Patterson Fruit Farms, Chesterland

Patterson's Fruit Farm has been a fall favorite family attraction since I was a little girl. Now that I'm a mom, I'm reliving memories here with my son. Every year we go and pick apples, shop for cider and pumpkins, and taste all the delicious treats they have at the Farm Market. The Farm Market offers an array of products to buy such as: apples, corn, tomatoes, other veggies and fruits, honey, jams and jellies, cider, and their baked good. Prices are fairly reasonable. This year I bought a 2 quart container of apples, 3 fritters, a strawberry rhubarb pie, 4 gourds, a gallon of cider, 4 tomatoes, 1/2 dozen of corn, and a cookie. I walked away spending $40, which isn't bad considering the quality of the items you get. The Farm Market also has a large playground for kids. The best part: it's absolutely free to the public. Starting in mid September, Patterson's has a Fun Fest for families. They have carriage rides, corn mazes, apple picking, and playgrounds in the woods for children. It'll entertain the whole family for most of the afternoon. While the Fun Fest isn't free, it's well worth the money!

THE BEST APPLE FRITTERS EVER! Once you try their cider you will never go back. they let you taste all of the apples, which is amazing, and they aren't that expensive when you buy large quantities. I love picking out pumpkins there, and there are so many beautiful places to walk around and appreciate nature.