Enjoy A Hillside Slide, Pumpkin Picking, And More All At Mapleside Farms Near Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published August 27, 2019
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Northeast Ohio is an absolutely spectacular place to have fun. Our landscape has parks, playgrounds, wineries — truly, there’s something here for everyone. As soon as autumn is on locals’ minds, people head out to one Greater Cleveland orchard to keep the fun going. It’s perfect for those with an adventurous streak, as well as for those in search of the best place to attend a fall festival near Cleveland. And, if that’s not enough, there’s also a ginormous hillside slide and a pumpkin patch. Fuel up the car and let’s hit the road, because this orchard is about to make your autumn awesome.
The land on which Mapleside Farms is located has been a farm for generations and it has escaped the encroachment of developing suburbs.
Located just south of the Cuyahoga County border, Mapleside is a charming farm that’s close enough to home for a quick day trip. Some of the first settlers to the area established a farm here, but it didn’t become an apple orchard until nearly a century had passed.
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Once autumn arrives, the farm becomes a harvest-centric wonderland.
Mapleside is a cherished tradition for lovers of all things autumn. There’s something for everyone here, from the Not So Frightful Friday Nights for the little ones and corn mazes in which adults can Wine Your Way Thru.
Pumpkin Village features more than 20 fascinating attractions, including multiple corn mazes.
Pumpkin Village is beloved by visitors of all ages, but kids in particular just can’t get enough of its autumnal awesomeness. Twin jump pillows, hayrides, campfires, and a petting zoo offer all sorts of different adventures that kids of all ages adore.
Of course, one of Pumpkin Village’s finest attractions is its epic hillside slide.
Mapleside’s slide (try saying that ten times fast) is one of the longest in the nation. At 311 feet in length, you’ll zip down its expanse at mind-blowing speeds.
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And just as enchanting is the opportunity to wind and twist through a Cleveland sports-themed maze.
Each year, Mapleside shows local pride by constructing a maze that’s downright incredible. It’s one of several on-site mazes, and it’s an absolute delight for visiting Clevelanders. If you swing by at the end of summer, you can also celebrate Cleveland’s rock and roll roots with on-site concerts.
While the spooky season brings costumes and candy to the farm, the annual Johnny Appleseed festival is a reminder that apples are the reason for the season.
This coveted annual event has been taking place for nearly half a century, and it brings fine crafts and apple-infused goodness to the center stage. It’s one of several fall festivals that makes the season unforgettable and it’s the perfect event to celebrate at a lovely apple orchard.
While all the fall festivity is enchanting, there’s something nostalgic about the old-fashioned art of picking pumpkins.
The 122-acre apple orchard is one of the most beautiful farms in the country. You’ll love selecting a pumpkin during the autumn months, and their shop is the perfect place to hand-select your very own peck of apples. You’ll adore celebrating the harvest at such a scenic site!
Of course, nothing compares to apple pie and caramel apples.
The sweets of the season abound at Mapleside! After you partake in some of the fall festivity, you must swing by their store to pick up some apple-flavored goodies for the road. You can also grab some ice cream at Little Mountain Creamery if your sweet tooth can’t wait.
No matter where you live, you’ll fall in love with autumn in Greater Cleveland after a trip to this Brunswick apple orchard.
Kids and grown ups of all ages adore the festive atmosphere of this orchard, both at the end of the summer season and as the season transitions to Halloween fun. If you're ready to fall in love, this awesome autumn destination is the place to be.
Address: 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
This incredible orchard has much to offer, especially in the autumn months. In fact, it’s one of the best places to attend a fall festival near Cleveland! Which attraction at this farm is your favorite?
