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Triad Apple Picking Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Orchards

Where to find pick-your-own apples in the Triad

By Jeffrey Willey Macaroni KID Winston-Salem Publisher August 22, 2024

It's apple-picking time, and Winston-Salem is only a small jaunt for a day of fun! Whether you're looking to make family memories or just enjoy the taste of a just-picked apple, the area has some fantastic pick-your-own apple orchards to explore. Below, you'll find all the info on the best apple-picking spots near Winston-Salem, some perfect for a day trip getaway! Grab your baskets, and get ready for a deliciously fun day!


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Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms 

Apple Hill Orchard
2075 Pleasant Hill Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1224

Bee Sweet Orchards
2229 Pannel Rd Reidsville, NC
(336) 427-6933

Coston Farm
3748 Chimney Rock Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-8352

Creasman Farms
280 Bent Arrow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-7728

Grandad’s Apples N’ Such
2951 Chimney Rock Road Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-1685

Historic Orchard at Altapass 
1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-9531

Justus Orchard
187 Garren Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 974-1232

Millstone Creek Orchards
506 Parks Crossroad Church Road, Ramseur, NC 27316
(336) 824-5263

 Skytop Orchards
1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 692-7930

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard
221 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-9083


Make the Most of Your Apple-Picking Adventure

Don't forget to bring along some essentials like a sturdy basket, comfortable shoes, and a camera to capture those picture-perfect moments picking apples. 

Looking for ideas on what to do with your just-picked apples? Check out these recipes — favorites of Macaroni KID families: