Nothing says fall in New England quite like apple picking, and in the towns north of Boston there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a trip to a local orchard. It’s a fun activity for all ages and a chance to get out in the crisp autumn sunshine and sample some delicious local produce – including warm cider and fresh apple cider donuts. Some orchards offer a range of activities alongside fruit picking, such as petting zoos, playgrounds, tractor rides and corn mazes. Others offer a more low-key traditional experience. We asked our realtors to recommend their favorite spots – here are their top ten apple picking destinations.
Honey Pot Hill Orchards - Stow
PYO plus hayrides, maze and farm animals.
PYO, Tractor Playground, farm animals and hayrides.
PYO plus cider barn taproom.
PYO and Meet the Tractors.
PYO apples and pumpkins.
PYO with amazing views.
Parlee Farms - Tyngsborough
PYO plus farm stand, animal farm, tractor training and hay maze.
Boston Hill Farms - North Andover
PYO plus farm stand and farm animals.
Russell Orchards - Ipswich
PYO plus farm animals, winery and farm store.
Brooksby Farm - Peabody
PYO fruit and flowers plus play yard, barnyard animals, fairytale trails and hayrides.
Looking for other fun things to do it your local area? Ask our realtors! As experts in the towns they live and work in, our agents are a source of information on anything from preschools to pickeball courts, farmers markets to all-night pharmacies. And, of course, the real estate market! Get in touch today - call us or drop into one of our offices and start a conversation.
