We made a trip to one of my favorite stops when visiting my family's cabin in Ellijay…read more The place is huge with a vast selection of fresh fruits, bakery items, wines for tasting, and plenty of cute souvenirs to browse. The wine slushies was honestly one of the highlights for us. It was so good, we each had 2 before we left lol ! They have u pick seasons with a variety fruit so make sure you check out their website ! Beautiful place, friendly atmosphere, and definitely worth visiting if you're in Blue Ridge

Mercier Orchards was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Blue Ridge and is absolutely worth…read morevisiting. The U-pick apple experience was a blast, and the orchard is beautiful, well organized, and family-friendly. We spent hours here between picking apples, browsing the market, and sampling drinks. There is an incredible selection of local products, baked goods, jams, cider, wine, fresh produce, gifts, and souvenirs. Everything looked fresh and high quality, although many of the items are definitely on the pricey side. We also tried both the hard cider and wine flights, which were reasonably priced and a fun way to sample several of their offerings before deciding what to take home. Most of the staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming, and despite the crowds, the overall operation ran smoothly. Unfortunately, what should have been a five-star experience was overshadowed by one concerning incident. After returning from the U-pick orchard on the tractor, we noticed a family parked a couple of spaces away from us. The adults removed a younger child from the vehicle, and it appeared there may have been another child, approximately four years old, still inside the parked vehicle. We fully recognize the seriousness of making that assumption and cannot say with certainty what the circumstances were. However, with temperatures well above 90 degrees, we felt it was far better to report what we observed than ignore a situation that could potentially put a child at risk. What disappointed us most was the response. We informed staff of our concern, yet there seemed to be little to no sense of urgency. Even if it ultimately turned out to be a misunderstanding, I would have expected someone to immediately check on the situation or at least acknowledge the concern and verify that the child was safe. When it comes to a potential child safety issue, I'd much rather see staff respond quickly to a false alarm than risk overlooking a genuine emergency. Despite that experience, Mercier Orchards is still a wonderful destination. The U-pick experience, shopping, cider and wine tastings, and overall atmosphere make it a place I'd recommend to anyone visiting the Blue Ridge area. My hope is simply that management reinforces the importance of treating potential safety concerns with the urgency they deserve. Had it not been for that interaction, this easily would have been a five-star review.

Staff are knowledgeable and you can tell they love teaching visitors…read more It's nice that they have bathrooms everywhere especially since we have the kids. Parking is scattered. You have to pay whether it be garage, lot, or street parking. It is worth the drive.

It was very exciting for me and family to see all the different creatures. We enjoyed every part of…read moreit especially the butterflies room, a few landed on me and my daughter and we were so excited !!! We also got to touch a few of the water creatures like the sting rays which were so cool ! We enjoyed it very much! Parking was $11 for 24 hrs so we've also dined and just walked around downtown. Workers there was welcoming and helpful.

Top orchard in the area in my opinion. This popular orchard can be packed on the weekends with…read moretroves of cars and people enjoying everything they have to offer. Love the variety of apples when in season from sweet to tart to crispy to tangy! BJ Reeces also has a variety of fresh honey and jams/preserves of all different flavors. Love their dehydrated apple chips as they are so addictive. From novelty candies to fried pies and smoothies and apple cider and wines ....whats more you can ask for all in one spot. Their nostalgic barn feeling decor that's spacious and clean and organize is easy to get around. Offering tours of the orchard and hay rides and seasonal u-pick options makes BJ Reece Orchard a nice family friendly weekend destination!

I think my review may be hurt because the weather that day was so cold and rainy. It's cute! Don't…read moreget me wrong. And I love their Apple room with all their different type apples! We got their Apple cider, cinnamon apple donut, and apple fritter. The Apple cider and cinnamon apple donut were really good! But their Apple fritter was disappointing. I think if it was warmed it would have been better. There is also no indoor seating (which usually is probably not a problem). But since it was rainy and cold we couldn't sit outside, and there were zero seats inside, so we went back to our car to eat. Everyone was very nice and I would go back, but I would also have better expectations

Okay I almost gave this an average but I do come from San Diego so it was pretty simple day. It's…read more June on a Monday and it's not too hot today so some of the critters were actually out and about. It cost me $17.95 to get in by myself with a 1-year-old. Once we were inside it was $4 to feed a giraffe, $3 to ride the carousel, $5 to ride the train, $12 for a kids meal lunch so things add up pretty fast! But if you are a large family I would definitely pack a lunch there's plenty of picnic spots. It's a lovely place to walk around for a couple hours on a not so humid day. It's all part of Warner Park so it was quite enjoyable.

The animals are not taking care of is concerning. The warthog is thin and acted straved. Many of…read morethe water bowls had slime and not cared for a while . Every one the the habits are way too small . But the ones that you pay to feed are looked after . The place will said we are a credited by AZA and ZAA . The giraffes have very little outside room to move but they are kept outside so they can learn extra money from people can buy to feed them . The building that houses some of the animals is falling apart moss and rot on the roof . Chattanooga needs to do better instead of let's have a beer party or raise a glass of wine or the other gimmick to get customer in the door . A snake habitat has a bunch of dollar bills inside of it .

They have an amazing cafe and a great selection of plans, as well as trees here! Just be ready to…read morepay a bit of a higher price compared to other corporate nurseries. You will find very unique fines and perhaps exactly what you're looking for except that it is going to cost you a pretty penny. Their food is amazing. Their café is absolutely delicious and extremely unique.!

This place is amazing! I love the store up front. I came here for the pumpkins and I loved the…read morelayout. It truly felt like a great fall experience! They have a nursery year round from what I can see and it looks like they also have Christmas trees here. Definitely a great spot for some family fun. They also have some little cafes inside. I didn't try them but they were sure busy!

I cannot say enough about the staff Cookie, Addi and Claire went above and beyond to make our…read moreexperience wonderful. My grandson enjoyed the attention and information they shared with him. We had a great turn

From our very first interaction with Abi in the ticketing area, we knew we were in for a treat. She…read morewas incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient, making sure all of our questions were answered, even as more people came through. We really appreciated how welcoming and attentive she was. Then we met Mae in the reptile area, and she was just as wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and even let us pet a few of them (We'll never forget you, Lt. Dan!) My wife and I had an absolute blast simply walking around and taking everything in before meeting Shelby, who seems to know everything there is to know about sloths and capybaras. She was delightful to talk to and made the experience even more memorable. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! A huge thank-you to Abi, Mae, Shelby, and everyone else who made our visit so enjoyable. We had an amazing time and truly appreciate all the kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm you shared with us!

I know it was a great last-minute Saturday activity. It's very affordable compared to the zoo as…read morechildren under three are free. Highly recommend that you bring a durable stroller that is not an umbrella stroller because 85% to 90% of the trail is paved, however to get to some exhibits, you have to go uphill on gravel and dirt. It's mostly shaded by tree canopies so Ricart if it rains, you'll have a great time. They have several areas for picnics and you can bring your own food highly recommend that you bring your own water as well. The staff and volunteers were very friendly and super helpful throughout the part. It's a big circle so there's really no way to get lost and my kid really loved the bunny petting area. 10 out of 10 definitely would come back.

This place is awesome. I grew up visiting Yellow River Game Ranch and I see the name has been…read moreupdated to Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary. I saw so many impressive improvements since the last time I visited, pre-pandemic. The sanctuary felt very peaceful and it felt like a beautiful walk through a nice park.

Oh did have fun! I brought my students and team here for a field trip. We were amazed to see the…read moreexotic animals camels, zebras, emu, etc. The students enjoyed the hay ride. We rode arose to tour the farm. The petting zoo was fun. We feed the calf and goats. They had us build a scarecrow which was hilarious! Lastly, the students ran through the hay maze, It wore them out. This place is a gem and great place to visit.

Such a great experience. Can't tell you how happy my baby girl was feeding an actual giraffe!!!…read moreDefinitely recommend dropping in for a visit of good times with family and friends. Animal encounters and more. The bubble station 10/10 camel ride and pony ride was tons of fun.

Love this place!! This place is a fun place to go to for not a lot of money! I think it is a nice…read moreplace and the animals are well kept. The layout is not ideal but it is still fun. I feel bad for some of the animals because they have a small enclosure like the bears. Other than that love the place!

I am giving them 5 stars solely based on my conversation with the owners and because I applaud what…read morethey have done. When I first walked through, my initial thoughts were that I wasn't that impressed. Everything seems haphazardly laid out and just didn't seem that visitor friendly. They do have some unique animals that you wouldn't normally see. Animals seem well cared for. And well, I could pet and feed horses for hours! Then at the end, we started talking with them as they were getting ready to close up, and come to find out they never intended this to be a public attraction. They really just started out housing a few animals that Fish & Game and trapped and/or confiscated from folks that didn't have the proper permits. After our conversation I gained a little more appreciation for what they do. It is ALOT of work to care for something like this, not to mention expense. If you are in the area, stop by and support them, feed a horse or a camel and take some neat selfies with some unique animals.

I didn't went to the Farm but we got together from my work and order some I bought two one for me…read moreand one for my daughter the Strawberries were fresh big , juicy and sweet my husband couldn't stop eating I plan to make fresh home made Strawberry Ice Cream with the Strawberries that I bought I work at Kids R Kids Cumming South

Parking: Near entrance, gets filled up quickly! Cost: $16…read moregallon bucket plus $1 per person Things to do: There is a play area for kids which is a separate fee. The strawberries are very juicy and ripe! You MUST go when it opens! We got there at 10am when it opens and there was already a line forming so it is even safe to say come earlier and stand in line. Once the ripe ones are picked, they close. Definitely call ahead or follow them on social media for updates on that! They do not let you eat strawberries on the farm...not sure why it's a COVID/CDC thing so that is tough with a 1 year old who is obsessed with strawberries. I've heard other farms allow people to eat as they pick so I'm not sure what that's about.