Our family made the hour trip to get some sweet and fresh apples. I've only picked blueberries in Florida. I've never picked apples, much less in Ohio. What a neat experience. We totally loved it! read more

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We visit every year during apple season. Very friendly staff and love picking our own apples was fun.

We have our annual adventures in apple picking and prefer to go to orchards that are a little further out and not crazy busy like Lynds (which I love, but prefer not to apple pick there during peak season in October). We have been going to Legend Hills for the past few years and they have what we need. We've picked different varieties from year to year and it has always been a fun, easy experience with the kids. Now that their getting older, they really embrace the tradition! We ended up with Red delicious. Golden delicious. Melrose. Mutsu. Winesap. Early Fuji. All. The. Apples. read more

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Sweetie found this as an alternative to Lynd's (we like them, but they are expensive.) I think she saw it on the news. Way out from Columbus, but a pleasant enough drive. Pulled up to see the leavings from cider they'd just pressed. Outside there were a bunch of pumpkins, and some stuff for the kids to play on (this weekend they're having a festival.) Inside the store, tons of apples, candy, jam, cheese, etc. Super friendly owners. We got a couple of things, and bags so we could pick apples. If I remember correctly prices are about half of the ones at Lynd's, so, yay. The orchards are big, and well-organized. We picked a variety, some to eat, some for applesauce. Everybody had a good time, we didn't spend a ton of money, and we have lots of good apples. We'll be back. read more

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I hate to have to post, but I had such a disappointing and stressful experience at the farm market. Employees are not enforcing either mask rules or capacity rules and the market was packed with about 50% of the people not wearing masks. As a caregiver, it's very upsetting when other's lack empathy and put my and my elderly family's health at risk. If you are concerned at all for your safety, go down the road to Branstool Orchard where they are doing it right and looking out for their customer's safety. read more

What a great experience apple picking today! We found Legend Hills from a Facebook suggestion. It was worth the 30 min drive. The prices were much better than our closer orchards, the staff were very friendly and we loved being able to pick any variety of apple that was still available. We didn't have time to spend in the market but will check it out next time. We will be back! read more

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Our first visit to Legend Hills Orchard today. What a hidden gem! Great selection of apples, fresh cider, cheese, jams and pickles. Friendly, helpful people. We will be back! read more

Always a nice orchard to visit. Not a tourist attraction, not overly crowded. They have the best cider in the state!

I hate to have to post, but I had such a disappointing and stressful experience at the farm market. Employees are not enforcing either mask rules or capacity rules and the market was packed with about 50% of the people not wearing masks. As a caregiver, it's very upsetting when other's lack empathy and put my and my elderly family's health at risk. If you are concerned at all for your safety, go down the road to Branstool Orchard where they are doing it right and looking out for their customer's safety. read more

We love Legend Hills! Great selection of apples and very reasonably priced for u-pick! They also have a cute little market with lots of snacks and goodies. read more

Legend Hills Orchards - Fruits & Veggies Near Me - Utica, Ohio

Best place for some apple picking! So many varieties and it's a largeee area so you can spend 1-2 hours there choosing what you like. Every time I go apple picking I make sure I get there somewhat early before the fried pie is sold out- we were told they are made fresh so only have limited supply. They absolutely taste fresh so I give their fried pies two thumbs up!! read more

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Love this place. I have been coming here for many many years. We love to pick apples here with the grandkids and even though they are now teenagers and young adults they wouldn't miss this family outing. Can't wait to return this am year being more family fun. I love their chocolates too read more

I took my 18mo peach picking today and this was so wonderful! The employees were friendly and helped me get started, and in an hour I picked 20+lbs! My son just wandered around eating, and unlike some u-pick places where they are all snotty about eating while you pick, they were super friendly here. They apparently also do apples later in the fall and I would LOVE to go back for cider! The farm stand also has a lot of good stuff at fair prices! Would highly recommend! read more

Legend Hills has been a staple for my family for quite some time, and by that I mean for as long as they have been in existence (which was before I was born). We pick apples here every year which eventually get turned into our family secret recipe apple butter. Also, every time we go, my grandmother reminds me that she dated the friendly gentleman behind the cash register back when they were in high school. Their homemade (unpasteurized!) apple cider is the best I have ever had, and they also carry an assortment of Amish meats, cheeses, and canned goods. In the fall, in addition to apple picking, you can pick your own pumpkins which, even still as an adult, I thoroughly enjoy. read more

I go to the orchards every year for apples around labor day for my bday. Every year we pick a different orchard & this year I picked Legend Hills. It was about a 45min drive from Columbus but a really enjoyable one w/ pretty scenery. I've picked a lot of apples in my days and the drive is usually the worst part for me. This was enjoyable! A great start! We pulled up and immediately could tell how popular this place was. They have a small lot and 2 rows of parking spots and every one of them was filled. We managed to find a spot around the corner & made our way in. The place was buzzing, no one for us to even stand really. We decided to skip looking around and just get to the register at the far side and get back out of there; too stuffy lol. The girl up front was very friendly and gave us a map and directions on how to drive up to the apples. For each variety of apple that was available to be picked she circled for us on the map and told us how to get there. This weekend was Gala, Gingergold, and one other that I dont remember. For how crowed the front was the back orchards weren't crawling w/ cars at all. We were able to park (grass areas are kind of marked off but you can park where ever it seems) right in front of our row. One guy decided to drive up & down the rows which I still dont see the need for; honestly it's dangerous since kids run all over the place in here and then crazy people drive down the lanes and it's hard to see them between thick covers of trees. Just me being over protective maybe? Ohioans seem to love to drive in the orchard, something I've picked up over the last 3 orchards I've been to. The gala's were in 3 rows in this spot were also in one other part of the orchard. The front trees were picked over and it seemed only the tops of the trees had apples; another sign this place is popular! They had sticks up front for getting thses harder to reach ones, just dont ask me how to use them; they looked kind of like lacross sticks really w/ a net at the top. Most of the gala's were tiny and bitter; I always try one before I start bagging since you never know what you're going to get. So many people were just going up to any tree and plucking away... theyre going to be very upset when they get home and their apples taste like crap. Anyway, if you go all the way the row there's better apples. Next stop was gingergold on the other end of the orchard. We headed straight up the grassy hill and made a left and it was on the right. It seems other people had no idea how to get here but by the time we got back to our car there was a bunch of cars randomly parked everywhere. The gingergolds were very picked over and we only managed to get about 7 of them. There were plenty of little green ones but none were big & yellow like they should be. Another disappointment. After this we stopped at the other gala location which was on our way back to the market. Tons of cars and a few apples for picking. Parking when we got back down to the market was insane. We're talking people cutting each other off just so they could back up and leave. Not the safest means so I drove around back and parked there. Inside I snagged a blackberry cream cheese fried pie ($1.99), a cherry pepper, and $11 for my big bag of apples. Not a bad price for 50 apples! Overall this places was really nice and I got some great pictures (uploaded to Yelp) for memories. When my parents come latter this month I'll make it a point that we spend one of the days coming here for more apples. Taste wise these apples are on point! I have no idea if they're gmo or not, organic or not, but they're tasty. The last 2 years I went to organic farms and had a horrible time with bugs in all my apples so this year I didnt care. These apples were too tasty really, so sweet & perfect!! 'd say we were here for a good 2 hours, maybe more. I take my time in the orchard. Best apples sauce I've ever made! Can't wait to make some pies! read more

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We've been going to Legend Hills Orchard for 27 years. Today was such a disappointment. They drilled us before going to the orchard for exactly what type of apples we were going to pick. The interrogation was so absurd, I almost turned our family around. But this has always been a highlight of our year, so we continued. None of the rows of apples were marked as to their type. The map was near impossible to follow. In fact, other families in the orchard were asking us if we knew where we were, because they were lost. Upon leaving the orchard, our car and bags of apples were inspected to make sure we didn't take more than we were supposed to take. Really? I won't shop at stores that inspect my cart and receipt before exiting. I don't think I'll be doing this for apples. I doubt we will be back ... and, as I said, we've been coming for 27 years! read more

My mother and I come every year to pick peaches and apples. It is a wonderful family owned business. Everyone there is always so kind. Great place to take the family for a fun time. read more

We came upon this orchard after visiting the Utica Ice Cream Festival. Went strawberry picking and can't wait to come back for the apples. The market store was wonderful and we loaded up on pickled beets and snap peas. read more

I come out to Utica every year for fresh peaches. This is the first time at Legend Hills. Outstanding fruits labeled properly and friendly fun employees. They have a good selection of other stuff too, cheeses, meats, james, jellies, apple butter, candy etc. We had a great time then went to the Velvet Ice Cream factory calld Old mill. Check out that post too. read more

Hey this orchard is a real treasure! The staff and owners are very knowledgable and helpful and accommodating . Prices are fair. Selection on fruit is great. They also have wonderful pumpkins and squashes in the fall. Highly recommend. read more