Ferguson's Orchards Eau Claire

Ferguson's Orchards Eau Claire is one of several orchards run by brothers Andy and Joe Ferguson and their families, who spread their trees across separate sites so a single hailstorm or frost can't wipe out the whole crop. First-timers often mistake the tightly trellised rows for a vineyard, but those green walls are high-density apple plantings. The activity area offers far more than a small corn maze, and the Eau Claire maze runs a bit bigger than the others, so a spoiler map is posted at the entrance; snap a photo of it before heading in.

Our take: Plan a weekend visit if you want lunch on the farm, because hot food isn't served on weekdays.