{"id":43503,"date":"2023-10-05T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/?p=43503"},"modified":"2024-08-13T19:55:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T23:55:07","slug":"apple-picking-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/apple-picking-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Apple Picking Orchards Near Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
New England produces about 3.5 million bushels of apples a year, meaning the region is usually associated with fall colors, crisp weather, and hot cider. Massachusetts<\/a> grows classic apple varieties, from Cortland to Fuji and beyond. As fall comes along in September, Boston-area orchards start to offer you-pick experiences, including apple picking. <\/p>\n\n\n Many are less than an hour from Boston, meaning you can pick all the apples you can carry and still be back in the city for dinner. The following destinations\u2019 proximity to Boston also means you can opt to spend an entire day enjoying fall activities and fresh-baked pastries without worrying about a long drive back. When planning your visit to any of the orchards listed below, be sure to call ahead to make sure you\u2019re up to date on opening dates, available fruit, and weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n