
Growing at 1,250 feet in elevation, the apples of Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, Massachusetts are delightfully crisp and flavorful. There’s a plethora of flavors to try as the farm boasts more than 50 varieties of apples in a season. It’s the perfect spot to spend a wholesome fall day.
Due to its elevation, Red Apple Farm picking areas provide stunning vantage points of Wachusett Mountain! You’ll get to admire the mountain’s picturesque fall colors while apple picking, munching on the hot fresh apple cider donuts, or going for a ride in a rustic wagon.
The farm regularly updates its current picking conditions. At the moment, Macintosh, Macoun, and Cortland are ripe for picking. The farm also features Japanese Lanterns, also known as winter cherries, for picking! The fruit is delicious and offers more vitamin C than lemons, but beware that only the fruit is edible and the other parts of the plant are poisonous if consumed.
The pick your own options differ seasonally, with pears, berries, and even potatoes on the roster throughout the seasons! In addition to apples and Japanese Lanterns, the farm boasts tons of pumpkins for prime fall picking.
Best apple farms in America
Red Apple Farm ranked number 9 on the list of the ” top 10 orchards in the nation.” The final nominees were picked by a team of vetted travel editors from USA Today, then votes were cast for the final top 10 by over 200,000 USA Today readers! Also on the list at number 2 is repeated winner, is Libby & Son U-Picks of Limerick, Maine, a 2 hour trip from the city.
For 2024, the number one apple farm in America is Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards of LaFayette, New York. If 90 minutes or 2 hours is too far to justify for apple picking, check out our list of apple farms near Boston, some under 30 minutes from the city!
Find Red Apple Farm at:
455 Highland Ave, Phillipston, MA 01331
Open daily from 9 AM- 8 PM