The Realtor’s Pick – Best Spots for Apple Picking This Fall

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.

Shelburne Farm – Stow

PYO, Tractor Playground, farm animals and hayrides.

Carlson Orchards – Harvard

PYO plus cider barn taproom.

Doe Orchards – Harvard

PYO and Meet the Tractors.

Drew Farm – Westford

PYO apples and pumpkins.

Autumn Hills Orchard – Groton

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.

Brooksby Farm – Peabody

PYO fruit and flowers plus play yard, barnyard animals, fairytale trails and hayrides.

Russell Orchards – Ipswich

PYO plus farm animals, winery and farm store.