Directions to Rockome Gardens
Driving directions to Rockome Gardens near Arcola, Illinois, from Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Peoria and Springfield, plus admission and hours.
How to Get Here
125 N County Rd 425 E
Arcola, IL 61910
From the Chicago Area:
Take I-57 south to Exit 203 (Arcola). Exit and turn right. Follow the signs to Rockome, 5 miles west of Arcola. Approximately 180 miles from Chicago
From the St. Louis Area:
Take I-70 east to Effingham. Exit onto I-57 north and continue to Exit 203 (Arcola). Exit and turn left. Follow the signs to Rockome, 5 miles west of Arcola. Approximately 135 miles from St. Louis
From the Indianapolis Area:
Take U.S. 36 west to the west edge of Tuscola, IL. Turn onto U.S. Route 45 south. Continue south to Arcola and turn right at the four way stop. Follow the signs to Rockome, 5 miles west of Arcola. Approximately 140 miles from Indianapolis
From the Peoria Area:
Take I-74 to Champaign and exit onto I-57 south. Continue to Exit 203 (Arcola). Exit and turn right. Follow the signs to Rockome, 5 miles west of Arcola. Approximately 120 miles from Peoria
From the Springfield Area:
Take I-72 to Decatur and exit onto U.S. Route 36 east. Continue east to Arthur Road, which is about 25 miles from Decatur. Turn right on the Arthur Road and go through Arthur until you get to a stop sign. At the stop sign, turn left onto State Route 133. Go east on 133 for 6 miles into the small town of Chesterville. Look for the Rockome sign and turn right at the sign. We are about 2.5 miles down the road. Approximate 90 miles from Springfield
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Directions
From the Chicago Area. Take I-57 south to Exit 203 (Arcola). Exit and turn right. Rockome is 4 miles west of Arcola. App. 180 miles from Chicago.
From the St. Louis Area. Take I-70 east to Effingham. Exit onto I-57 north and continue to Exit 203 (Arcola). Exit and turn left. Rockome is 4 miles west of Arcola. App. 135 miles from St. Louis.
From the Indianapolis Area. Take U.S. 36 west to the west edge of Tuscola, Ill. Turn onto U.S. Route 45 south. Continue south to Arcola and turn right at the four way stop. Follow the signs to Rockome. App. 140 miles from Indianapolis.
From the Peoria Area. Take I-74 to Champaign and exit onto I-57 south. Continue to Exit 203 (Arcola). Exit and turn right. Rockome is 4 miles west of Arcola. App. 120 miles from Peoria.
From the Springfield Area. Take I-72 to Decatur and exit onto U.S. Route 36 east. Continue east to Arthur Rd, which is about 25 miles from Decatur. Turn right on Arthur Rd. and go through Arthur until you get to a stop sign. At the stop sign, turn left onto State Rt. 133. Go east on 133 for 6 miles into the small town of Chesterville. Look for the Rockome sign and turn right at the sign. We are about 2.5 miles down the road. App. 90 miles from Springfield
Admissions
Adults (13 plus) $10.00
Seniors (60 plus) $8.00
Children (5-12 years) $6.00
Children (4 years & under) Free
Buggy Rides:
Adults (13 plus) $5.00
Child (5-12) $4.00
Child (4 & under) FREE
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you have horseback riding at Rockome?
A: Yes, every day the Gardens are open we have horseback riding. It’s $18 for an hour or $9 for a half hour. Pony rides are also available for $6. Starting this year we also have Cowboy Camp on Saturdays. Preregistration is required. More info here
Q: When is the best time to see the flowers?
A: We try to keep the flowers beautiful all summer, but much depends on the weather. Around the beginning of July is the first peek time and our head gardener says September is exceptional also.
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Hours of Operations/Admission:
Admissions:
Adults $5.00
Seniors $4.00
Children $3.00
The park officially closed for the season
on October 15.
We will be open on Saturday, Oct. 20, Sunday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 10 am. to 5 p.m.
The Fall Festival begins at 7 p.m. each evening.
Hours for Days Gone By Restaurant
& Dinner Club Are:
October
Friday, October 20 - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 21 - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, October 22 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, October 27 - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 28 - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, October 29 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
November 1 - April 1
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
with Fine Dining from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
for Sunday Brunch