We've been here a couple of times over the years, and our teens have been there more often to go through the corn maze in the fall. It's neat seeing the reindeer and walking around the grounds, through the Christmas tree farm, but there's not really a whole lot to do there otherwise. Still, it's neat to visit at least once.
We love to stop in whatever season it is. There is always neat things in the gift shop, and new reindeer to meet. The kids learn something new every time. Its just a few dollars a person to go into the pen and feed the reindeer and the kids just love it.
Just a fun place to go and see reindeer, and eat really good food.
I have been taking my grandkids to the reindeer ranch every December for the last 6 years. It's become a family tradition for the holidays.The ranch is easy to find, west of I-57 in Rantoul, Illinois. There is a great gift shop and every year I manage to find something I can't get anywhere else. In the gift shop you can purchase tickets for a meet and greet with the reindeer. A worker will meet you at the gate and let you into an area that is fenced but allows you the see the reindeer and also to feed them treats that the worker provides. The reindeers are friendly and the worker talks about them and takes questions. My grandkids never grow tired of this experience.In the last few years they have added a new building where they serve food and some really good hot chocolate.This is a great time for young and old alike.
Paid $4 per person to feed the reindeer and they ran out of food, then I went in to ask for my money back and the lady was rude and lied in my face. I won't be returning and I wouldn't recommend it.
Kids and folks of all age seem to enjoy it ! Reindeer, lunch , maze wagon ride the gift shop lots of good stuff
This offers a gift shop and there are reindeers to see there too. We always go during the month of Dec. as a holiday event with our kids. During other times of the year they offer other activities to meet the seasons.
Our family visited Hardy's Reindeer Ranch for this first time this weekend. We did the reindeer tour, which was a little disapointing because it really wasn't a "tour", it just meant entering the fence and getting to pet and feed the reindeer. It was only $3 a person though so I think it was worth it for the kids to get up close and feed them.We also picked out and cut down our own Christmas tree. We were very impressed with how nicely shaped the trees were. There was a great selection and the prices were very reasonable. Everyone was very helpful and made sure we had a straight cut on our tree, drilled a hole in the bottom if needed and shook and baled our tree for us so it was easy to get it home. It was a wonderful experience for our family!
Everyone at the "Ranch" was extremely kind. The tour was very informative and fun. We all loved "kissing" the reindeer especially my 12 year old son. Definitely a once in a life time event! The shop and other facilities are beautifully constructed and maintained.
My wife and I took our three grandsons and nephew (all 5-8 years old). Had fun petting and feeding reindeer, running through remains of cornfield maze, driving pedal cars, and browsing their giftshop. A truly unique experience for this area!!