The Orchard at Altapass 

Blue Ridge Parkway MP 328.3

THE ORCHARD
The not-for-profit Orchard is open May-October, 10 to 5. During August-October, it’s open  for heirloom apple picking on the hours from 10 to 4, Wednesday-Sunday. Just purchase a bag at the Apple Shed, and enjoy the guided experience in the field. Don’t want to pick? Fresh bagged apples are also available for purchase in the Shed.

EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
While waiting to U-Pick with the expert, learn about the Orchard’s mission—visit the Monarch Butterfly and honeybee habitats to learn about the  eco-system, watch the working model train to find out how the Clinchfield Railroad originated the Orchard, read about the region’s history, or take a stroll through the Butterfly Garden now under renovation.

MUSIC AND FUN
The orchard offers free, live music Saturday and Sunday afternoons from June-October under the pavilion roof. Listen to the old-time music and dance a bit, or play a game on the back deck, take a picture “in an apple,” or a walk through the fields.

REFRESHMENTS
Enjoy a bowl of apple pie or apple blossom with ice cream or several other delicious apple treats including fresh pared apples dripping in hot caramel.

Perry Lowe Orchard

Moravian Falls, NC

With over 100 acres of Orchard in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina there is plenty of room to grow 26 different varieties of apples! The farm offers hay rides to the u-pick areas.  When you return to the barn, try an apple cider slushie or donuts, purchase dried apples, jams, etc. and try out the apple cannon! For more details, click HERE

Mollie Chomper Hard Cidery

Lansing, NC

Yes, we know that this isn't an apple orchard, but we thought it was worth mentioning!  Mollie Chomper only uses apples from small local orchards to produce there hard cider. You can stop in for a glass most days (and the drive to Lansing is spectacular in the fall).  To learn more, click HERE