1. Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant serves up homemade desserts made with fresh fruit from the Crane family farm in addition to a full menu of meals. Savor the all-you-can-drink-for-$1 apple cider as you browse antiques, pick your own fruit, or wander a corn maze. Great for kids!

2. Fenn Valley Vineyards takes advantage of the unique Lake Michigan climate to produce one-of-a-kind award-winning wines. Stop by for free tasting samples ... stay for a picnic lunch, vineyard tour or wine cellar tour.

3. Historic Lowell, on the Flat and Grand rivers 20 minutes east of Grand Rapids, is a great place for unique shopping, antiquing, history and dining. Stroll the riverwalk and charming tree-lined streets.

4. Jersey Junction Ice Cream Parlor offers 28 premium hand-dipped ice cream flavors plus sandwiches and unique candies. Watch the garden railroad train that winds its way around the parlor as you enjoy your treat.

5. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park includes a Michigan Farm Garden complete with a replica of an 1880s farmhouse, century-old barn, vegetable gardens and flower beds.

6. Robinette's Apple Haus & Gift Barn is a 125-acre, century-old fruit farm offering a restaurant, bakery, gift shop and wine cellar in addition to hayrides, biking and cross-country skiing trails, and pick-your-own-fruit experiences.

7. Farmer's Market in Grand Rapids offers abundant plants, flowers and produce from dozens of area growers. Unique galleries, shops and restaurants surround the market - be sure to check out Bluedoor Antiques & Design for an eclectic mix of country designs; MercuryHead Gallery for arts, craft and furniture; and Amaryllis for treasures from China and Tibet.

8. Blandford Nature Center is a 143-acre nature preserve in the heart of the city. It includes farm buildings dating back to 1866.

9. Coopersville Farm Museum celebrates farming and rural life with vintage tractors and ever-changing exhibits. While you're there, explore the city of Coopersville - you'll find festivals, antiques and historic train rides.

10. Farmer's Market in Muskegon offers fresh produce and flowers from 100 area growers - every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Flea Market each Wednesday.

11. Rafferty's Dockside Restaurant is just around the corner from the Farmer's Market. Stop here for casual fine dining overlooking beautiful Muskegon Lake.