Fall is here, and it’s ushering in a season of changing leaves and crisp air perfect for pumpkin patches and apples galore!
Now, to get into the spirit of the season we’ve listed the best apple orchards around D.C. for you to go apple picking with friends or family!
1. Weber’s Peachberry Farm
Weber’s Peachberry Farm is the oldest cider mill in continuous use in Maryland, producing deliciously refreshing cider since 1947.
So if you’re interested in fresh-pressed cider in addition to picking apples, we highly suggest giving Weber’s a chance!
The farm is currently offering PYO apples and flowers.
Where: 11409 Harford Rd, Glen Arm, MD 21057
2. Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Catoctin Mountain Orchard is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 pm through September.
You can pick apples every Saturday and Sunday in September and October, but you’ll want to bring cash as they don’t accept credit cards!
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, stop by their market to get your hands on freshly made apple pies, popcorn, jams, and other mouthwatering goodies.
Where: 15036 N Franklinville Rd, Thurmont, MD
3. Great Country Farms
Apple-picking season is well underway at Great Country Farms so get ready to pick Honey Crisp, Gala, Jona Free, and other varieties of apples to your heart’s content.
The farm is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm with apples being just $1.99/lb + the price of admission for a full day of outdoor fun!
Where: 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA
4. Rock Hill Orchards
Come for the apples, stay for the ice cream!
You can pick apples of all kinds, including Blondees and Macouns, but Rock Hill Orchards is more well-known as the home of the Woodbourne Creamery!
Here you can get freshly made ice cream… and we all know it’s never too cold for ice cream.
Scoop one up along with those apples! Reservations required.
Where: 28600 Ridge Rd, Mt Airy, MD
5. Carter Mountain Orchard
The apple-picking season has arrived at Carter Mountain Orchard with Gala, Golden Delicious, and Honeycrisp apples available for picking!
Located just down the road from Jefferson’s Monticello, this farm also offers scenic tours of the orchard.
Carter Mountain Orchard is also home to Bold Rock Tap Room, where you can taste hard ciders made with local apples while enjoying the gorgeous views the space has to offer.
Oh, it’s also dog-friendly, so bring your furry friend along to participate in the fall festivities!
Where: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA
6. Mackintosh Fruit Farm
Located in Berryville, VA., Mackintosh Fruit Farm you can pick Golden Delicious, Criterion, Crimson Crisp, Honeycrisp apples!
Also open is their market, where you’ll get a variety of meats, cheeses, and preserves.
Where: 1608 Russell Rd, Berryville, VA