My family and I went apple picking at Jacob's Farm and had a great time! We were able to find some…read moreapples, but most of the fruit such as apples, peaches, pears, and cherries was already picked over, so I'd recommend going earlier in the season. It was a little confusing at first since no one was around to guide us, but a kind staff member eventually helped. You pay after picking by Venmo, cash drop box, or at the bar. Just note that if you pay at the bar, tax is added. They had live music while we were there, the pizza smelled amazing, and the cider options at the bar were great. They also have a corn maze, which looked fun, though my husband chickened out thanks to Children of the Corn . Overall, it's a good family spot. Just plan your visit early for the best fruit-picking experience!

Eat before you come is the story of this establishment. My family went for the opening weekend half…read moreoff pizza and beer special to watch our cousin play with his band. They ran out of pizza, so we were forced to order overpriced members mark appetizers straight from the frozen aisle of Sam's Club. The boneless buffalo chicken wings were advertised as eight pieces, but we got six wings, no ranch, and paid $16. This was more than a pizza was supposed to cost, but again we couldn't order a pizza if we wanted too. The overall atmosphere was cool, but there was not staff to keep the place clean. We had plates from previous customers at our table during our whole visit. The only thing keeping this from a one star review was the awesome band, Wax. They put on a fantastic show! The staff was also friendly enough, but the management problems are abundant and on display.

I love Buchan's. I would have loved to pick some delicious blueberries (I've picked there before;…read morethey're so much tastier than what is sold in stores. I didn't have time to do anything with them, tho. So we had ice cream! Cherry, which is what I dream about, salted caramel crack, explosion 5, peach and one other were SO good. We went at least 3 times in 5 days. You sit outside and talk with the parrot, or in your car and just savor the goodness.

Delicious blueberries! I love u-pick experiences but blueberries are not high on my list of…read morefavorite things to pick (so small!) so it's nice when you can also buy pre-picked product and luckily Blueberry Hill has that option. My little cousin, far more ambitious, loved being able to pick her own pint. Both the pre-picked and u-pick berries were so good. I also got a cup of the apple pie ice cream. It was good but not great. The pie crust, due to the high amounts of butter, just got very hard in the ice cream and made it challenging to eat. But the ice cream itself was delicious so I'd definitely be into trying a different flavor there. They have a small market with some other blueberry products and pre-packed ice cream and such. Be sure to say hi to the mcaw!

We were looking for an apple picking place on the Traverse City peninsula this October. Most of the…read moreorchards seem like they were vineyards and not a u-pick type of establishment. One orchard owner recommended Shangri-La Too. It's in the middle of the peninsula and it is easy to pass by; we did a few times. There is a big white residential house with farm of apple trees behind it (but it looks smaller than the massive farms around it) and a barn/shed off to the side. There was a small square sign (similar to a political campaign sign) that says u-pick and a little larger permanent rectangular Shangri-La Too sign in front of the house. There wasn't anybody outside or any sign of apple pickers, but we rang the door bell and Louis came out to explain how everything worked. He was very nice. Unfortunately, due to hail on the peninsula, the apples were badly damaged. So Louis gave half of the price for each box of apples we picked. He directed us to the specific apple trees we wanted and went back in. We picked several boxes of different types of apples, including my favorite Fujis! We are currently going through the last of the apples. As we picked, more people came to pick. There was enough room in between the trees so I could drive my power wheelchair in the grassy paths. Bumpy, but doable. The younger trees were short enough for me to pick some apples from my wheelchair and some of older ones had low hanging branches. It didn't seem like they had a public restroom, but perhaps they let people go in their house. They didn't seem to mind that we brought our two dogs, who barked the whole time in our car. Louis was very nice to us and chatted with us as we paid. We will be coming back here next apple season. Their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Shangri-La-Too-Farm-150994154926073/) says "Shangri-La Too is a small family owned and operated farm. We grow small crops of cherries, raspberries, black raspberries, apples and vegetables. We also sell eggs and honey. In season, we offer a u-pick and we pick.

This incredible shop embodies all the best parts of Grand Traverse Bay's bounty. Fresh seasonal…read morefruits and veg, phenomenal baked stuff (our summer home is 2 miles away and we eat cider donuts every day), and cherries. Sweet, tart. Yum!

They weren't lying. Grabbed a half gallon of their award winning cider, and we relished every drop…read more Not only is the store clean amd attractive, but the staff is friendly and humorous. Please do yourself a favor, amd stop by for the tastiest farm fresh fruit this side of the Mississippi.

We stopped in for the Frostbite trail event and found some of the best ciders I've ever had. Got…read morethe flight of 5 and couldn't pick the best one! Might have enjoyed the pear the most just for its unique blend of sweet and tart flavors. We usually only stop to pick berries, now we have a whole new reason to make the trip!

I have reviewed this place before because our cottage is located only a few miles away, and I have…read morebeen going there for years. This is a great stop for anyone who wants whatever is fresh in season. The gamut runs from early asparagus through to fall apples and some of the best fresh picked corn around! They also have an incredible selection of baked goods (the fresh donuts are a must for me). They also have pies and fresh juice and cider, as well as locally made spices, and other pantry items.

Great picking! Wonderful people! Loads of cherries! We got…read moreabout 20 pounds of sweet and 10 of the tart. The prices were reasonable and the aesthetics were spot on for the vibe.

Very nice man running it. Plenty of picking options and very affordable. Cherrys were great.read more

We loved our visit here! The gift shop is adorable and the lavender fields are gorgeous. We did the…read moreu-pick lavender and my kids also made their own lavender sachets- they loved it! Really nice gift shop items, we got a few things. Definitely check them out!

This is a u-pick lavender farm. The owner greeted us as we got out of the car. Super friendly and…read morehelpful. Love her history with this farm. She gave very detailed instructions for harvesting, grouping and the lavender types. The gift shop is filled with personally crafted, local artisans and collaborative items. I love my new bee hackie!!!! We spent about 2hrs here and only picked the lavender. On weekends they have fun family centered activities. Make this a must see while in Traverse City even if it is a bit out of the way. Hidden gem!!!

Nice picking experience, although most of the cherries we ended up picking were split cherries and…read morewere extremely difficult to pit and eat them.

We have been going to Edmonds since our kids have been little. Pick your own (and eat a lot). Great…read moreplace and reasonably priced. We will be back

Their cider is very good. Donuts were also very good, and the apple fritter my wife said was the…read morebest she has had. We definitely plan to go back. Their pricing was fair based on today's economy.

Blueberry pie was $25 no way, good but NOT worth the price. Average at best definitely over…read morepriced. If you go be prepared to pay inflated prices.

We've been coming here for a few years with our kids and it's always a fun time! The staff is…read morealways friendly and helpful. Always lots of cherries available.

Honestly the best strawberries I have ever had in my life. Not only is the fruit good but it is run…read morewell and you can tell the employees care!