When you need an adventure away from the City, these farms make for the perfect weekend day-trip near Boston. Read on for some of the best apple orchards around Boston to visit this Fall!
Brooksby farm has all sorts of pick-your-own fruits & vegetables, from peaches, to pumpkins & apples. With apple picking open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-4pm, and a yummy bakery offering muffins & monkey bread, this farm is a family favorite.
Boston Hill Farm | North Andover
This family owned farm offers apple picking daily from 9am-6pm, alongside farm stands dishing out apple cider donuts, pies, jams, fudge & other goodies. Make sure to stop by on weekends for their fall festivals including live music, BBQ’s, petting zoo, ice cream & more.
As one of the oldest farms in the country, Lookout offers a wide variety of apples to pick from, and also has dining options available including an on-site taproom. Enjoy all kinds of craft beer & ciders, and a curbside market currently selling matcha & white chocolate covered donuts.
Offering fresh peaches, blueberries, plums, apples & more, Smolak Farms is a family favorite. After apple picking, enjoy a meal-to-go menu featuring baked goodies such as pumpkin scones & whoopie pies.
Honey Pot Hill Orchards | Stow
Open 9am-4pm daily, Honey Pot Hill Orchards offers more than just apple picking. With hayrides & cider donut ice cream sandwiches, this spot is a favorite among kids. Reservations for apple picking are not required, but you can make them on their website here.
This 120-acre farm located in Ipswich, a little under an hour northeast of Boston, offers 10 varieties of apples to pick from, a barnyard, produce store, & bakery filled with fresh, fall themed goodies. Apple picking is available from Tuesday-Sunday 9am-6pm.
