Halloween may be around the corner, but there's still time to fit in a scenic corn maze and pumpkin patch. Here are three Charelvoix-area favorites — perfect for a family outing or an afternoon date!
ROYAL FARMS
Travel south from Charlevoix; the farm is located on the west side of US 31
10445 U.S. 31 North, Atwood
231.599.3222 | royalfarmsinc.com
A countryside corn maze is ideal for getting lost in the north. Pick your own apples, select the perfect pumpkin patch, take a tractor-pulled hay ride, and taste signature hard ciders and wine.
BOLT'S FARM MARKET
Traveling south from Charlevoix, turn east (left) on C-48
9339 Atwood Road/C-48 (Between Atwood and Ellsworth)
231.588.6384
Loads of pumpkins — from huge to tiny — gathered from 17 acres of orange squash. You'll also find winter squash, gourds, apples, and more, all harvested by Russ and Cindy Bolt's 150-acre farm. The nostalgic red barn, beautiful open countryside, and grazing cattle make the drive worthwhile.
FRISKE ORCHARDS & FARM MARKET
Travel south from Charlevoix; the farm is located on the west side of US 31
10743 US 31 N. Atwood, Ellsworth
231.599.2604 | friske.com
Pumpkins, plus award-winning apple cider, u-pick apple orchards, gift shop, and a farm café with house-made pies. Play in the barnyard petting zoo, enjoy a tractor-drawn wagon tour, and have lunch. Don't forget a fresh pumpkin donut tossed in cinnamon and sugar – a definite Friske's favorite!
