RGTV: Robinette’s Apple Haus
Autumn in Grand Rapids means a trip to Robinettes Apple Haus, a family-operated landmark since 1911. Andy Dragt explores the cultural significance of hayrides, apple cider, donuts and some fruity wine.
Autumn in Grand Rapids means a trip to Robinettes Apple Haus, a family-operated landmark since 1911. One of the last remaining farm holdouts in a commercial corridor increasingly being developed for big box shopping centers, Robinettes today is as much a tourist attraction as a working orchard. Resident vlogger Andy Dragt explores the cultural significance of hayrides, apple cider, donuts and some fruity wine.
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