Mapleside Farms is the closest real life replica to a Thomas Kinkade painting that I can think of. Rolling acres, picturesque trees, breathtaking views of apple orchards, pumpkin patches, fields of corn, streams, ponds, wood burning fireplaces and comfort food galore.
Memories of childhood mean a lot to me. I remember taking family trips to Mapleside to pick out pumpkins and sip hot cider in the fall. But it wasn't until later in life that I got to appreciate all of those memories to the fullest. A recent return to Mapleside Farms reminded me of those childhood memories. Everything was as beautiful as I once remembered it. The apple dumplings as mouth watering and the cider as warm as it was 20 some years prior. This place hasn't changed one bit through all those years. And this is a good thing! If there's a better destination for autumn related activities and scenery in North East Ohio, I'm not familiar with it. To me, Mapleside Farms is it.