Apple picking is tons of fun for families, friends and couples — add an orchard trip to your fall itinerary. Knowing where to go is the first step to your Lancaster apple picking trip. Lancaster has many vast orchards sprinkled throughout the county — here are a few of the best to know.
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Address: 390 Orchard Rd., Mohnton
Brecknock is a bit outside of Lancaster in Mohnton, but free admission and parking, over 35 types of apples and beautiful scenery are worth the trip into the countryside.
Address: 400 Long Lane, Lancaster
Visit Cherry Hill Orchards to pick between three box sizes to fill with apples right from the trees. Cherry Hill grows various types, so look for your favorites or try a new variety.
Address: 110 Ducktown Rd., Hellam
Flinchbaugh's is across the Susquehanna from Lancaster in York County. Fill a bag with one of many apple varieties grown at the orchard, but keep the date in mind — each weekend features a different apple.
Address: 53 S Weavertown Rd., Ronks
Kauffman's invites guests to pick apples from the 50-acre orchard within their fruit farm. Either pick from numerous varieties at the orchard or visit their market at 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike in Bird-in-Hand for a pre-picked selection.
Address: 310 Eden View Rd., Elizabethtown
Over 60 apple varieties are at Masonic Village. Pick your own or stop inside to try apple dumplings, cookies, pies and other goods.
Address: 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown
One of the region's oldest orchards, Weaver's has been growing apples since 1932 and has even brought entirely new apples to the world — the Star Gala, for one. See what you can pick and stick around to try some award-winning cider.
While you consider which orchard to visit, here is some other information that can help you enjoy your day of apple picking: