Georgia’s Hillcrest Orchards Has Hayrides and U-Pick Apples Galore

If you’re like us and you LIVE for the fall season, add Hillcrest Orchards to your bucket list. When the temperatures start to take a dip in Georgia, even if it's just that first chilly afternoon, we can practically smell the hay, feel the weight of the pumpkins, and taste the apple cider donuts. It is one of the best apple orchards to visit during the fall in Georgia. Get ready for hayrides, apple cider donuts, u-pick orchards, and so much more at Hillcrest Orchards.

When the u-pick apple season is right around the corner, it's time to plan your visit to Hillcrest Orchards, one of the best apple orchards in Georgia. Open from September through October, Hillcrest Orchards provides the public with some truly fun-filled fall activities that the whole family can enjoy, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Get ready for a u-pick apple experience that goes beyond just snagging apples from the orchard. Hillcrest Orchards makes the entire visit worthwhile, with the petting zoo, wagon rides, cow milking, and the giant jumping pillow. And make sure the little ones check out the kiddie maze! And speaking of mazes, there's a one-of-a-kind apple tree maze that you won't want to miss.

Pig races are also held daily at 12.30 p.m., and who wouldn't want to see that?

And then there's all the deliciousness inside. Apple fritters make their triumphant return, which will certainly satisfy any sweet tooth. Or score some fresh-baked apple cider donuts — we can practically feel the cinnamon and sugar between our fingertips. Pair the donut with a cider slushie for the best fall treat in Georgia! But truth be told, you’re probably here for the apples, whether for the Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, an annual tradition, or just visiting the farm market for a bushel or basket of tree-ripened apples to take home with you.

Picture an afternoon in the crisp autumn air, milking cows, enjoying live music, and indulging in all the apple deliciousness of one of the best apple orchards in Georgia. Can you smell the bakery churning out fall treats yet? Visit Hillcrest Orchards in Ellijay, Georgia, this fall for a family experience you won’t forget.

To learn more, visit Hillcrest Orchards online and follow its Facebook page for u-pick updates. What's your go-to apple orchard or pumpkin patch to visit during the fall in Georgia? If you have a favorite, please tell us about it via our nominations page.

Ellijay is a town that truly comes alive during the fall in Georgia, so make sure you explore the town before or after you visit Hillcrest Farms. Need a place to stay while you're exploring the area? Check out these unique vacation rentals in Ellijay. And if you're looking for more to do in the fall? Check out these awesome fall places in Georgia.

Feeling inspired for more fall fun in Georgia? Try planning your own trip using Only In Your State’s itinerary planner.