5 Best Apple Orchards in the Lakes Region
DeVylder Farm
Farming since 1978, DeVylder Farm is open for apple picking! Their hours are Wednesday through Sundays from 9:00am to 5:00pm and they also offer fresh apple cider, mums, pumpkins, a farm stand and lots of baked goodies.
563 Pleasant Valley Road in Wolfeboro, NH
Smith Orchard
Owned by the Richter Family, Smith Orchard is a favorite of local residents, elementary schools and visitors. The farm has a huge variety of apples and offers hayrides, apple cider, cider donuts (weekends only), pumpkins and more! Keep an eye out for upcoming events at the farm such as their Harvest Brunch on September 25th.
184 Leavitt Road in Belmont, NH
Surowiec Farm
Late-Summer or early-Fall is not complete without hand-picked New Hampshire apples, and Surowiec Farm in Sanbornton is open. Originally operated as a dairy farm, the first apple trees were planted in 1971 and the farm had been expanding ever since. The farmstand is currently open daily 9:00a to 5:30p (hours and day change begins Monday Oct 10th), and apple picking is from 9:00a to 4:45p.
53 Perley Hill Road in Sanbornton, NH
Stone Mountain Farm
Open daily from 10:00a-6:00p, Stone Mountain Farm offers something for everyone. They offer apples (pick up or pick your own), pumpkins, gourds, honey, cider donuts and more. There’s lots of open space for the kids to run around and play lawn games and picnic tables for snacking. Call ahead if you are planning on bringing a big group to visit!
522 Laconia Road in Belmont, NH
Cardigan Mountain Orchard
Owned by the Bleiler Family, the small friendly farm offers pick-you-own apples as well as pies, jam, pressed apple cider, apple butter and other homemade goodies when the Country Store is open. They’re currently open from 10:00a-5:00p or until the apples are gone. Speaking of the Country Store…make sure to pop in as you won’t be disappointed. It not only showcases products from their farm, but from many other local farms and craftspeople.
1540 Mt. Cardigan Road in Alexandria, NH