Is there anything that tastes more like fall than an apple picked freshly off a tree? Ok, maybe a pumpkin latte, but before we move onto pumpkin spice, let’s take a moment to appreciate apples. Apple picking is a fall bucket list must in our area and for good reason – apples are delicious no matter what your age, and whether you’re on a date or you’ve got the whole family in tow, it’s always a fun and beautiful time walking through the orchards.

Below is a guide to your apple picking season in Bucks County (and just beyond). Check out one (or more!), as each orchard offers something different, from fall festivals to homemade baked goodies!

Looking for more places to pick apples? Check out Top 10 Places to Pick Apples and Pumpkins over at Main Line Parent.

Hausman Fruit Farm

2824 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg

Located just 15 minutes north of Quakertown in Lehigh Valley, Hausman Fruit Farm offers pick your own apples during their apple and fall festival weekends, Saturdays and Sundays from 10-5 pm, while supplies last. To keep up with demand, the farm has recently planted even more trees to accommodate customers for future seasons! Follow them on their socials to see what varieties of apples are ready for picking.

Phillips Farms

91 Crabapple Hill Road and 564 Milford-Warren Glen Road, Milford, N.J.

Enjoy a day in the countryside just across the river from Kintnersville picking the freshest fruits, berries, vegetables, and flowers at one (or both!) of their pick your own locations. Entry and parking are free, but we they do charge a $5 minimum picking fee per person. Pick you own is available Saturday and Sundays from 9 to 6 pm (last check-in is 5:30 pm).

Rustic Valley Orchard

1220 Upper Stump Road, Chalfont

Rustic Valley Orchard, Bucks County’s newest farm located down the road from Tabora Farms in Chalfont, offers family fun, a made from scratch bakery, full-service deli and homemade ice cream in addition to apple picking. Apple picking is available through September and October. Keep a lookout for other fall happenings here as well, like their Fall Festival and Pumpkin Smashing.

“This place was great! And they keep improving! They have the cutest and friendliest pig Wilber (he loves belly rubs), horses, turkeys, and ducks. Play area for the kids, food, corn maze, tractor rides, apple and pumpkin picking and more. It’s a fun family friendly place!” says local parent Jennifer Pinnelli.

Shady Brook Farm

931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

Your fall experience in Bucks County wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Shady Brook Farm. Enjoy a hayride through the orchard to pick your own apples and stay for family fun with inflatable attractions during their Fall Fest. Apples are sold by the pound. With plenty of fresh air and wide-open space, Shady Brook has lots of room for guests. Pick your own fields are open Wednesday through Sunday. Click here to reserve your apple picking pass.

Solebury Orchards

3325 Creamery Road, New Hope

Apples are the name of the game here at Solebury Orchards. Located in the heart of Bucks County, Solebury Orchards grows apples, peaches, blueberries in the warmer weather that you pick yourself or purchase a bushel in their market. In addition to its high quality fruit, the farm is known for delicious products such as their homemade apple sauce and apple cider and cider donuts. Reservations for picking are required during the weekend, as it does get busy.

“I went apple picking for the first time at Solebury Orchards with my son and his girlfriend and had a really nice experience. We made a reservation for Saturday and found parking was easy and only a few minute wait for the wagon to pick us up and take us to the orchard. We were glad they had ladders in the orchard since the low hanging fruit had already been picked clean but there were plenty of apples to select from higher. We were able to pick four varieties of apple and found they were all very fresh, colorful and tasty.” Elaine C.

Solly Brothers’ Farm

707 Almshouse Road, Warminster

At Solly’s Farm, a family-run farm in Warminster, pick-your-own homegrown crops like apples are available on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall season. Visitors love their low key vibes, as it’s not overrun by big crowds. You can choose to walk to the orchard for free or take a hayride for $2-$3 per person. Don’t forget to stop by their bakery and market to take home home made seasonal soups, fresh fruit pies and breads, DiBruno Brothers cheeses and spreads and Goodnoe Farm Dairy Bar’s ice cream! 

“What a fun time! It is the best farm around . The people working there are terrific – very educational while having a blast. I recommend this for every child. We will be talking about our trip for a long time! Can’t wait to come visit again,” said Susan M.

Styer Orchard

97 Styers Lane, Langhorne

Take a free hayride out to the fields to pick from acres of apples like Empire and Gala at this Langhorne orchard (keep a look out on their socials for ready-to-pick varieties. And don’t forget to stop by the market for fresh apple cider donuts. New this year, dogs will now only be allowed on the farm on weekends June through September.

Terhune Orchards

13 Van Kirk Road, Princeton, N.J.

Not too far of a drive from Bucks, Terhune Orchards offers pick your own apples by the bag just down the road from their main farm. The apple orchard is cashless so make sure to bring a card. Pick from Fuiji, Gala, Jonathan, McIntosh, Honey Crisp and more! When you’re done, make sure to stop by the main farm, where there are tons of activities both for kids and adults, from petting the animals to wine tasting, as they are also an award winning winery.

Feature Photo courtesy of Rustic Valley Orchard