Not only that, but they actually host a great many apple picking opportunities to visitors of their various farms and orchards. And usually other family kid-friendly activities besides.
So forget whatever other reason brings you to the area, and be sure to spend a sunny day with the family picking apples (and occasionally other fruit too!) at one of the many sites available.
Coming Up
In this article, we’ll be sharing with you our shortlist of the best spots for apple picking while in Pennsylvania.
And without further ado, let’s get straight to it!
(The following apple picking spots aren’t listed in any particular order.
You’ll find Solebury Orchards in the scenic heart of Bucks County. During the summer and fall you can come on down and pick your own apples, peaches, blueberries and more.
There are a staggering 31 varieties of apple available to pick, at various times throughout the season, which starts in August and doesn’t finish until November.
You can also buy some of the farm’s very own apple sauce and apple cider.
This wonderfully scenic farm nestled in the hills of Berks County offers pick-your-own produce from June through to October, with apples being available to pick from August through to early November.
And it’s not just apples available – you can also pick up raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, pumpkins, cherries and quince.
Location: 522 East Mount Airy Road, Dillsburg PA 17019
Mt. Airy Orchards (previously known as Paulus Mt Airy Orchards) is a verified agri-tourism hot spot in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, with rows of trees of more than 150 acres.
They have over 25 varieties of apples for you and the family to pick, and 7 varieties of peaches as well. But that’s not all – they also have nectarines, plums, strawberries, blueberries, black raspberries, and blackberries too.
Location: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090
Soergel Orchards is such a wonderful place – not only do they have apple picking, but there’s also a bakery, a wine shop, a garden center, and more.
The farm itself has been around since 1850, and is in several locations, consisting of 450 acres altogether.
You are free to bring the family and pick your own apples between the months of June and October. And there are a staggering 33 different varieties available to take your pick from.
And that’s not all – you can also pick your own blueberries, pumpkins and strawberries.
While there, why not check out Arsenal Cider – a taproom with 9 varieties of hard cider, including Soergel’s own apple cider.
Location: Simmons Farm, 170 Simmons Rd, MC Murray, PA 15317-3627
Simmons farm is fun and family friendly. They host a variety of different events including hayrides, field trips, camping, birthdays, farmers markets, an Easter egg hunt, fishing and more.
Their pick-your-own offering includes not only apples, but also strawberries, peaches, and flowers as well.
They grow a nice range of apples, including pink lady, gala, paula red, fuji, golden delicious, honey crisps, empire, idared, jonagold, red delicious, granny smith, molly delicious, and golden supreme.
You’ll need to check the website for apple picking availability.
Location: 9875 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031
Grim’s Orchard is a wonderful spot that hosts various family activities from spring through to fall, including line dancing events.
They have several items available for pick-your-own, including fruits such as apples, pumpkins, strawberries, and cherries, and also potatoes and vegetables as well.
Their apple varieties include premier honey crisp, pixie crunch, honey crisp, daybreak fuji, crimson crisp, ambrosia, hampshire mac, granny smith, rosalee, cameo, wine crisp, maslin pink lady, and brak fuji.
The apple picking season runs from August through October. No reservations are required.
Well located about 30 minutes south of Philadelphia and 20 minutes north of Wilmington, DE, Linvilla orchards is a great place to take the family – there are events throughout the year, such as indoor mini golf, hayrides, meeting barnyard animals, a playground, fishing, face painting, train rides, pony rides, meeting the Easter bunny and Father Christmasan antique car show, arts and crafts festivals, and a witch’s house.
Linvilla grows 25 different varieties of apples on 20 acres of orchards. And the pick-your-own opportunity stretches to several other fruits and vegetables as well. And you can come and select a real Christmas tree as well.
Nicely located, a mere 5 minutes from Media, PA and less than 30 minutes from Philadelphia, it has pick-your-own apples galore if you go there September, October, or November.
And they also grow pick-your-own blueberries, raspberries, peaches, blackberries, plums, nectarines, peaches, pears, figs, and vegetables such as peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, and zucchini.
While you’re there, be sure to get yourselves some freshly pressed cider!
More than 100 years of family farming and still going strong -the Strite family has been farming since 1843!
Now it’s 300 acres long, and in addition to the farm stand, it also has its own bakery.
You can go there to collect apples in the great outdoors between early July through to early November.
Other fruits they grow include apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, and strawberries.
Situated just 15 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, coming to Triple B Farms is a great way to enjoy the fresh country air and pick your own fruit.
Their pick-your-own calendar runs from July through October. They have strawberries, raspberries, flowers, apples (of course), and pumpkins. And there are even kids rides and play areas to enjoy, too!
Just 10 minutes from Historic Gettysburg, PA, Hollabaugh Bros. Inc. is a family owned and operated farm with a fabulous retail farm market. And picking your own is unjust one of the many family events they hold there.
If apple picking is your main thing, you can expect to find the varieties McIntosh, Jonagold, Fuji, Red Delicious, Granny Smith and Goldrush and more.
They also offer visitors to pick the likes of blueberries and pumpkins, and to cut their own flowers. And for even more fun, the kids get to do an orchard scavenger hunt!
Location: 277 State Route 18, New Wilmington, PA 16142
This is a very long standing orchard that goes as far back as 1861.
They are open for apple picking from September through to October, and they have 16 varieties of apple there, including gala, pixie crunch, autumn crisp, crimson crisp, ozark gold, cortland, empire, golden delicious, cortland, red delicious, crimson crisp, jonagold, melrose, northern spy, pink lady, cameo and jonagold.
Maple Lawn Farms in York County, Pennsylvania is great during their u-pick season – they have apples, apricots, blueberries, cherries, peaches, and pumpkins to pick.
They also have loads of locally made goods as well, including homemade fudge, hand-dipped ice cream, freshly baked goods, and more.
They host various events throughout the year, and they even have a fun corn maze to run around in too!
Wrap Up
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing through all these lovely options as much as we’ve enjoyed putting them together. You’re just as spoiled for choice choosing where to go as you will be choosing which apples to pick!
Have a great time apple picking and make some lovely memories to treasure forever.
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