The 50 Best Spots for Apple Picking in the US, According to Yelp
First you pick the orchard, then you pick the apples.
As soon as September 1 hits, it’s all about apples. Dreaming about apple pie, sipping hot apple cider, your favorite apple recipes, and, of course, picking apples at an orchard. And despite the challenges and canceled plans we’ve all had to face this year, we can at least be grateful apple-picking remains one of the safer activities to enjoy outdoors this fall. In fact, whether you stay local or take a (domestic) autumn getaway, an apple-picking outing is a pretty ideal way to celebrate the season and stay safe—just make sure to avoid massive crowds and bring a mask.
So, where to for the best harvest, hayrides, and cider? There are so many fabulous small farms and orchards across the country that open their doors (gates?) to fruit-collecting visitors every fall. We're guessing there's one not too far of a drive from where you live. If you won't settle for anything less than the best, Yelp has pulled together a top-50 list, based on venues with an exceptionally high volume of stellar Yelp reviews.
“Each [of these] apple picking destinations is open for the 2020 season, though opening dates vary, and many are functioning on limited hours and new requirements for guests, like face masks and social distancing,” Yelp shared in its report. The smart move? Check out the farm’s website or give them a call for more information on COVID-19 safety protocols, peak times, and other timely details.
Without further ado, check out the best places to go apple picking in the U.S. by state (in alphabetical order), and get ready for an epic excursion full of crisp apples, hot cider, and spiced doughnuts.
Apple Annie's Orchard — Willcox, Ariz. visit the Yelp page
Willowbrook Apple Farm — Oak Glen, Calif. visit the Yelp page
Gizdich Ranch — Watsonville, Calif. visit the Yelp page
Ya Ya Farm and Orchard — Longmont, Colo. visit the Yelp page
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Market — Middlefield, Conn. visit the Yelp page
Bishop's Orchards — Guilford, Conn. visit the Yelp page
Mercier Orchards — Blue Ridge, Ga. visit the Yelp page
BJ Reece Orchards — Ellijay, Ga. visit the Yelp page
Eckert's Belleville Farm — Belleville, Ill. visit the Yelp page
Edwards Apple Orchard — Poplar Grove, Ill. visit the Yelp page
Honey Hill Orchard — Waterman, Ill. visit the Yelp page
County Line Orchard — Hobart, Ind. visit the Yelp page
Anderson Orchard — Mooresville, Ind. visit the Yelp page
Cider Hill Family Orchard — Kansas City, Kan. visit the Yelp page
Cider Hill Farm — Amesbury, Mass. visit the Yelp page
Tougas Family Farm — Northborough, Mass. visit the Yelp page
Homestead Farm — Poolesville, Md. visit the Yelp page
Larriland Farm — Woodbine, Md. visit the Yelp page
Wallingford's Fruit House — Auburn, Maine visit the Yelp page
Rocky Ridge Orchard — Bowdoin, Maine visit the Yelp page
Erwin Orchards — South Lyon, Mich. visit the Yelp page
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill — Armada, Mich. visit the Yelp page
Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard — Jordan, Minn. visit the Yelp page
Alldredge Orchards — Platte City, Mo. visit the Yelp page
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard Pick Your Own — Hendersonville, N.C. visit the Yelp page
Justus Orchard — Hendersonville, N.C. visit the Yelp page
Applecrest Farm Orchards — Hampton Falls, N.H. visit the Yelp page
Mack's Apples — Londonderry, N.H. visit the Yelp page
Riamede Farm — Chester, N.J. visit the Yelp page
Battleview Orchards — Freehold, N.J. visit the Yelp page
Gilcrease Orchard — Las Vegas, Nev. visit the Yelp page
Ochs Orchard — Warwick, N.Y. visit the Yelp page
Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard — Mattituck, N.Y. visit the Yelp page
A & M Farm Orchard — Midland, Ohio
CherryHawk Farms — Marysville, Ohio visit the Yelp page
Kiyokawa Family Orchards — Parkdale, Ore. visit the Yelp page
Douglas Farm on Sauvie Island — Portland, Ore.
Solebury Orchards — New Hope, Pa. visit the Yelp page
Triple B Farms — Monongahela, Pa. visit the Yelp page
Jaswell's Farm — Smithfield, R.I. visit the Yelp page
Rocky Brook Orchard — Middletown, R.I. visit the Yelp page
Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery — York, S.C. visit the Yelp page
Carter Mountain Orchard — Charlottesville, Va. visit the Yelp page
Marker Miller Orchards — Winchester, Va. visit the Yelp page
Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market — Williston, Vt.
Shelburne Orchards — Shelburne, Vt. visit the Yelp page
BelleWood Acres — Lynden, Wash. visit the Yelp page
Gordon Skagit Farms — Mount Vernon, Wash. visit the Yelp page
The Elegant Farmer — Mukwonago, Wis. visit the Yelp page
Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Market — Fish Creek, Wis. visit the Yelp page