Pick Your Own Apples And Pumpkins At This Charming Farm Hiding Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published October 06, 2018
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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.
Autumn has arrived in Greater Cleveland, and our trees are aglow with a variety of colors. There’s finally a satisfying crispness to the air and a petite crunch underfoot wherever you step. With those long overdue fall features comes a blitz of festivities. From corn mazes to cider sipping, there’s much to do and see right in your own backyard. Of course, the fun always begins at an orchard where you can pick your own fruits, and Clevelanders don’t have to look far to find one!
Tucked away in Amherst is a little gem of Dodd's Hillcrest Orchards.
This quaint destination can be found at 50336 Telegraph Road. It has been in the same family since 1928, and it maintains a sense of familiarity and nostalgia while somehow growing bigger and better each year.
This charming destination is your one-stop shop for fall fun.
The Farm Market features some fan favorites like gourds, corn stalks, and craft items. The sweetest flavors of fall are also available here in a variety of forms!
...But their pumpkin patch is open to the public, allowing you to hand-select a soon-to-be jack-o-lantern.
A five-acre pumpkin patch calls visitors to Henrietta Hill. Swing by to find the perfect pumpkin on weekends between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. through October 28. 2018.
Pick Your Own hours also apply to the apple orchard, an area that spans 90 acres. With so much variety, it may be a bit challenging to narrow down the search for the most delicious apples!
If you don't want to get dirty or are tight on time, they also offer pre-picked produce.
In a place as urban as Northeast Ohio, orchards offer a little escape from reality as you reconnect with our region’s agricultural roots. Where is your favorite orchard located?
