One Of The Largest Pumpkin Patches In New Hampshire Is A Must-Visit Day Trip This Fall

As each year gets closer to giving way to the next, the autumn season rolls through briefly with its cool temperatures and bright burst of color. There is perhaps no better symbol of this autumnal time than the trusty pumpkin. This variety of winter squash can be found just about everywhere, from neighborhood doorsteps to window decorations to our to-go coffee. No matter if you're creating a culinary masterpiece or just a goofy-faced work of art, you're going to have to visit your favorite pumpkin patch in New Hampshire to find your own gourd. Here's one of the best places in the state to pick your own.

Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls is New Hampshire's oldest and largest apple orchard. Farming began here in 1913.

The land that the farm sits on dates back even further to 1665. Many of the farm's buildings date back to well before the business was established.

Applecrest is the destination in southeastern New Hampshire for finding and picking your own pumpkins.

A popular event at Applecrest is the annual Pumpkin Smash, where you can release your inner Gallagher!

Applecrest is also the place to be for fun autumn festivals like the Autumn Equinox Festival, Harvest Moon Festival, Fall Foliage Spectacular, and the Great Pumpkin Carve.

In addition to pumpkins, other essential fall food items such as sweet corn, peaches, jams, and delicious apple cider donuts are available.

Come to Applecrest for the pumpkins but stay for the delicious sweet treats from the farm's creamery, which is open until the end of October.

For more information, visit the Applecrest Farm Orchards website, and be sure to follow Applecrest Farm Orchards on Facebook. If you are planning to take some festive family photos with the pumpkins, be sure to check out these adorable pumpkin shirts.

Fall in New Hampshire is certainly my favorite time of the year, but it's far too short! Make the most of it by hitting up a fall festival or heading out to a great foliage viewing location.