Nothing Says Fall Is Here More Than A Visit To North Carolina's Charming Apple Orchard
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Robin Jarvis
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You have to agree: nothing says ‘fall’ quite like a visit to an apple orchard. We would be hard pressed (no pun intended) to name anyone that doesn’t like apples. To that end, perusing through an entire orchard, picking your own, and then enjoying all the things you can do with those apples… that’s about as good as it gets.
For those who have already discovered Apple Hill Orchard and Cidery, the annual trek to this apple haven is one that is not missed.
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The orchard dates back to 1950 for this fifth generation family of apple farmers. Likewise, generations of visitors have enjoyed the fall harvest at Apple Hill year after year and enjoy bringing new additions to the farm to share in the same experiences they enjoyed as children.
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On Saturdays, September through November, you can hop on a wagon ride around the farm and through the orchards.
Tickets can be purchased at the Country Store, which is exactly where you'll want to head right after the wagon ride too. It's filled with rich, wholesome, apple goodness, including some already-picked apples you can sort through and then pop in a basket and purchase.
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Don't forget to grab an apple pie to take home (before they are all gone!) Or, you could just pick enough apples to make your own... (If there's a line, bakery items are also available in the country store.)
Apple Hill is located just four miles from Interstate 40, exit 104, and just south of Morganton, North Carolina. The address is 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave., Morganton, NC 28655. The u-pick season begins in late August and goes through November. Consult the official harvest calendar to see when your favorite apple varieties are expected to be ready for picking. Learn more about Apple Hill on their website and Facebook page.
For more fun fall activities for the entire family, check out the best autumn scenic drives in North Carolina.
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