These 10 Charming Apple Orchards In Washington Are Great For A Fall Day

We’re in the heart of apple season here in Washington, a beautiful time of year for anyone who loves the delicious fruit our state is known for. And if you’ve ever been to Washington apple farms, you know how fun it is and how delicious they are fresh from the tree. If you haven’t, there’s still time to visit one of our local orchards. These 10 are some of the best apple orchards in Washington.

1. Apple Creek Orchards, Ferndale

Editors note: Apple Creek Orchards are permanently closed Apple Creek Orchards is open daily from 10-5 for you to pick your own Jonagold, Melrose, Mutsu, Gala and Snow Sweet apples for $15 per 5-gallon bucket or $0.75/pound. If you're wondering what to do in fall in Washington, this is a great start. Address: 5367 Barr Road, Ferndale, WA, 98248.

2.The Farm at Swan's Trail, Snohomish

You can pick Jongagold, Gala and Honeycrisp apples at the Farm at Swan's Trail. October is an especially fun time to visit since they also have wagon rides, duck races, a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. Address: 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish, WA, 98290.

3. Ray French Orchard, Richland

You can pick all kinds of fruit at Ray French Orchard, and right now the apple picking is in full swing. They had a light crop this year, so plan to head there very soon or put them on your list for next fall. Address: 921 Harvest Lane PR Northeast, Richland, WA, 99352.

4. Bill’s Berry Farm, Grandview

Every weekend in October, Bill's opens for their annual Apple Festival. Once you've picked your apples, you can pick out your family's pumpkins for Halloween. Address: 3674 North County Line Road, Grandview, WA, 98930.

5. Green Bluff High Country Orchard, Colbert

This is an exquisite place to go apple picking in Washington. High Country offers u-pick fruit through most of the year, and they're also known for their beautiful gift shop full of country decor and homemade jam. They're open daily from 9-5. Address: 8518 East Greenbluff Road, Colbert, WA, 99005.

6. Smith’s Hilltop Orchard, Colbert

Get your Honeycrisp, Early Gold and Jonagold fix from Smith's Hilltop Orchard, which you'll find in the Green Bluff area. They might be home of the one pound peach, but their apples certainly aren't puny. Address: 9423 East Greenbluff Road, Colbert, WA, 99005.

7. BelleWood Farms, Bellingham

BelleWood Farms is a working farm that offers pick-your-own apples in one of the largest apple orchards in western Washington. Harvest runs through the end of October, and you'll have around 20 varieties of apples to choose from. Add this to your list of farms to visit in fall in Washington. Address: 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden, WA, 98264.

8. Wilson Banner Ranch, Clarkston

Wilson Banner Ranch uses natural growing practices and has an on-site cider mill (yum!). They often have "all you can pick" apples on special throughout October. Address: Wilson Banner Ranch, Clarkston, WA, 99403.

9. Lattin’s Country Cider Mill & Farm, Olympia

Lattin’s is open year-round and holds an Apple Festival the last weekend of September and every weekend in October with games, tractor-drawn wagon rides and visits with farm animals. They pick the apples for you here, and they've got plenty of fresh cider for you to sample. Address: 9402 Rich Road Southeast, Olympia, WA, 98501.

10. Jones Creek Farms, Sedro Woolley

Jones Creek Farms offers more than 80 varieties of u-pick apples from August to November. Their crops ripened very early this year, however, so you may want to visit as soon as possible. Address: 32260 Burrese Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA, 98284.

What are your favorite apple farms in Washington?

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