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• Apple festivals and pick-your-own orchards to visit this fall (atlantaonthecheap.com) — If you're craving a fall day close to home, Mercier Orchards on Blue Ridge Drive offers u-pick apples, tractor rides, a market, bakery, and on-site hard cider just minutes from town. The guide also rounds up major apple festivals and other pick-your-own orchards across North Georgia, with dates, prices, and tips so you can plan weekend trips now.
• 20 Best Places to Go Apple Picking This Fall (thepioneerwoman.com) — One of the featured destinations for fall apple picking is Mercier Orchards, a long-running, family-owned farm in Fannin County that draws visitors to the Blue Ridge area. Alongside orchards around the country, it's highlighted for its large apple crop, tractor tours, winery, and bakery, making it a notable regional attraction for residents looking to entertain visiting friends or plan a nearby day trip.
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