Is there anything more picturesque than an apple orchard on a crisp day? It brings to mind the simple beauty of childhood, the absolute magic that came with cracking a fresh apple from the tree, the fun and games to be had in the temperate autumn afternoons. Autumn is stunning on its own, arguably one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, but add a trip to one of the best apple orchards in Virginia? There’s nothing more incredible than the end of the year on the east coast.
Aside from pumpkin patches and corn mazes, it’s hard to think of anything more quintessentially fall than an afternoon in an orchard. Luckily for those living in Virginia, and, of course, those ever-present tourists, it means that it’s easy to capitalize on some of the most beautiful apple-picking places in the country. Don’t miss out this year, or any year! These 8 charming apple orchards really are the perfect place to spend a fall day. We’ve lovingly crafted the following list of places, each of which are bound to be where you’ll love to spend some quality outdoor time this autumn.
- Carter Mountain Orchard - Charlottesville
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Amber Karnes/flickr Carter Mountain is a family-run orchard located just outside of Charlottesville. This pristine location offers pick-your-own fruit essentially any time that there is fruit on the vines, and apple season just so happens to be one of the most popular. The orchard is open seven days a week, and also includes a country store and bakery. Wander the hills and indulge in a view just as wonderful as they apples they produce. Address: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Silver Creek & Seamans’ Orchard - Tyro
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Silver Creek & Seamans’ Orchard/Facebook Silver Creek Orchard began as a packing shed in the 1950’s but oh how far it’s come. Today, this charming local business produces some of the finest apples in the area. Arguably, in the state as well. The picking season begins in September and runs through October. There’s also the popular Apple Butter Makin’ Festival during the first and second Saturdays in October. Address: 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 22976
- Stribling Orchard - Markham
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Stribling Orchard/Facebook This breathtaking orchard has been farmed by the Stribling family for six generations. Spending a day here will be the country vacation you’ve always dreamed of, complete with apple picking, mountain views, and freshly baked goods. You owe it to yourself to experience the deliciousness of these freshly baked apple pies at one of the best farms to visit in the fall in Virginia. Address: 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, VA 22643
- Crooked Run Orchard - Purcellville
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Crooked Run Orchard/Facebook In the 1700s, the farmland that is now home to Crooked Run Orchard once belonged to Quakers. Today, the orchard grows all kinds of fruits. Apple-pickers will be able to choose from eleven various kinds, including Golden Delicious, Braeburn, and Suncrisp. Visitors can also visit the cidery and learn all about the fascinating process behind this seasonal drink. If you’re looking for what to do in the fall in Virginia? Crooked Run Orchard has your answer. Address: 37883 E Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132
- Hollin Farms - Delaplane
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Hollin Farms/Facebook Not too far from Washington D.C., Hollin Farms is a family farm that specializes in grass-fed beef, vegetables, and pick-your-own fruits. While apples are certainly among the most popular produce, visitors are also encouraged to browse and take home some of the freshly grown fall vegetables. This is a one-stop-shop for all sorts of homebound needs. If you’re looking for fresh, Hollin Farms in Delaplane has it! Address: 1584 Snowden Road, Delaplane, VA 20144
- Morris Orchard - Monroe
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Morris Orchard/Facebook The breathtaking Morris Orchard is nestled at the foot of High Peak Mountain in Monroe. Not only does this farm produce incredible fruit, it also ensures a memorable experience to anyone who visits. The combination of a small farm with a big view is the perfect setting to pick your own apples and enjoy some freshly-pressed cider. Apple picking in Virginia just got a whole lot more beautiful, don’t you think? Address: 226 Tobacco Row Lane, Monroe, VA 24574
- Vintage Virginia Apples - North Garden
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Vintage Virginia Apples/Facebook Vintage Virginia Apples is the place where unique and extraordinary heirloom apples are grown every fall season. Also on site is Virginia Ciderworks, where visitors can taste these local flavors in action. It’s hard to imagine a setting more beautiful to learn about these fruits than by way of indulging in their delicious goodness. Address: 2545 Rural Ridge Lane, North Garden, VA 22959
- Graves’ Mountain Apple Harvest Festival - Syria
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Graves’ Mountain Lodge, Inc./Facebook The Graves’ Mountain Lodge Harvest Festival celebrates all things apple and has been a tradition for nearly 50 years. October is the month for hayrides, live music, delicious food, and of course, apple picking. This year’s events will take place during the first three weekends in October. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to go apple picking in Virginia! It’s well-worth the effort, and pays in all sorts of fun and deliciousness. Address: 3626 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA 22743
Have you visited any of these lovely apple orchards? Have you had a magical experience, indulged in a beautiful afternoon amongst the apples in Virginia? Be sure to share your experience with us in the comments below!
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Carter Mountain is a family-run orchard located just outside of Charlottesville. This pristine location offers pick-your-own fruit essentially any time that there is fruit on the vines, and apple season just so happens to be one of the most popular. The orchard is open seven days a week, and also includes a country store and bakery. Wander the hills and indulge in a view just as wonderful as they apples they produce. Address: 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Silver Creek & Seamans’ Orchard/Facebook
Silver Creek Orchard began as a packing shed in the 1950’s but oh how far it’s come. Today, this charming local business produces some of the finest apples in the area. Arguably, in the state as well. The picking season begins in September and runs through October. There’s also the popular Apple Butter Makin’ Festival during the first and second Saturdays in October. Address: 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 22976
Stribling Orchard/Facebook
This breathtaking orchard has been farmed by the Stribling family for six generations. Spending a day here will be the country vacation you’ve always dreamed of, complete with apple picking, mountain views, and freshly baked goods. You owe it to yourself to experience the deliciousness of these freshly baked apple pies at one of the best farms to visit in the fall in Virginia. Address: 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, VA 22643
Crooked Run Orchard/Facebook
In the 1700s, the farmland that is now home to Crooked Run Orchard once belonged to Quakers. Today, the orchard grows all kinds of fruits. Apple-pickers will be able to choose from eleven various kinds, including Golden Delicious, Braeburn, and Suncrisp. Visitors can also visit the cidery and learn all about the fascinating process behind this seasonal drink. If you’re looking for what to do in the fall in Virginia? Crooked Run Orchard has your answer. Address: 37883 E Main Street, Purcellville, VA 20132
Hollin Farms/Facebook
Not too far from Washington D.C., Hollin Farms is a family farm that specializes in grass-fed beef, vegetables, and pick-your-own fruits. While apples are certainly among the most popular produce, visitors are also encouraged to browse and take home some of the freshly grown fall vegetables. This is a one-stop-shop for all sorts of homebound needs. If you’re looking for fresh, Hollin Farms in Delaplane has it! Address: 1584 Snowden Road, Delaplane, VA 20144
Morris Orchard/Facebook
The breathtaking Morris Orchard is nestled at the foot of High Peak Mountain in Monroe. Not only does this farm produce incredible fruit, it also ensures a memorable experience to anyone who visits. The combination of a small farm with a big view is the perfect setting to pick your own apples and enjoy some freshly-pressed cider. Apple picking in Virginia just got a whole lot more beautiful, don’t you think? Address: 226 Tobacco Row Lane, Monroe, VA 24574
Vintage Virginia Apples/Facebook
Vintage Virginia Apples is the place where unique and extraordinary heirloom apples are grown every fall season. Also on site is Virginia Ciderworks, where visitors can taste these local flavors in action. It’s hard to imagine a setting more beautiful to learn about these fruits than by way of indulging in their delicious goodness. Address: 2545 Rural Ridge Lane, North Garden, VA 22959
Graves’ Mountain Lodge/Facebook
Graves’ Mountain Lodge, Inc./Facebook
The Graves’ Mountain Lodge Harvest Festival celebrates all things apple and has been a tradition for nearly 50 years. October is the month for hayrides, live music, delicious food, and of course, apple picking. This year’s events will take place during the first three weekends in October. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to go apple picking in Virginia! It’s well-worth the effort, and pays in all sorts of fun and deliciousness. Address: 3626 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA 22743
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Best Apple Orchards In Virginia September 07, 2019 Meghan Kraft Where can I go apple picking in Virginia? There are all sorts of beautiful places to go apple picking in Virginia! Autumn is beautiful across the state, and locally-owned spots like the Markham-based Hartland Orchard, the donut-slinging Charlottesville gem of Carter Mountain Orchard and Bluemont’s Great Country Farms really up the autumn ante. Head off to Berryville to Mackintosh farm to learn how to “harvest” apples the right way, and Stribling Orchard, a sixth-generation farm, allows you to be a part of a true Markham legend. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Virginia? Visiting an apple orchard in Virginia is best planned around late summer and early fall. It will depend on the orchard, of course, when it comes to the days they’re actually open, but we’d recommend planning an apple-picking date from mid-August to late October. What are the best farms to visit in fall in Virginia? There are beautiful farms that stud the entire state of Virginia, but some of the best are both pumpkin and corn maze centric come the autumn. Head to Belvedere Plantation in Fredricksburg to pick out a pumpkin or fall in love with the fun at the Farm Amusement Park, indulge in a Centreville afternoon at Cox Farms or bring the whole family to enjoy the fun of Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia. There’s no end to the farms to visit in the fall in Virginia!
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Apple Orchards In Virginia
September 07, 2019
Meghan Kraft
Where can I go apple picking in Virginia? There are all sorts of beautiful places to go apple picking in Virginia! Autumn is beautiful across the state, and locally-owned spots like the Markham-based Hartland Orchard, the donut-slinging Charlottesville gem of Carter Mountain Orchard and Bluemont’s Great Country Farms really up the autumn ante. Head off to Berryville to Mackintosh farm to learn how to “harvest” apples the right way, and Stribling Orchard, a sixth-generation farm, allows you to be a part of a true Markham legend. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Virginia? Visiting an apple orchard in Virginia is best planned around late summer and early fall. It will depend on the orchard, of course, when it comes to the days they’re actually open, but we’d recommend planning an apple-picking date from mid-August to late October. What are the best farms to visit in fall in Virginia? There are beautiful farms that stud the entire state of Virginia, but some of the best are both pumpkin and corn maze centric come the autumn. Head to Belvedere Plantation in Fredricksburg to pick out a pumpkin or fall in love with the fun at the Farm Amusement Park, indulge in a Centreville afternoon at Cox Farms or bring the whole family to enjoy the fun of Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia. There’s no end to the farms to visit in the fall in Virginia!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are all sorts of beautiful places to go apple picking in Virginia! Autumn is beautiful across the state, and locally-owned spots like the Markham-based Hartland Orchard, the donut-slinging Charlottesville gem of Carter Mountain Orchard and Bluemont’s Great Country Farms really up the autumn ante. Head off to Berryville to Mackintosh farm to learn how to “harvest” apples the right way, and Stribling Orchard, a sixth-generation farm, allows you to be a part of a true Markham legend.
When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in Virginia?
Visiting an apple orchard in Virginia is best planned around late summer and early fall. It will depend on the orchard, of course, when it comes to the days they’re actually open, but we’d recommend planning an apple-picking date from mid-August to late October.
What are the best farms to visit in fall in Virginia?
There are beautiful farms that stud the entire state of Virginia, but some of the best are both pumpkin and corn maze centric come the autumn. Head to Belvedere Plantation in Fredricksburg to pick out a pumpkin or fall in love with the fun at the Farm Amusement Park, indulge in a Centreville afternoon at Cox Farms or bring the whole family to enjoy the fun of Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia. There’s no end to the farms to visit in the fall in Virginia!
