South Carolina orchards are among some of the most beautiful in the South. Of the orchards in the Palmetto State, peaches definitely outnumber the other fruits. That makes these five apple orchards in South Carolina even more special, and they have varieties in season right now. Some of them are known to be “u-pick” orchards, while others simply have wonderful roadside markets where you can pick a gorgeous basket of apples already plucked from the tree. Check out five of the best apple orchards in South Carolina below:
- Bryson’s Apple Orchard - Mountain Rest, SC
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Facebook/Bryson’s Apple Orchard Located near Mountain Rest, Bryson’s Apple Orchard should be included as a stop in any excursion near Mountain Rest or Long Creek. They have U-Pick apples usually available through the middle of October. If you don’t want to pick your own, then you can purchase them already picked. With all the things to do in the Upstate, include Brysons on your agenda for the day and bring home a basket of delicious apples. Visit their websitehere. Address: 1011 Chattooga Ridge Road, Mountain Rest, SC, 29664
- Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill - York, SC
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Facebook/Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Windy Hill is a boutique apple orchard that also makes hard cider. Stop in for a tasting of their hard cider, or to pick your own apples. There are several varieties to select from. Or, browse their market for already picked apples. Windy Hill is usually open mid-August until Christmas. Learn more from their website here.Address: 1860 Black Highway, York, SC, 29745
- MacGregor Orchard (formerly Perdeaux Fruit Farm) - Travelers Rest, SC
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Facebook/MacGregor Orchard MacGregor Orchard’s ripening chart (found on their website, see link below) reflects as many as 14-16 varieties of apples will be ripening between now and the end of October. In addition to apples, you can pick up preserves and fresh honey throughout the year, as well as 12 types of fruit. Located off the picturesque Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway, MacGregor is a great place to stop to enjoy views of the beautiful orchard right behind the market and to stock up on goodies. Learn more from their website here.Address: 2400 Hwy 11 Travelers Rest, SC, 29690
- Chattooga Belle Farm - Long Creek, SC
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Facebook/Chattooga Belle Farm This delightful farm in the upstate offers U-pick apples in a large number of varieties, plus quite a few exotic fruits, like paw paws, figs, and more. You can also schedule a farm tour and have lunch at Belle’s Bistro. Or, just sit and stare at the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and the gorgeous orchard. For more information, visit their website here.Address: 454 Damascus Church Road, Long Creek, SC, 29658
- Hollifield’s Orchard - Long Creek, SC
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Facebook/Hollifield’s Orchard The Hollifield market is open seven days a week. Stop by and score a basket of freshly picked apples and gawk at the beautiful orchard just behind this small fruit stand on US-76. For the latest, follow their Facebook page here.Address: US-76 at Hollifield Lane, Westminster, SC 29693
Wherever you live in the Palmetto State, be sure to check out some of the best apple orchards in South Carolina from this list. Think you can make it to all of them this season?
Facebook/Bryson’s Apple Orchard
Located near Mountain Rest, Bryson’s Apple Orchard should be included as a stop in any excursion near Mountain Rest or Long Creek. They have U-Pick apples usually available through the middle of October. If you don’t want to pick your own, then you can purchase them already picked. With all the things to do in the Upstate, include Brysons on your agenda for the day and bring home a basket of delicious apples. Visit their websitehere. Address: 1011 Chattooga Ridge Road, Mountain Rest, SC, 29664
Facebook/Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
Windy Hill is a boutique apple orchard that also makes hard cider. Stop in for a tasting of their hard cider, or to pick your own apples. There are several varieties to select from. Or, browse their market for already picked apples. Windy Hill is usually open mid-August until Christmas. Learn more from their website here.Address: 1860 Black Highway, York, SC, 29745
Facebook/MacGregor Orchard
MacGregor Orchard’s ripening chart (found on their website, see link below) reflects as many as 14-16 varieties of apples will be ripening between now and the end of October. In addition to apples, you can pick up preserves and fresh honey throughout the year, as well as 12 types of fruit. Located off the picturesque Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway, MacGregor is a great place to stop to enjoy views of the beautiful orchard right behind the market and to stock up on goodies. Learn more from their website here.Address: 2400 Hwy 11 Travelers Rest, SC, 29690
Facebook/Chattooga Belle Farm
This delightful farm in the upstate offers U-pick apples in a large number of varieties, plus quite a few exotic fruits, like paw paws, figs, and more. You can also schedule a farm tour and have lunch at Belle’s Bistro. Or, just sit and stare at the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains and the gorgeous orchard. For more information, visit their website here.Address: 454 Damascus Church Road, Long Creek, SC, 29658
Facebook/Hollifield’s Orchard
The Hollifield market is open seven days a week. Stop by and score a basket of freshly picked apples and gawk at the beautiful orchard just behind this small fruit stand on US-76. For the latest, follow their Facebook page here.Address: US-76 at Hollifield Lane, Westminster, SC 29693
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Best Apple Orchards In South Carolina August 24, 2019 Robin Jarvis Where can I go apple picking in South Carolina? When u-pick apple season rolls around in South Carolina, there’s no better place than the upstate for finding an orchard to pick your own. In fact, two orchards that offer pick-your-own apples are located not far from one another near Mountain Rest and Long Creek. Both offer a number of apple varieties that extend the u-pick season well into the fall season. In addition to fresh apples on the tree, Chattooga Belle Farm, found in Long Creek, also offers a variety of exotic fruits, like paw paws and figs. Bryson’s Apple Orchard near Mountain Rest also has a fruit stand where you can choose to purchase already picked apples if you prefer that over picking your own. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in South Carolina? A number of variables factor into the ripening dates for the various apple varieties grown in South Carolina but, generally speaking, apples are ready for the picking from late July through at least the middle of October each year. Most orchards are happy to share with you their list of varieties and the expected ripening dates for the season. Just ask them when is the best time for apple picking in South Carolina! What are the best farms to visit in fall in South Carolina? Two of the best farms for family activities in the fall season are McLeod Farms in McBee and Cotton Hills Farm in Chester. McLeod Farms has the biggest corn maze in the state with more than 20 acres of corn maze fun located next to their gigantic farm market. Bring the kids and plan on spending a couple of hours making your way through the corn mazes at this fun roadside market. McLeod usually opens the corn mazes around the third week of September. Learn more on their official website. Over at Cotton Hills Farm, the largest pumpkin farm in South Carolina, a fall festival each year highlights loads of pumpkin fun that evolves around the annual pumpkin harvest. At least three Saturdays in October the farm opens to the public for hayrides, a giant pumpkin patch to explore, and tons of family fun. Learn more from the official website.
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Best Apple Orchards In South Carolina
August 24, 2019
Robin Jarvis
Where can I go apple picking in South Carolina? When u-pick apple season rolls around in South Carolina, there’s no better place than the upstate for finding an orchard to pick your own. In fact, two orchards that offer pick-your-own apples are located not far from one another near Mountain Rest and Long Creek. Both offer a number of apple varieties that extend the u-pick season well into the fall season. In addition to fresh apples on the tree, Chattooga Belle Farm, found in Long Creek, also offers a variety of exotic fruits, like paw paws and figs. Bryson’s Apple Orchard near Mountain Rest also has a fruit stand where you can choose to purchase already picked apples if you prefer that over picking your own. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in South Carolina? A number of variables factor into the ripening dates for the various apple varieties grown in South Carolina but, generally speaking, apples are ready for the picking from late July through at least the middle of October each year. Most orchards are happy to share with you their list of varieties and the expected ripening dates for the season. Just ask them when is the best time for apple picking in South Carolina! What are the best farms to visit in fall in South Carolina? Two of the best farms for family activities in the fall season are McLeod Farms in McBee and Cotton Hills Farm in Chester. McLeod Farms has the biggest corn maze in the state with more than 20 acres of corn maze fun located next to their gigantic farm market. Bring the kids and plan on spending a couple of hours making your way through the corn mazes at this fun roadside market. McLeod usually opens the corn mazes around the third week of September. Learn more on their official website. Over at Cotton Hills Farm, the largest pumpkin farm in South Carolina, a fall festival each year highlights loads of pumpkin fun that evolves around the annual pumpkin harvest. At least three Saturdays in October the farm opens to the public for hayrides, a giant pumpkin patch to explore, and tons of family fun. Learn more from the official website.
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When u-pick apple season rolls around in South Carolina, there’s no better place than the upstate for finding an orchard to pick your own. In fact, two orchards that offer pick-your-own apples are located not far from one another near Mountain Rest and Long Creek. Both offer a number of apple varieties that extend the u-pick season well into the fall season. In addition to fresh apples on the tree, Chattooga Belle Farm, found in Long Creek, also offers a variety of exotic fruits, like paw paws and figs. Bryson’s Apple Orchard near Mountain Rest also has a fruit stand where you can choose to purchase already picked apples if you prefer that over picking your own.
When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in South Carolina?
A number of variables factor into the ripening dates for the various apple varieties grown in South Carolina but, generally speaking, apples are ready for the picking from late July through at least the middle of October each year. Most orchards are happy to share with you their list of varieties and the expected ripening dates for the season. Just ask them when is the best time for apple picking in South Carolina!
What are the best farms to visit in fall in South Carolina?
Two of the best farms for family activities in the fall season are McLeod Farms in McBee and Cotton Hills Farm in Chester. McLeod Farms has the biggest corn maze in the state with more than 20 acres of corn maze fun located next to their gigantic farm market. Bring the kids and plan on spending a couple of hours making your way through the corn mazes at this fun roadside market. McLeod usually opens the corn mazes around the third week of September. Learn more on their official website.
Over at Cotton Hills Farm, the largest pumpkin farm in South Carolina, a fall festival each year highlights loads of pumpkin fun that evolves around the annual pumpkin harvest. At least three Saturdays in October the farm opens to the public for hayrides, a giant pumpkin patch to explore, and tons of family fun. Learn more from the official website.
