Apple picking season is here! Fun for the entire family throughout orchards in Boston's neighboring towns. A great way to escape the brick & mortar and pick your own sweet, crunchy apples. From Cortland, Honeycrisp to McIntosh - you cannot go wrong with any variety. With the crisp autumn air and the endless consumption of apple cider/cider donuts, this time of year proves to be favorited by all. If you’re looking to experience this classic New England activity within a reasonable distance from Boston, there are plenty of orchards to explore. Here are a few popular options:
Shelburne Farms (Stow, MA) - https://www.shelburnefarm.com/
Russell Orchards (Ipswich, MA) - https://www.russellorchards.com
Smolak Farms (North Andover, MA) - https://www.smolakfarms.com
Brooksby Farm (Peabody, MA) - https://brooksbyfarm.org/
Carver Hill Orchards (Stow, MA) - https://www.carverhillorchard.com
Connors Farm (Danvers, MA) - https://www.connorsfarm.com
Carlson Orchards (Harvard, MA) - https://carlsonorchards.com/
Berlin Orchards (Berlin, MA) - https://www.berlinorchards.com
Parlee Farms (Tynsgborough, MA) - https://parleefarms.com