illinois’ largest Old-Order Amish community. Walk...... more » Owner description: Rock Formations and Beautiful Gardens are what Rockome Gardens is known for, located in the heart of Illinois’ largest Old-Order Amish community. Walk along these creative rock sculptures with over 36,000 floral plants in our seven beautiful gardens. Visit the Amish Museum and take a buggy ride to learn more about Amish history and culture. Visit our variety of shops, including the Raggedy Ann and Andy shop. Complete your day with a scrumptious meal at The Rockome Restaurant and an ice cream from Elvan's Ice Cream Shop. « less
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We learned lots about the Amish and their history. Surprisingly, the gift shop had some cool Native American items for purchase. More

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Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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My husband and his family had been to Rockome Gardens about 30 years ago and his Mother was very excited to take me because I had never been. Most of the buildings are closed due to storm damage (according to one park worker) last year. The fountains aren't working, Most of the attractions like watching candlemaking, Raggedy Anne and Andy... More

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Jesup, Georgia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A true wonder! This was created in the Great Depression! We missed seeing it "in full fashion" but the imaginations are endless! More

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Effingham, Illinois
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I was very excited to go to Rockome Gardens, and spending time with my family. We had been about a year before and now we had a child and decided to make a day out of it a few days prior. I had researched online and found a few sad reviews and blew them off as just being people who... More

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Charleston, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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This was a favorite in our family several times a year. It was a nice day trip for the family, with something for everyone. The admission price and then all the charges for every little thing, once you have entered, have made it impossible to visit anymore. More

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mount zion, illinois
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

This is a nice place to visit with your friends and family! It is absolutely beautiful with all the flowers in the spring time! It is nice to learn about how things were made without all of today's technology! The restaurants are great too! More

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Urbana, Illinois
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Rockome gardens is a great place to take the family for a day. It is beautiful and provides wholesome fun. It is a great place for all ages! More

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Springfield
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Wonderful for the gardener in the group and the Amish made furniture and foods are marvelous. More

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illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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Great food, awesome flowers and landscaping. The kids lasted about 30 min, and I was ready for bed after that Amish home cooking. Eat after your done sight seeing! More

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Normal, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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I think the gardens are definately in need of some extra funding. Things are deteroriating. Buildings that have been open in the past now have rot holes through the roof, which does not show well for the property. Thought the food at the restaurant is definaely home grown.. More

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