Apple-picking season has started! A New England Fall wouldn't be complete without spending an afternoon picking apples, taking a hay ride and enjoying cider doughnuts. Below is a list of pick-your-own apple orchards in the Merrimack Valley and a bit further afield.
Note: Please do not bring your dog to the orchards; they cannot allow dogs into the orchards and pumpkin fields per health regulations, so you'll have to leave your four-legged friend in the car.
AMESBURY
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Ave
Amesbury MA 01913
Apple and peach picking, farm store, cutting garden, animals, play area
BOXFORD
Ingaldsby Farm
14 Washington St
West Boxford MA 01921
Apple picking, pumpkin patch, animals, hay rides, mums, Fall decor, farm stand
DRACUT
Farmer Dave's
437 Parker Rd, Dracut
Apple picking is generally weekends only from 9 AM to 5 PM, although they may add some weekdays during the height of the season. Check their Facebook page for the latest details. Cider doughnuts and other baked items and corn maze. Hayrides available on weekends, with limited capacity (those who can walk to the orchard, about 5 minutes, are asked to walk to allow space for seniors, those with limited mobility, and families with young children).
HAVERHILL
Fay's Farm & Orchard
Amesbury Line Rd
Haverhill MA 01830
Apple picking, produce, mums
Rogers Farm
1269 Boston Rd
Haverhill (Ward Hill) MA 01835
Apple picking, pumpkins, hay rides, garden center, animals, play area. Weekends 9 AM-5 PM.
METHUEN
Mann Orchards Riverside Farm
445 Merrimack St
Methuen MA 01844
Apple picking, corn maze, farm stand
NORTH ANDOVER
Barkers Farm
1267 Osgood St
North Andover MA 01845
Apple picking, produce, mums
Boston Hill Farm
1370 Turnpike St
North Andover MA 01845
Apple and peach picking, produce. On weekends enjoy live music, petting zoo and more.
315 South Bradford St
North Andover MA 01845
Apple and peach picking, animals, play area, farm stand
TYNGSBORO
Parlee Farms
95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsboro
Families are encouraged to visit on weekdays (Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM) when the farm will be quieter, and there will be free hayrides and other weekday-only options.
Pick-your-own apples, flowers, and pumpkins Tuesday through Sunday 10 AM-5 PM, closed Mondays. Call ahead or check Today's Farm News for current picking conditions and hours as some varieties may be picked out earlier in the day. Farm store and outdoor store annex with doughnuts, baked goods, fruit, vegetables, jams, cider and more. Hayrides have limited capacity; groups who can walk are asked to in order to save space for those who are less mobile. Farm animals and ice cream stand.
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