Best Apple Picking in Massachusetts & Rhode Island 2025
Apple season is officially here, and nothing says New England fall quite like filling a bag with crisp apples, sipping cider, and indulging in warm cider donuts. Whether you’re north of Boston or closer to Providence, here are the top orchards worth a weekend trip.
Massachusetts Favorites
Honey Pot Hill Orchards — Stow, MA
A 186-acre farm with hayrides, hedge mazes, and endless apple varieties. Families love the kid-friendly extras.
🔗 honeypothill.com
Cider Hill Farm — Amesbury, MA
Cider donuts, hard cider, and scenic views. Known for seasonal events and a buzzing farm store.
🔗 ciderhill.com
Parlee Farms — Tyngsborough, MA
Ranked among the top orchards in the U.S. Their bakery, apple crisp, and cider slush are legendary.
🔗 parleefarms.com
Russell Orchards — Ipswich, MA
Steps from Crane Beach, offering apples, wine, a petting zoo, and a farm store.
🔗 russellorchards.com
Rhode Island Highlights
Pippin Orchard — Cranston, RI
Known for cider donuts and pumpkins along with apples. A fall staple close to Providence.
🔗 pippinorchard.com
Jaswell’s Farm — Smithfield, RI
RI’s oldest operating orchard with cider mill and bakery on site. Great for tradition lovers.
🔗 jaswellsfarm.com
Sunset Orchards — North Scituate, RI
Rustic, multi-generation family farm with abundant apple varieties.
🔗 sunsetorchardsri.com
Narrow Lane Orchard — North Kingstown, RI
30 acres of apples and pumpkins, open daily. Perfect South County option.
🔗 narrowlaneorchardri.com
🧺 Quick Guide
Best for families: Honey Pot Hill (MA) & Jaswell’s (RI)
Best for foodies: Cider Hill (MA) & Pippin (RI)
Best all-around experience: Parlee (MA) & Russell (MA)
Best for convenience near Providence: Narrow Lane or Sunset
📍 See our orchard map to find the one closest to you.
