7 North Shore Apple Orchards You Must Visit This Autumn

The fall season is creeping in and here in New England this means the days are getting shorter. The weather is starting to change, the leaves are changing color, football season is starting. But a classic New England fall weekend is heading to an apple orchard to pick some apples! Of course, when you go to an apple orchard you have to pick up some apple cider and donuts, but the apple picking is the real reason you went to the orchard!

Apple picking has a unique way of bringing people together. Families and friends often make it an annual tradition. It’s a wonderful and time-honored activity that the beauty and charm of autumn. You also end up picking way too many apples and feel the need to make some sort of baked apple dessert. That normally ends with a subpar product that just sits on the counter, but the house does smell fantastic.

Let’s be honest there’s no better taste than freshly picked apples right from the tree, the burst of sweetness and crisp texture make each bite a rewarding and memorable moment. Whether you're enjoying the classic flavors of Red Delicious, the tartness of a Granny Smith , or the sweet and dryness of a Honeycrisp, there’s a flavor for everyone! One of the wonders of apple picking is the beauty of the orchard. Rows of apple trees, heavy with ripe fruit, that create the fall social media cover photo or Instagram real for everyone to enjoy, don’t lie you know you want to take that awesome photo of you hanging in the apple tree!

So, let’s focus on the North Shore for right now and give you some great spots to pick some apples and get ready for Autumn which is right on our doorstep, just like the pumpkins and scarecrows.

Cider Hill Farm is located in Amesbury, the store is open 8a-6p, and picking you own apples is open 8a-5p. For the kids they have Hayrides that run on the weekends from 9:30a-3p, and for the adults they have a hard cider bar with live music!

Ingladsby Farm is located in Boxford, they're a family owned and operated since 1911. Monday and Tuesday they are closed, Wednesday thru Sunday they are open 9a-5p.

Connors Farm is located in Danvers, not only do they have apple picking, but they have one of the coolest mazes in Massachusetts it's called "The Unexplained". They are open daily 8a-6p.

This Orchard is a must! The apple cider donuts are the best on the North Shore, they have farm animals hanging around, they have a winery for tastings, and plenty more.

Located in North Andover, Boston Hill Farm is a 12th generation family owned farm. Open 7 days a week 9a-6p, they have friendly goats, chickens, sheep, and rabbits for the kids to enjoy. They also have plenty of produce for sale at the farm stand.

Located in North Andover, Smolak Farm is a working farm that entertains in a unique way! The apple picking is open daily 10a-4p they also have craft beers, apple cider donuts, hayrides and live entertainment.

Located in Peabody, Brooksby Farm has apple picking, pick your own fruits when in season, the bakery has some really good apple cider donuts and apple cider. They also have a campfire and smores time on various weekends in October.