Wells Orchards
Contact & location
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Where Wells Orchards is located
Head into Grand Rapids, MI and you'll come across Wells Orchards on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Michigan's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 8993 Kenowa Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Ottawa County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Grand Rapids itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Wells Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Wells Orchards is a working apple orchard in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Wells Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Wells Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Wells Orchards tracks the rest of Michigan. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Wells Orchards is located
Head into Grand Rapids, MI and you'll come across Wells Orchards on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Michigan's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 8993 Kenowa Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Ottawa County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Grand Rapids itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Wells Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wells Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Wells Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Wells Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Wells Orchards offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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