5 Best New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts Apple Orchards

Fall is one of the most popular times here in New England.

A family tradition for many families, mine included, is apple picking at our favorite orchard.

Here are five favorite orchards around the Seacoast of Maine, NH and Massachusetts that you can get to all in one day, if you want to.

The Orchard at Chase Farm, Wells, Maine:  1488 North Berwick Rd, Wells, Maine

The Orchard at Chase Farm is really easy to find, right off of Route 9 in Wells, Maine.  It is a working farm year-round, so you can go any time of year to get farm-raised beef, pork, produce, baked goods, etc.

Applecrest Farm Orchard, Hampton Falls, NH   133 Exeter Road (Rt.88) | Hampton Falls, NH

A seacoast favorite, Applecrest will sometimes have live musicians to entertain people as they arrive to pick apples or wait in line for hot cider.  It's just charming.  It's also family-owned for four generations.

DeMeritt Hill Farm, Lee, NH:  20 Orchard Way Lee, New Hampshire

There is so much that they offer at DeMeritt.  Hay Rides, Farm Animals, you can even get your Christmas Tree there.

Let us not forget the baked goods you can get at the farm.  Diana's Bakery has the most delicious baked goods you can imagine.  They even have gluten-free options every Thursday.

Apple Annie, Brentwood, NH: 66 Rowell Road East, Brentwood, NH

This one is a little off the beaten path, so if you're looking for a place that is a little quieter than the busier orchards, Apple Annie is it.

The Orchard has 270 trees on 90 acres of land for you to pick your own.  Enjoy apple cider, fall veggies, jams, and jellies from the produce stand, and yes, of course, apple cider donuts.

Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury, MA:  45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA

This is a big, busy farm.  Since this is a bigger farm, be advised to check with them before you head out for the day.  You may need to make an appointment to pick.

Wherever you go in New England this fall, no matter what orchard, apple picking has been a part of our way of life for decades.  It's fun and sometimes, you can actually get teenagers to go too.

Here are a few more for you to explore.