Pick Your Fill Of Apples At Wilson's Orchard In Iowa
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As summer starts to wind down, it’s time to find the perfect orchard to spend a fall-filled day. If you haven’t been to Wilson’s Orchard in Iowa City yet, then you’re in for a treat. As the temps start to drop a little, find your favorite sweater and head over to this breathtaking orchard. If you get there at the right time, you’ll get to see the beautiful fall foliage as the leaves begin to change colors. One trip to Wilson’s Orchard and you’ll want to come back again and again.
Surrounded by old oak forest, the farm occupies both sides of a valley with Rapid Creek winding through the land.
It's a perfect way to slow down and enjoy the simple things in life.
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Hop on to the tractor and travel down the valley, through the creek and out into the apple orchard. Rides cost $5 for those 4 and up, but are redeemable in apples on your way back from the orchard. It's a pretty sweet deal!
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Pick one or a whole basket! All you have to do is bring what you found to the cashier and they'll weigh it and ring you up.
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You don't have to be an apple expert to pick apples at Wilson's Orchard. Each row of apples is labeled by type. Not sure what would work best for your apple pie? Their friendly staff is more than willing to assist you in finding the best choice for you!
With cider to-go, you can bring a gallon or half-gallon home and heat it over the stove to make hot cider. Sounds like a cozy evening!
The orchard has its own bakery and sweet shop where they make apple pies and turnovers, dried apple chips, apple snack mix, and homemade caramel drizzle, in addition to cider donuts.
In addition to apples, pumpkins are available at the orchard, but only during the month of October. For now, you can still head to Wilson's Orchard in September for a family fun day of apple picking!
Address: 4823 Dingleberry Road NE, Iowa City, Iowa
Address: 4823 Dingleberry Road NE, Iowa City, Iowa
Have you been to this awesome apple orchard? If so, what’d you think? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
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