Please note that for the most part, all the farms require you to wear masks in their farm stands and when you are nearby other people, but allow you to remove them when you are away from others picking the fields and orchards. Each will have their own signs and guidance, so read up and be respectful on their property. And, as always, make sure the hours haven’t changed before you head out.
Apple Hill Farm
580 Mountain Road, Concord
224-8862, applehillfarmnh.com
In addition to the apples, Apple Hill has a farm stand where you can grab doughnuts, cider, pies, jams and jellies, and produce.
Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Apple View Orchard
1226 Upper City Road, Pittsfield
435-3553, applevieworchard.com
A classic, kid-friendly orchard with friendly farm animals and playground. Seasonally there are hay rides, too. To top off your day, order some scoops of ice cream in homemade waffle cones.
Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Carter Hill Orchard
73 Carter Hill Road, Concord
225-2625, carterhillapples.com
The 2020 Cappies winner for pick-your-own farm. You can also get New England Ciderworks apple cider, cider doughnuts and other bakery items, and much more from the farm stand. While you’re there, you can also check out the raptor observatory platform and nearby hiking trails (7.5 miles that run from the back of the orchard toward the bike path at the Audubon). For the kids, there is a large sand and playground area and a tractor ride.
Daily, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gould Hill Farm
656 Gould Hill Road, Hopkinton
746-3811, gouldhillfarm.com
One of many farms with great views. You can get Granite State Candy Ice Cream, maple syrup, jams and jellies in the farm store. Adults can imbibe at the Contoocook Cider Company, with tastings noon to 5 p.m. on weekend days.
Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Smith Orchard
184 Leavitt Road, Belmont
524-9000, smithorchard.com
Smith Orchard is home to antique apple varieties planted in 1929. The farm says they may not look pretty, but they taste delicious.
Wednesday through Sunday. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stone Mountain Farm
522 Laconia Road, Belmont
731-2493, facebook.com/StoneMountainFarm1
Stone Mountain Farm is a 2020 N.H. Farm of Distinction for its high-density apple tree orchard. You can pick apples and grab a pumpkin, too.
Daily until the end of October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Surowiec Farm
53 Perley Hill Road, Sanbornton
286-4069, surowiecfarm.com
Chrysanthemums, decorative gourds and pumpkins available, plus seasonal produce.
Daily, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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