Half Crown Hill Orchard Near Pittsburgh Has 16 Types Of Apples

Let’s go apple picking today, Pittsburgh! As several varieties of apples begin ripening, local orchards welcome visitors to pick their own apples or to stock up on freshly-picked apples. For many of us, a trip to the apple orchard is an annual tradition. Half Crown Hill Orchard near Pittsburgh offers an idyllic setting for apple picking, flinging apples with a slingshot, and stocking up on fresh apple cider.

Roll the windows down for your scenic drive to Half Crown Hill Orchard, just a half an hour from downtown Pittsburgh, an idyllic setting for a family outing.

The charming apple orchard welcomes visitors to pick their own apples, choosing from 16 delicious varieties, including...

Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious, and Hampshire Mac. The apple picking season began in late August, with the ripening of the Ginger Gold and Gala, and runs through the end of November.

Click here for the approximate ripening time for your favorite apple varieties.

After you've picked apples, how about trying slinging a few with the apple sling? How far do you think your apple(s) will go?

If you don't have time to pick your own apples, just head into the market. There, you'll also find fresh apple cider, apple butter, and other goodies.

Half Crown Hill Orchard also raises its own bees, so you'll find plenty of fresh honey in the market, too.

Pick your own apples at Half Crown Hill Orchard, open Tuesday and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: 600 North Branch Road, McDonald PA, 15057

Do you have a favorite apple orchard near Pittsburgh? Tell us about it in the comments! If you love apple cider, you’ll also want to visit these six cider mills near Pittsburgh. Click here to read more.

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Pittsburgh’s Half Crown Hill Orchard Has 16 Delicious Apple Varieties Prime For The Picking

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