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Patch Picks for Pick Your Own Apples

Nothing says fall more than bundling up the family and driving to an orchard to pick your own apples. Here are our picks for places to pick apples near Newton (say THAT three times fast).

Last week we told you .  Unfortunately, there aren’t any places right in town to pick apples (unless you include the aisles of the local grocery stores), but there are many places within an hour’s drive or less.  Check the links for additional attractions at these farms, including cider making, hayrides, petting zoos and country stores.

Autumn Hills Orchard – Groton, MA

Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekends (and weekdays by appointment)

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NOTE: Cash only

Carver Hill Orchards – Stow, MA

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Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7 days a week

Honey Pot Hill Orchards – Stow, MA

Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (picking), daily. Hedge maze and hayrides on weekends only.

NOTE: Cash only

Parlee FarmsTyngsboro, MA

Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Friday (closed Monday); 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

U-Pick Phil’s Apples – Harvard, MA

Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily.

For pick-your-own options throughout the world, as well as picking and canning tips and go to http://www.pickyourown.org

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