With the fall season in full swing in Philadelphia, many families are looking forward to traditional staples such as celebrating spooky season or leaf-peeping. Nothing quite signifies autumn is in the air quite like a crisp afternoon of apple-picking. We’ve rounded up 8 gorgeous orchards in and near Philly for apple-picking and the perfect fall day outdoors.
1. Linvilla Orchards, Media
Indeed, you’ll do more than just apple-picking when you visit this family-friendly orchard. Located in Media, PA, Linvilla Orchards is the prefect place to go apple-picking. Linvilla grows 25 different varieties of apples on 20 acres of orchards. Take a hayride out to the apple orchards and pick your favorite apple from Pink Ladies to Granny Smiths. PYO is open daily from 8am to 4pm. For ticket information and to plan your experience, visit their official website.
🍎 Where: 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015
2. Shady Brook Farm, Yardley
Located in nearby Yardley, PA, Shady Brook Farm is a great place to go apple-picking with the family. Take a cozy wagon ride to the field to PYO apples per container. There’s also plenty of other autumnal activities to make a full day of your visit. Apple fields are open everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information visit their website.
🍎 Where: 931 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley, PA 19067
3. Styer Orchard, Langhorne
Less than an hour’s drive from Philadelphia is the scenic town of Langhorne, Pa and the welcoming Styer Orchard. Take a free wagon ride to the apple orchards to PYO apples. Styer Orchard advises calling or checking their website or Facebook page first to determine picking conditions for that day. There’s also an on-site market with freshly made and delicious sweets and pies.
🍎 Where: 1121 Woodbourne Road, 97 Styers Ln, Langhorne, PA 19047
4. Solly Farm Apple-Picking, Warminster
This family-operated farm is located in neighboring Bucks County and offers PYO apples and pumpkins. After visiting and picking your own crisp apples, shop their wide selection of fresh baked goods and vegetables. For hours and to plan your trip visit their Facebook page.
🍎 Where: 707 Almshouse Rd, Warminster, PA 18974
5. Barnard’s Orchard Apple-Picking, Kennett Square
Located in Kennett Square, Barnard’s orchard is a 4th generation orchard that holds its community and customers as its most prized commodity. Visit this orchard for a delightful apple-picking adventure fun for the entire family!
🍎 Where: 1079 Wawaset Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
6. Indian Orchards Farm, Media
This 100 year old family-operated farm is located in Media, Pa. Indian Orchards farm offers PYO apple-picking daily from 10:00am-6:00pm .Crops are grown using organic techniques that are not only natural but also sustainable. Important to note, visitors must register at the desk to pay the per-person picking fee of $3.50 and to get their baskets.
🍎 Where: 29 Copes Ln, Media, PA 19063
7. Solebury Orchards Apple-Picking, New Hope
This 15 acre-orchard located in New Hope, is a perfect choice for apple-picking. Take a wagon ride to the best picking spots and choose from more than 20 different varieties of apples ripening at different times during the season. Pick-your-own is available late August through early November. Solebury Orchards is open Thursday through Sunday from 9am to 6pm. However, reservations are required for weekends in September and October. See what other fruit is available for picking by visiting their website here.
🍎 Where: 3325 Creamery Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
8. Highland Orchards, West Chester
Enjoy a day full of activities at this farm in West Chester, PA. Just a short drive outside of Philadelphia, enjoy a 5-acre corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons, and more. Next, PYO crisp apples to enjoy or the ride home or save for later to make some delicious apple pie. While there, be sure to try their “best in Philly” apple cider donuts. There’s even a beer garden onsite and open for adult guests on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit here.
🍎 Where: 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Rd., West Chester, PA 19380