Trade the familiar for the extraordinary this autumn when you head to Greater Lansing, where the harvest season is celebrated with the down-to-earth charm and vibrant flavors West Michiganders love.
Picture yourself (flannel shirt and cute boots optional) heading to the pumpkin patch at Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns. Whether you’re after the perfect jack-o-lantern, pie pumpkins, or decorative gourds, Uncle John’s offers everything from fall décor to items that will make your seasonal baking dreams come true. And don’t forget to bring your appetite because there’s a barn full of donuts, cider and all sorts of delicious baked goods to enjoy or pack up for the drive home. For families with kids or anyone young at heart, expect classic hayrides through the apple orchards, corn mazes, and the thrill of picking your own pumpkin straight from the field.
But the true taste of fall comes in a glass via crisp, local apple cider, both classic and hard. Greater Lansing’s cider mills are a rite of passage. At Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery and Cidery, enjoy fresh-pressed sweet cider and delicious wines. Or head to Phillips Cider Bar & Market in Lansing and sample creative dry ciders made from local fruit at their St. Johns orchard. These spots showcase everything from bright, heritage-apple blends to cherry and plum-infused ciders—always refreshing, and always authentically Michigan.
Beer lovers, Greater Lansing’s craft beverage seasonal lineup rivals any Michigan brew scene with over a dozen breweries tapping into fall with rich Oktoberfests, pumpkin ales, dark porters, and stouts. Download the area’s free digital Lansing Craft Beverage Pass to enjoy top spots like Lansing Brewing Company, Old Nation Brewing, EagleMonk Pub and Brewery, and Dimes Brewhouse for exclusive discounts as you savor bold, local flavors with friends.
This fall, let the Greater Lansing region surprise you. From pumpkin patches and apple orchards under sapphire skies to the lively taprooms serving up autumn’s best, you’ll taste, see, and feel everything that makes harvest season in Michigan so special…just a short scenic drive away. Choose Lansing and plan for something Greater.
