If you visit our beautiful state during the very late summer or fall, you don’t want to miss your opportunity for apple picking in Michigan. This beloved pastime is perfect for a date, a family outing, or solo adventure. No matter where you are in the Wolverine state, u-pick apple orchards are nearby.
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Keep reading for several of our favorite places to pick apples throughout Michigan.
Apple Picking in West Michigan
Crane Orchards
6054 124th ave, Fennville MI 49408
Crane Orchards was voted one of the top 10 apple orchards in the United States by USA Today 10 Best. With that acknowledgment, you will want to visit this u-pick orchard and corn maze. Pick from Gala, Macintosh, Blondee, Golden Supreme, and Honeycrisp varieties.
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
3142 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery has produced some of Michigan’s favorite fruits for over 100 years. In addition to orchards, they also offer a restaurant, bakery, cider mill, and a winery. Adults over 21 can enjoy more than 20 different fruit wines and hard ciders.
Overhiser Orchards
6405 109th Ave. South Haven, MI
Overhiser Orchards has been growing fresh fruit near the shores of Lake Michigan since 1863. Visitors are invited to pick apples, starting around September 1st each year. Children and adults alike will enjoy the local farm animals and browsing the pumpkin patch during the fall.
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East Michigan U-Pick Apple Orchards
Long Family Orchard and Farm
1540 East Commerce Road, Commerce, MI
Just outside of Detroit, you will find the Long Family Orchard and Farm. They offer a variety of fresh produce and products throughout the year. In the fall, enjoy apple picking in Michigan at its finest. Sip on a treat like hot fresh cider or a cider slush. Take home a few handcrafted donuts, jams, or other delicious farmstand delights.
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI
Sip on a hard cider and pick your own apples at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada, just outside of Detroit. This is a beautiful and scenic destination at any time of year. Be sure to stay for a bite to eat or indulge your tastebuds at Blake’s Tasting Room.
Blake’s has a few other location, listed below:
71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI
5590 Van Dyke Almont, MI
61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI
Erie Orchards & Cider Mill
1235 E. Erie Road, Erie, MI
Head to Erie Orchards & Cider Mill in Erie, Michigan. Each year, they harvest 15,000 bushels of apples. Stop by for apple picking, fresh donuts, hot cider, and fritters. They even host an Apple Festival each year. Head to the southeast corner of the state for apple fun!
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Northern Michigan Apple Picking
King Orchards
4620 N M-88, Central Lake, MI
If you are visiting Northern Michigan during the fall, be sure to stop at King Orchards for premier apple picking. They feature a variety of apples, along with other fruits throughout the year.
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Picking apples in Michigan is a wonderful fall activity for you and your family. Whether you pick a bushel or a bag full, these sweet and fresh hand-picked fruits are a perfect treat. When picking the best place to stay during your trip, we hope you will consider one of our incredible vacation rentals.
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