Redmond's Apple Basket Orchard
In Ripon, Wisconsin, Redmond's Apple Basket Orchard is the kind of family-run stop that sticks with you. The honey and honeycrisp apples share shelf space with peaches that taste like sunshine, donut peaches that disappear before the last bite. The owners trade quick hello for real conversations, even giving our kids a little horticulture lesson that left them buzzing with questions. You can stock up on fresh cider, maple syrup, jams, and yes, honey, all in the on-site retail shop. They grow a tight, thoughtful selection: Honeycrisp, Cortland, Zestar among the apples, plus other varieties and peaches that are reliably delicious. Visit during harvest season and you’ll find a warm, clean shop and friendly staff, and Sundays bring fresh apple cider donuts. The location is easy to reach off 44 near Ripon, with a wheelchair-friendly setup that makes the whole family feel welcome. Redmond's Apple Basket Orchard is a Wisconsin standout you’ll want to bring friends to.