Best ice cream in all of Michigan. Great blueberries and apples. Love the cute animals around the…read morefarm! Very family friendly and great for kids.

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 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!!!

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.

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

Outside of main Traverse City area but we stopped in for pizza and drinks in the way back from…read moreLeland and Empire Beach. Service was efficient and although ll digital ordering lacks personal touch the food came out quickly and staff was friendly. Sun was going down so nice time to sit outside and enjoy the live music by a full band.

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!

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.

What an awesome adventure in Traverse City! You could go straight to the cooler and buy a…read morepre-picked bag of cherries, but the more fun option is to wander into the cherry grove and pick them yourself! We ended up with 5 overstuffed bags for $50, and we had a blast! Although the trees closest to the barn were pretty well picked over when we arrived in early July, we got lucky and found a family using a ladder who loaned it to us as soon as they were done. We climbed to the top of the ladder to pluck sweet, purple cherries from the tops of the trees. Our kiddos also ended up with a ton of cherries that they found below adult eye lines. The age range of our group was 5 to 73 and everyone in our group had the best time. We were also hoping to pick strawberries, but the lovely staff at the front let us know that the strawberries were mostly gone because it was late in the season for strawberries. The groves were gorgeous and peaceful. If you're in Traverse City and want a fun thing to do with the whole family, come here! Cherries you pick yourself are even sweeter.

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.

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!

Was not overly thrilled with this place. Location was great but prices on everything was about…read moretwice as high as I would consider spending. Had some samples, eh...

My favorite activity on our trip was coming to Hallstedt! We were greeted enthusiastically from the…read moreowner, before giving us cherry picking instructions. We were given a red bucket and began cherry picking. The cherries were $4.50 a pound (two dollars cheaper than the other U pick cherry spot I saw online) and 3 types were available. Raspberries and wildflowers were also available to pick. After picking you place your cherries in a bucket filled with water to clean, before heading to the scale. I purchased a cherry slushy (delicious) and cherry vinegar (used in the slushy). The cherries were juicy, the best I've ever had! We had so much fun picking cherries here, the staff were so friendly.

First class orchard run by Phil and Sarah. Phil gave my family an excellent education on the world…read moreof cherries. Currently only sweethearts available for UPIK. The cherries are delicious! Great family activity.