Fall is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning for one of the most fun fall traditions: apple picking! If you’re in Boston for fall, you’re in luck. Massachusetts has a proper fall complete with sweater weather and beautiful foliage, as well as lots of farms for apple and pumpkin picking. Here are some great orchards to pick from for picking apples.
Belking Family Lookout Farm
Established back in the 1600s, this is one of the oldest continuously working farms in America. It’s not too far from the city and has plenty of fun activities for all ages such as a hayride and a taproom. It’s also got a great variety of crops to pick, from apples and pumpkins to Asian pears.
Boston Hill Farm
Boston Hill is the perfect farm for you if you love having lots of snack options. Fall brings several apple species to ripen including Macoun, Courtland, and Macintosh. More importantly, the farm’s shop churns out plenty of delicious cider donuts, cinnamon donuts, sugar pumpkins, and even ice cream for you to enjoy.
Smolak Farms
Smolak farms is the best option for you if you’re interested in variety and agriculture. Boasting more apple varieties than any other farm in the area, this farm even grows some species that are no longer in commercial production such as Pink Pearl and Sheepnose. It’s also got all the fall stuff that makes any farm great including fall activities and animals.