Orchard with Activities
Hi guys - I'm looking for an apple-picking place that has some fun fall activities for kids but also something like farmers market, wine-tasting or bakery (apple cider donuts!) for adults? Tall order, I know.... looking for a place in RI, CT or MASS. I have Clyde's Cider Mill in Mystic near me, but I'm up for a road trip. Thanks!
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In Richmond Massachusetts (Berkshire County) Hilltop Orchards has apple picking, hay rides and a store that sells freshly made cider, cider donuts, maple candy etc... Hilltop Orchards also has a winery and wine tasting at the orchard store as well. Great people and a great time for everyone!! http://www.hilltoporchards.com/
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kattyeyes
Sep 27, 2011 08:27 AM
Hi there! In my neck of the woods (central CT), you'll find Lyman Orchards in Middlefield. You can pick, they also have the Apple Barrel store (bakery, cider, produce, jams, their famous hi-top apple pies). They've got a corn maze going on as well.
Not far from Lyman's, you could go wine tasting at Gouveia in Wallingford. Check ctwine.com for more info on the Connecticut Wine Trail. Pack a picnic and enjoy!
In terms of activities for kids, Lyman's may be your best bet with the maze. But my favorite orchard is Belltown in Glastonbury.
http://www.belltownhillorchards.com/
You can pick and they also have a store with donuts, baked goods and jams. From there, it's a quick trip to Robb's Farm (also G'bury) for some of the best ice cream I know of. Be sure to visit their goats while you're there. Then you could venture to Colchester for wine-tasting at Priam Vineyards. If you pack snacks, you can enjoy them with your wine outside on the patio.
Have a fun trip, wherever you go!
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Priam Vineyards
11 Shailor Hill Rd, Colchester, CT›1 Reply
