27 Orchards for Apple Picking Near Boston (MAP)

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  The farm offers more than 10 varieties of apples over the picking season and a giant corn maze that is not to be missed. Hayrides, a pumpkin patch and a farm animal viewing area are also available. After enjoying a picnic lunch you can enjoy a hike with the family on the Bolton loop trail that runs through the farm's property.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  This family run apple and pear orchard set amongst rolling hills offers weekend haywagon rides to the orchards, barnyard animals to visit and a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin. They also have pumpkin painting, face painting and pony rides to add to the fun.

Amanda Banta said:  The Big Apple Farm offers all the best of fall - pick your own apples, hayrides, caramel apples, cider and donuts. The farm store is open year round with fruits and vegetables, bakery items, seasonal goods and a variety of other offerings.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Nestled in an idyllic setting in the heart of apple country, Nashoba Valley Winery is a gorgeous hilltop orchard complimented by a gourmet restaurant and winery. After apple picking, you can enjoy a picnic lunch on the scenic grounds and check out the wine and gift shop.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Come out to the farm for apple picking, mining for gems in the mining sluice, visiting the sheep and goats and hayrides on the weekends. Be sure not to miss eating some of their delicious fresh apple fritters! For updates on what apple varieties are ready for picking visit their Facebook page or call the farm stand.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  In addition to apple picking, Honey Pot Hill offers three different hedge mazes to tackle with the family - The Big Green Monster, The Mini Monster and the Tunnel Maze. Once you've found your way out, hop on board for a hayride and then check out the adorable farm animals by the farm store.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Check out this small farm to pick your own certified organic apples.

Kristy Pepping said:  This 4th generation owned farm is just 30 miles outside of Boston and offers vegetables and fruits. You can either to choose to purchase these in their store or pick-your-own. Westwood provides a wagon ride out to pick-your-own pumpkins during their fall season.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  With over 50 acres of fruit trees, 14 different varieties of apples in season, a frog pond and plenty of open space for cloud gazing you can spend the day in nature and then enjoy some delicious apple cider and hot apple crisp before heading home with your delicious goodies. Check the approximate growing season for each variety of apple and the website for up to date orchard information.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Spend a day out in the heart of apple country and enjoy life at a more relaxed pace while marveling at the beauty of nature around you. You can bring a picnic lunch to enjoy or purchase food at the concession stand available. After you are done apple picking, enjoy some warm apple crisp and ice cream or apple cider donuts and take a peek at all the farm fresh produce available in the farm store.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Committed to a quality and peaceful pick-your-own apples experience, this family enterprise grows 12 varieties of apples on 25 acres of orchards. Leashed dogs are welcome during apple picking season. Check the website for maturity dates of their different varieties and Facebook for updates.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Shelburne Farm grows an astonishing 80 varieties of apples including several heirloom species, plus several types and sizes of pumpkins. Hayrides around the farm are offered daily and on the weekends you can enjoy live music, food trucks, antique cider press demonstrations and several kids activities including pedal tractors, hay mountain, tot hay maze and a tractor playground!

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  For over 200 years, the Dowse Family has been growing apples and currently grow up to 20 different varieties available for picking. Even better, parents and kids alike can pick apples without having to climb ladders! Be sure to grab some of their cider made on their own apple presses that have been in operation since 1947.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Plan a full day of fun at this farm. Admission includes train rides, a farm-themed play area, moon bounces, farm animals, caterpillar rides and a farm maze. Additionally on weekends, they offer live entertainment.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Drew Farms has a family-fun atmosphere set among amazing views of the fall foliage. On weekends you can grab a free tractor ride to their apple orchard, enjoy live music, roast your own s'mores and purchase apple cider donuts. Their large pumpkin patch makes for a great backdrop for family photos! Their annual Pumpkin Light features hundreds of carved jack-o-lanterns displayed throughout the orchard.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Farmer Dave's offers apple picking at Hill Orchard and Farmer Dave’s Home Farm. Hayrides will be available during select times.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Parlee Farms offers pumpkins of all sizes in their pumpkin patch, and over 20 varieties of pick-your-own apples on their dwarf trees. Other farm fun during the season includes the hay play area comprised of large hay bales arranged in a maze pattern, young children can take a spin around the track on one of the electric tractors and the whole family will love feeding and petting over 70 young farm animals including the goats high up near the trees!

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Apple picking is the most popular event at the farm and they offer a huge variety of apples to choose from. You can pick your own pumpkins from the fields or choose from a selection of already picked pumpkins at the farm stand. In order to pick pumpkins, visitors must take the hayride to the fields. Cider donuts are baked fresh and sold at the farm store along with apple cider, fruits, vegetables and fall decorations. Stop to visit with the farm's horse, chicks, goats and other animals as part of your visit as well.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  On weekends beginning mid-September through the end of October, the farm runs fall festivals which include apple picking, pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, live music, ice cream, cider donuts, BBQ and more! Hayrides to the apple picking are offered and during picking season dogs are allowed in the orchards as long as they are leashed.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  This 300 year old farm is a local favorite and features apple picking 7 days a week in season. Each weekend in September and October they have a Fall Festival which includes apple picking, hay rides, farm animals, cider donuts, and one of the best pumpkin patches in the Boston area. They also have a children's amusement area which includes activities such as face painting, spin art, duck races, mini hay maze and a super slide!

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Pick your own pumpkins and apples along with free hayrides and a kids picnic and play area.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  After picking your apples make sure to visit the farm animals and browse the holiday-themed farm store.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  In addition to apple picking, this smaller farm offers a play area for young children, farm animals to visit and scenic grounds to explore. Orchard is cash only.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Connemara House Farm is a 36-acre farm and offers a variety of pick your own apples on weekends during September and October.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  If you want to do some apple or pumpkin picking and combine it with a day full of fun activities and attractions perfect for the whole family, then Connors Farm is the destination! Just a sample of the activities available include a 7-acre corn maze, cornhole, zipline, pumpkin chucking, hayrides, baby animals, and pumpkin bowling.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Enjoy a day in the country at this beautiful farm and winery featuring their unique fruit wines. Other things to do include visiting the adorable farm animals, exploring the interactive fruit garden, shop for local produce, honey and eggs at the farm store and purchase food to enjoy lunch in their scenic hillside picnic area.

Amanda Banta said:  Dive into the fall spirit with pick-your-own pumpkins and apples at Cider Hill Farm. The farm also offers kid-friendly activities, including visiting and feeding the farm animals.