With the fall season officially underway, it’s time to start planning your fall activities. While Ohio is home to several pumpkin patches and corn mazes, you’ll also want to be sure to hit up an apple orchard or two this harvest season. The following are the best apple orchards in Ohio, and they are picture perfect for a fall day.

1. Burnham Orchards (Berlin Heights)
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Open all year, this family owned and operated orchard features pick-your-own pumpkins and apples in the fall. Apple picking is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 8019 OH-113, Berlin Heights, OH, 44814
2. Hirsch Fruit Farm (Chillicothe)
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With two store locations in Chillicothe, you'll find some of the most delicious produce and apple cider in Ohio from this fourth generation family farm.

Address: 12846 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH, 45601
3. Eddy Fruit Farm (Chesterland)
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This five generation family farm features an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as pick-your-own apples and grapes. Apple picking is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.

Address: 12079 Caves Road, Chesterland, OH, 44026.
4. A & M Farm Orchard (Midland)
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Pick your own pumpkins, pears and a variety of apples at A & M Farm Orchard. It's open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 22141 State Route 251, Midland, OH, 45148
5. Hoen's Orchard (Delta)
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In addition to fresh squash and other fall veggies, this family farm currently features pick-your-own honey crisp and gala apples. Address: 12540 County Road 7-2, Delta, OH, 43515

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6. Pick N' Save Orchard (Medina)
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In addition to picking your own lush apples here, you'll also find apple cider, jams, honey, maple syrup, pumpkins and so much more.

Address: 1222 Ledge Road, Medina, OH, 44256
7. Cherry Hawk Farm (Marysville)
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This quiet, central Ohio apple orchard is truly picture perfect for a fall day. At Cherry Hawk Farms, you can pick a wide variety of apples, including red delicious, granny smith, honeycrisp and more. Address: 16220 Springdale Road, Marysville, OH, 43040
8. Laurelville Fruit Farm (Laurelville)
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Be sure to get some of the beloved cider from this fourth generation family orchard before it's gone. Laurelville Fruit Farm also features delicious apples, jellies, local honey and apple cider vinegar that locals love.

Address: 16181 Pike Street, Laurelville, OH, 43135
9. Peifer Orchards (Yellow Springs)
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With 25 different varieties of apples to choose from, baked goods, honey and maple syrup, you'll leave this local favorite apple orchard with plenty of goodies to savor.

Address: 4590 US-68, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387
10. Dodd's Hillcrest Orchards (Amherst)
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With several u-pick apple varieties to choose from, a 4-acre corn maze and a pumpkin patch, the family fun will last all day long at Dodd's Hillcrest Orchards.

Address: 50336 Telegraph Road, Amherst, OH, 44001
11. Arrowhead Orchard (Paris)
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Family fun weekends throughout October at Arrowhead Orchards feature u-pick apples, hay rides, corn mazes and more.

Address: 11724 Lisbon Street SE, Paris, OH, 44669

Have you been to any of these apple orchards before? Where is your favorite apple orchard in Ohio? Share your photos and experiences with us!

For more family fun ideas this fall, be sure to check out our previous articles Get Lost In These 10 Awesome Corn Mazes In Ohio This Fall and These 12 Charming Pumpkin Patches In Ohio Are Picture Perfect For A Fall Day.

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Where can I go apple picking in Ohio?

While Ohio may be known as The Buckeye State, it might as well be known as the Agriculture State. Why? An astonishing half of its stunning expanse is occupied by farmland, and many of these super scenic landscapes host orchards and vineyards. If you’re wondering where to pick apples in Ohio, you’re in for a treat this fall… there are so many epic places to visit! Mapleside in Brunswick is a fan favorite, and so, too, is McQueen Orchards out in Holland, Ohio. You’ll also surely love indulging in a sweet treat  like a caramel apple at orchards like Hidden Valley Orchard in Cincinnati. There are many incredible farms to visit in fall in Ohio, but local fruit orchards are doubtlessly a fan favorite!

When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Ohio?

If you’re wondering what to do in fall in Ohio, a trip to an apple orchard is surely ideal for you! Typically, apples are in season between July and November. While the actual dates that apples become ripe vary each year depending on the weather, September and October are typically the ideal months to visit orchards in Ohio. This ensures your trip is not wasted on apples that aren’t quite ready. The earlier you head out, of course, the better selection you’ll find!

What are the best farms to visit in fall in Ohio?

After you’ve gone apple picking in Ohio, you’ll surely want to visit some other area farms. We’re absolutely enchanted by the Lake Metroparks Farmpark, and the same is true of Leeds Farm. Once you visit a few farms, you’ll surely start craving country-style cooking… so we recommend you take a road trip to the best farm kitchens in Ohio. Whether you visit these enchanting destinations during the harvest or in another season, you’ll surely find yourself enamored by the remarkable landscape of this dreamy state.

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