More apple orchard info is on the way! (photo by Eric). I nominate Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant, ME, and their SPECTACULAR corn maze! Tougas Farm offers PYO apples, pumpkins, peaches, nectarines, blackberries, blueberries, cherries and strawberries. Yankee Magazine’s Ultimate New England Summer Guide. Get a true New England experience with this family-friendly weekend getaway. Thanks! We followed the shrill note of a red-tailed hawk and watched it soar above the orchard. The pick-your-own apples from the orchards yield many excellent kinds of apples from Labor Day to Columbus Day Weekends. 1 ski town in North America. These 2 New England apple orchards just ranked among the best in the U.S. We’re New England, too! Visiting The Big Apple is like a greatest hits collection of traditional apple picking farm experiences. Making Red Apple Farm even that more special are the friendly farm animals, free hayrides, seasonal festivals, local brews at the Brew Barn (open June to October) and weekend fall BBQs. CN Smith Farm in East Bridgewater MA Check back in often! The farm has wagon rides, a wide variety of baked goods, jams & jellies and many other goodies as well as a big play area for kids and petting zoo. Address: 41 Broad St. Hollis NH Shelburne Farm in Stow (6) Smolak Farm in Andover Ma! Small animals to pet, hiking about, and photo opportunity abound at both locations. Brookfield Orchards will be holding a Harvest Craft Fair on Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., that features local artisans, crafters and vendors displaying their homemade items, artwork, services, foods and baked goods. 2020 update: Visitors will need to purchase tickets in advance for apple … Mass. For those with young kids, there may be … for Thanksgiving? We have state-by-state guides to the best PYO apple picking, pumpkin patches, hayrides, food festivals, harvest celebrations, and events for the fall season. Interesting anecdote: Lyman Orchards is a popular wedding venue with its “red barns, fruit orchards and breathtaking views.”, Bags of apples from Brookfield Orchards (photo by Eric). Interesting anecdote: The Belkin Lookout Farm web site shares this piece of fascinating info, at least for fans of history: “In 1650, Minister John Eliot (whose name now graces the town’s Eliot School and the Eliot Church) and a group of settlers paddled down the Charles River in canoes and made their home by the fertile shores of the river (at what is now Lookout Farm).”. Berlin Orchards in Berlin (2) Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, Mass. Brooksby Farm in Peabody (2) Oi! Web site: http://lookoutfarm.com Interesting anecdote: A few hundred feet away from The Big Apple is Mt St Mary’s Abbey (300 Arnold St.), a monastery where nuns make delicious homemade chocolates for sale from their on-site candy-making facility. McDougal Orchards in Springvale. s.type = 'text/javascript'; Interesting anecdote: New Hampshire Magazine chose Brookdale as the best organic farm stand for 2009. Just in time for all of your apple-picking needs, a 60-acre, family-owned farm near Lake Champlain in Vermont was named among the best apple orchards in America by USA Today readers. Additionally, Brookfield Orchards is open year-round and keeps a good supply of apples for purchase no matter what time of the year. They also happen to have what we feel is the best apple dumpling on earth (with either vanilla ice cream or local cheddar cheese), pies and cider donuts and a fabulous, good-sized country store. Russel Orchards in Ipswich MA has incredible apples and various fruits. The Big Apple in Wrentham (3) Overview. Yankee Magazine’s Ultimate New England Summer Guide. Belkin Farm offers live children’s entertainment every Saturday and Sunday through November 1. Clarkdale Fruit Farms in Deerfield (3) Mack’s Apples, Londonderry, N.H. Open Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for apple picking by reservation only, this Massachusetts orchard is located about 90 minutes from Boston. Yankee Magazine’s Ultimate New England Summer Guide. Best of New England in the Fall: Fall Foliage, Great Hikes, Apple Picking and More! Deaths Also, further north Applecrest Farm has similar offerings for folks in New Hampshire, located in Hampton Falls. This welcoming second generation working farm in one of Massachusetts’ most beautiful small towns features more than 14 apple varieties. Fun for the whole day, a perfect Massachusetts vacation & New England experience. Polar Express and Christmas trains are running this season. Address: 230 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry NH An apple orchard in Maine is setting itself apart from the "peck." Appleview Orchard in Pittsfield I know several people that have been to CN Smith, and say good things about the business. var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0]; Distance from Boston: 45 minutes. Phone: (603) 465-2240 Editor’s note: Always call ahead to your desired apple picking destination for the latest PYO status including restrictions due to COVID-19. 63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands. Carlson Orchards, Harvard, Mass. This fifth generation farm located on a scenic hill in rural Central Massachusetts has a sweet apple aroma in the air, 17 varieties of apples and enough rows of orchards to keep customers picking typically through Columbus Day Weekend. Great place.”. Common apple varieties found in New England: Of the more than 40 varieties commonly available in New England, the top five are McIntosh, Baldwin, Ri Greening, Cortland and Roxbury Russet. New England Fall Events is your best guide for seasonal fun and fall activities. Cider Hill Farm—Amesbury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 7. resort among 20 'incredible' new properties worldwide, New England has 3 of the best bike trips in the U.S., according to Bicycling magazine, Banned almost everywhere else in Europe, U.S. tourists are finding their way to this travel destination, Mass.        Boston Helps. Tangerini’s Farm in Millis Phone: (978) 456-3916 Enable breaking news notifications straight to your internet browser. ciderhill.com. Two of the farms chosen by readers — Tougas Family Farm in Northborough and Libby & Son U-Picks in Limerick, Maine, were just named among the best apple orchards in America by USA Today. 3. If ever there was a classic New England family farm to visit, Red Apple Farm would be the place. farm stand was established in 1847! “The apple cider donuts are amazing,” wrote a Boston.com reader about Honey Pot Hill Orchards. But Carlson Orchards, like most of New England’s orchards, has an outstanding crop. Here are nine amazing apple picking farms in New England that are at the “core” of apple greatness — always call or check web sites to find out current pick-your-own availability: 1. An onsite train takes you into the field where visitors can pick amongst 11 varieties of apples, two types of Asian pears, peaches, plums and nectarine, depending upon the time of the late summer and fall season. “They have a petting zoo for the kids and also a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin. has 2 of the best public holiday lights displays in America, according to USA Today. States best known for apple picking: New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. Located in north central Massachusetts at 1,250 ft. above sea level and surrounded by beautiful open land and views of Wachusett Mountain, Red Apple Farm satisfies on so many levels. Shelburne Farm is the oldest pick-your-own apple orchard in eastern Massachusetts. 5. Bartlett’s Orchard in Richmond Stow. Address:656 Gould Hill Road, Contoocook, NH I have personally seen the farm stand go from a little roadside shack in the 1960s to a beautiful, modern facility — focusing on organic farming — that hasn’t lost any of its traditional New Hampshire farm presence. Located on a hill, the surrounding mountain and rural views are spectacular — some people talk about the scenery before ever mentioning the apples. We drove through the orchard and stopped to inspect Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp, and Macoun trees, all loaded with developing fruit. I am glad you brought Russell Orchards up, Drake, thanks very much. There’s also a nicely developed kids play area, pony, camel and hayrides, kids face painting and entertainment including singers and musicians. Tougas Family Farm in Northborough (7) })(document, 'script', '//aff.bstatic.com/static/affiliate_base/js/flexiproduct.js'); 4. Russell Orchards in Ipswich (8) Clearview Farm in Sterling Yankee Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England. 8. Web Site: http://www.carlsonorchards.com/. First, the apple picking stands as one of the best in New England with more than 50 varieties of apples, including all the major kinds and some heirlooms. Phone: (978)249-6763 Apple picking season is just around the corner and people living in New England won’t have to travel far to visit some of the best orchards in the nation. Stop at the Apple Shop for New England goodies including sweet cider, warm cider doughnuts, locally roasted coffee, farm-fresh ice cream, caramel apples, New England-made cheeses and other local products. Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, Mass. Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick (6) Maggie Hassan picked the ceremonial “first apple of the season” in New Hampshire at Gould Hill Farm. 1 Christmas town in America, You should try this winter activity at this summer town in Maine, according to Fodor's Travel, Massport will temporarily suspend Logan Express bus service in Woburn, Delta is launching a contact-tracing program this month, New England state listed among the 21 best places to go in 2021, New England has 4 of the best family-friendly ski resorts in North America, according to Yelp, You can book these Logan Airport deals for travel in 2021 on Travel Deal Tuesday. New England Fall Events Play Local. Coronavirus If you’re looking for something outside of … An apple orchard in Maine is setting itself apart from the "peck." Check out the gift shop, too, with its country store-like selection of jams, jellies, maple and honey. Apple picking is one of the great events of the fall season and New England has some of the best apple orchards around. Belkin Lookout Farm, South Natick, Mass. Address: 455 Highland Ave. in Phillipston, MA The next most most mentioned farms by readers: Parlee Farms in Tyngsborough and Russell Orchards in Ipswich. Recently, Belkin’s opened up the Lookout Taproom that specializes in pints and tasting flights of our craft cider, fresh on tap. For those with young kids, there may be … p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p); Bolton Spring Farms in Bolton (3) This place hasn’t gone “Hollywood” and instead places a priority on treating the customer well and making the experience fun — that’s the old-time New England way! 63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands. “ From shopping the pumpkins , gourds, and produce the have at the store, the fresh baked goods are worth the trip from almost anywhere. Lull Farm in Hollis (2) Warwick Winery, Warwick, New York. They also have an excellent ice cream stand featuring Annabelle’s Ice Cream! Luckily, the NYC and NJ region is chock full of great apple picking farms for you to head to with your family. Before plotting your apple-picking adventure this season, it’s a good idea to visit a farm’s website due to COVID-19 restrictions that may include capacity limitations, reservation requirements, and more. Address: 207 Arnold Rd., Wrentham MA Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton (2) Ahead, check out which regional farms Boston.com readers love the most. These 2 New England apple orchards just ranked among the best in the U.S. One is a second generation fruit farm in Massachusetts. Best Apple Picking in Massachusetts – NECN In Massachusetts' Nashoba Valley, Apple Orchards Are Just the Beginning Westward Orchards in Harvard has great apple picking, … Shelburne Farm. We followed the shrill note of a red … Gould Farm also offers a terrific offering of other fruits and vegetables, as well as a fine bakery that features homemade apple pies, hot apple crisp with locally produced ice cream, apple cider, hot cider donuts, whoopie pies and cookies. resort just ranked among 25 'picture-perfect winter getaways', Silvercar by Audi will close its Logan Airport location next month, Marriott Copley terminates half its staff; thousands of hotel workers unemployed around Boston, This new mountain bike network will help connect Vermont's trails, Here's how Boston.com readers feel about Thanksgiving travel, Those glowing ice castles in N.H. will return once again this winter, Thai hotel that put American in jail gets new, one-of-a-kind label on Tripadvisor, Site Brookfield Orchards feels so right whether on a first visit, or repeated ones as we have personally experienced through the years. Shelburne Orchards in Shelburne, Hope Orchards in Hope Address: 115 Oak Hill Rd., Harvard MA Bolton Orchards in Bolton (3) Phone: (603)432-3456 We drove through the orchard and stopped to inspect Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp, and Macoun trees, all loaded with developing fruit. Web site: http://lymanorchards.com Find out how to Boston when you sign up for Boston.com's culture and lifestyle newsletter. Phone: (603) 746-3811 Open weekends in September for apple picking (until the supply runs out), the Big Apple is otherwise open daily and also has an apple grader area that sorts the apples (fun to watch, and with a toy train in motion for an added fun touch! '” There are also three championship golf courses designed by legendary Hall of Fame architect Robert Trent Jones and Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player. 6. In Northboro MA 234 Ball St. Web site: http://www.macksapples.com Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield And of course, Brookfield Orchards will be showcasing their welcoming farm with apple picking, a maze, wagon rides, cider donuts, and more. Interesting anecdote: The Associated Press reported in a Sept. 4, 2014, article that New Hampshire Gov. Not only can families enjoy plenty of fruit, ripe for the picking, … Thanks, Wendy, for the excellent suggestion. It’s really a terrific destination.        Charts This phenomenal, seventh generation, Brookdale Fruit Farm, Hollis, N.H. (photo by Eric H.). Phone: 508-384-3055 Doe Orchards in Harvard (5) Red Apple Farm in Phillipston (4) These all sound nice, but does anyone know if any one of these still have pricing by the pound versus a 25 dollar bag? 63 Reasons Why We Love the Cape & Islands. ), and squash, as well as local maple syrup, pies, and honey. Phone: (860) 349-6031 Mack’s Apples in Londonderry (6), Chapin Orchard in Essex Junction You missed two big ones. Westward Orchards in Harvard, Alyson’s Orchard in Walpole (2) Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls (7) After picking, enjoy farm fresh homemade baked goods, apple cider donuts, and ice cream at the Tougas Farm Kitchen, and then visit the barnyard to see the goats climb their mountain of stone. Mack’s U-Pick offers a fabulous apple picking experience with seemingly one orchard after another, typically open from mid-August through November 1st. I have been to both and agree that they are worthy fall destinations. Here's everything you need to know. It’s simply a wonderful place to “connect with the past, nature, outdoors, family and neighbors” says fourth-generation Red Apple Farm owner Al Rose. Clark Brothers Orchards in Ashfield Ma, is one of the best orchards in New England,they have over 30 varties of Eco friendly apples as well as other fruits, it’s a family owned and operated orchard since way back In the 1800’s, wonderful customer service and I highly recommend this orchard to anyone visiting this area! But Carlson Orchards, like most of New England’s orchards, has an outstanding crop. While a popular place locally, they tend to fly under the radar with those not from the area. don’t forget the South Shore! Web site: http://www.thebigapplefarm.com/ These are great suggestions, MacKenzie, thanks so much! Address: 32 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield CT A Mass. Libby & Son U-Picks in Limerick, Maine. View the Parlee Farms Massachusetts harvest schedule to find the best months for apple, blueberry, strawberry and other fruit picking and more. Hayrides typically take place over the weekend. s.async = true;        Map Interesting anecdote: Mack’s Apples Pick Your Own has been twice selected as the People’s Choice award winner in the Best of New Hampshire edition of New Hampshire Magazine. Gould Hill Farm, Contoocook, N.H. More than 80 varieties of apples are grown on this family-owned and operated farm. Let us know your favorite in the comments below. 2. Starring McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Ginger Gold, Empire, Royal Gala, Cameo, Jonagold, Crispen, Braeburn, Fuji and Granny Smith, you might also be able to find the elusive “super-secret Baldwins” in the beautiful rolling fields with a little effort. But there was one clear favorite. Smolak Farms in North Andover (5)        Resources Out where I live, Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA and Hollis Hill Farm (the old Marshall Farm) in Fitchburg, MA are great places to PYO, eat home-cooked food & barbeque, purchase fruit, vegetables, honey, jams, jellies, baked goods, and lots of other homemade foods. CN Smith Farm in East Bridgewater Brookdale Fruit Farm, Hollis, N.H. Here are a few of the best apple orchards in New England (NewEngland.com) 2. The best apple orchard in New England, according to Boston.com readers It's in Massachusetts. These 2 New England corn mazes ranked among the top 5 in the country. If ever there was a classic New England family farm to visit, Red … This 400 acre southern New Hampshire farm has roots going back to 1732, and today specializes in apples, peaches, pears, pumpkins (30 acres of picking! Read more about Red Apple Farm here. (function(d, sc, u) { For all the great folks reading this, Red Apple Farm and Hollis Hill Farm are both regarded as two of the best in the area for fall farm activities. These 2 New England apple orchards just ranked among the best in the U.S. To the side of the farm is a hidden, but delightful ice cream stand serving Richardson’s Ice Cream. Traveling out of Mass. The best time to go apple picking is not when it gets cold, but rather when your desired apples are ready to pick. ... Make sure you head inside the farm store for some of the best baked goods and homewares around. Your email address will not be published. This place is awesome. ), hayrides, a pumpkin house, bakery (specializing in apple cider donuts, homemade pies, hot and cold cider, and hand-dipped candy and caramel apples). Also, Carlson’s apple cider is one of the best we have sampled in New England with a great, full-bodied taste. Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow, which received the most mentions by far, offers more than 200 acres of orchards, as well as hayrides, mazes, and farm animals. When we asked Boston.com readers for the best places to pick apples in New England, more than 100 people named nearly 40 farms across five states. Research the best apple picking orchard for your needs before you go! Maybe the best thing about Mack’s, though, is its welcoming nature. The staff is wonderful, too — so friendly to customers as if they were family. The 2020 apple picking season is upon us in New England, and what better way to experience this fall treasure than to visit a local farm? Yankee Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England. Yankee Magazine’s Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England. Best of New England in the Fall: Fall Foliage, Great Hikes, Apple Picking and More! Libby & Son U-Picks in Limerick The Big Apple Farm, Wrentham, Mass. One of the oldest working farms in the country, Belkin Lookout Farm combines a traditional classic apple picking farm experience with a 21st-century appeal. Additionally, the charming, old-fashioned Country Store offers some fabulous hot and cold apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, apple dumplings, apple cider slush, homemade fudge and freshly made peanut butter. Brookfield Orchards, North Brookfield, Mass. is home to Country Living's No. Sure, there are farm animals to greet and hedge mazes to wander, but the emphasis here is on the fruit and classic take-home products such as apple pie, cider, and doughnuts. Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis Did we miss any? Don’t worry, we’ll be covering Maine, too. Here are the best orchards to go apple picking near NYC this fall. Many people I know mention Honey Pot as their top apple picking spot in the Boston area. Best Halloween decorations and everything else you would expect…hundreds of lit pumpkins on the hay ride! If you enjoyed this story, please share the graphics below on Pinterest. Libby and Son U-Picks is the only New England apple orchard in the top five of a new list of best orchards in the country. For those with young kids, there may be … The great Farm Market and seasonal ice cream stand selling Richardson’s homemade ice cream really adds nicely to the overall experience. Dowse Orchards in Sherborn Booking.com Phone: (508) 651-1539 With 26 varieties of apples, 28 types of vegetables, and pick your own blueberries, raspberries, apples, and hops — depending upon the time of the season — The Big Apple is what one would expect a New England farm stand to look like and offer. Your Guide to Apple Picking in New England 2019 ... And when it comes to fall merriment, no one does it better than than New England, an area teeming with fall fun for kids and adults alike. Here's what to know if you go. Stay Local. In a scenic location overlooking the Connecticut River, the apple picking orchards annually yield an excellent crop with 12 varieties. Big Apple Farm, Wrentham, Mass. Agriculture has always been a big part of New England life, with farms being set up by the … The Martin family has owned and operated Honey Pot Hill for nearly a century, and if you’re looking for a classic experience of apple picking, this is your spot. Carlson Orchards in Harvard (5) This New England lakeside property was named among the best winter lodges in the U.S. JetBlue is adding 2 new warm-weather destinations from Logan, A Vermont vacation rental just ranked among the 'coolest' worldwide, Alaska Airlines parodied an '80s song to promote COVID-19 safety, This Boston ice skating rink just ranked among the best in America, A travel website just named this Mass. Web site: http://www.brookfieldorchardsonline.com/ “ The apple picking and the cider donuts are the obvious attractions, but Cider Hill offers so much more, from a fully stocked farm store to their annual CSA, to a bevy of signature items (honey! 9. ), Your email address will not be published. Apple picking is one of the great events of the fall season and New England has some of the best apple orchards around. But wait, there’s more: Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Market offers “fresh pies, apple cider donuts, muffins, cookies, breads, pastries, and ‘Breakfast on the deck. Best of New England in the Fall: Fall Foliage, Great Hikes, Apple Picking and More! The New York Times calls 2 local ski resorts perfect for social distancing, 4 of the best ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada are in New England, The best places in New England to visit around Thanksgiving, Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas, This local spot just ranked as the No. There’s also a nice, little playground for the kids. Henry Steere Orchards Austin Ave. Greenville R.I. the largest in the state and BEST tasting also (Henry knows his apples! Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury (5) Interesting anecdote: Brookfield Orchards will celebrate 100 years in business in 2018! This American success story showcases a large apple picking field, hayrides, pumpkins, a corn maze, and a comprehensive variety of farm stand merchandise including local eggs and honey, grass-fed beef, pies, jams, bread, cheeses, plants, cooking items, gifts and many New Hampshire made items. s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());        Daily #s       Town #s        Address:12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield MA You mentioned two fabulous places, Sheila, thanks! After apple picking, enjoy homemade baked goods and ice cream at the Tougas Farm Kitchen. Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow (26) Web site: http://www.gouldhillfarm.com/index.html Classic apple picking place, appreciate you mentioning Honey Pot. Help, best places to pick apples in New England. Choose the best time to go. If there’s a number in parenthesis after the name of a farm, it signifies how many times the farm was chosen by readers as the best. Top the day off with hot spiced cider, and some apple crisp with a whipped cream topping and you have a wonderful apple-oriented, fall time experience! 20 More Fun New England Fall Budget Travel Ideas for 2016. Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton Should be on this list. Parlee Farms in Tyngsborough (9) Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, Conn. Lyman Orchards dates back to 1741, making it one of the oldest family-owned business in America. Last weekend’s rain was a welcome arrival at the orchards who hope for stellar, ripe crops soon. –Libby & … A family picking apples at Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow in 2017. Web site: http://www.brookdalefruitfarm.com/ Required fields are marked *, The Thrifty New England Traveler is a blog of, 9 Amazing Apple Picking Farms in New England for the Fall Season. Apple picking is one of the great events of the fall season and New England has some of the best apple orchards around. 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