Take A Ride Through Ohio's Fall Foliage On The Brant's Apple Orchard Hayride Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published September 01, 2021
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
As autumn descends upon the Cleveland Metropolitan area, locals are treated to a vast array of fall foliage. Ohio is home to at least 99 species of trees, and each of these has its own annual array of colors that it sports like a crown. Here in Greater Cleveland, one of the best places to witness this transformation first-hand is at local fruit farms, where wide-open stretches of orchards are often framed by a blue sky and surrounded by serene and vibrantly painted forests. Today, we’re going to take a virtual visit to one incredible apple orchard near Cleveland… well, near enough for a quick day trip! Gas up the car, because we’re going to drive about an hour along Lake Erie’s coast to find maple bacon donuts, hayrides, and more.
Each year as the dog days of summer wind to a close, Brant's Apple Orchard begins to gear up for an autumn full of fun.
Each year from August through November, Brant's Apple Orchard is a magical fall getaway. This Ashtabula-area farm is known for pick-your-own weekends, incredible bakery, and special events.
This family-owned orchard is a true treat, and its market and seasonal attractions have captured the hearts of Northeast Ohioans year after year.
Today, thousands of trees dot the landscape at this farm. It was founded back in 1980, but it has brought in some local antiques to add some extra history into the mix... like in the case of their Boomer & Boschert cider press from 1895 - an invention which is rumored to have helped Ohio Wine Country growers keep things going during Prohibition.
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Visitors often start out the experience with a fresh donut to fill them up with the warm and fuzzies.
The food and drinks at this farm are just as much a draw as its landscape. Breads, sandwiches, soups, and all sorts of bakery goodies offer a flavorful treat to visitors.
Plan to stay a while! You're welcome to explore the orchard's trails, and your furry friends are also welcome... just keep them on a leash and clean up after them!
Look for the orchard at 4749 Dibble Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004.
Visually stunning and full of fall fun, this lovely apple orchard near Cleveland is well worth the trip. Have you ever visited Brant’s? We’d love to hear about your experience and your favorite annual attraction at the farm!
Looking for an apple orchard that’s a bit closer to home? Mapleside Farms over in Brunswick is another epic fall fun destination… and it has something exciting going on almost every season.
