Your 2025 Apple Picking Guide Near Rail Trail Flatbread 🍎

There’s something about fall in Central Massachusetts that pulls people outside. The air turns crisp, the leaves change, and suddenly you’re craving cider donuts and searching for the perfect apple to pick. We’ve put together a guide to some of our favorite orchards this season. They’re all close enough to stop at before or after a visit to Rail Trail Flatbread or New City Microcreamery.

Whether you want a big family day out, a peaceful walk through the trees, or just an excuse to put on your favorite flannel, you’ll find it here.

Bolton Orchards – Bolton, MA

Address: 125 Still River Road, Bolton, MA 01740
Website: boltonorchards.co
A local favorite with a farm store, deli, bakery, and fresh cider. Classic New England charm with plenty to explore after picking.

Meadowbrook Orchards – Sterling, MA

Address: 209 Chace Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564
Website: meadowbrookorchards.com
A relaxing spot with a bakery and farm store. Great for apple picking and grabbing a warm muffin or pie before heading home.

Carver Hill Orchard – Stow, MA

Address: 101 Brookside Avenue, Stow, MA 01775
Website: carverhillorchard.com
Offers a variety of apples, pumpkins, and seasonal vegetables. A peaceful setting that’s easy to spend a few hours in.

Honey Pot Hill Orchards – Stow, MA

Address: 138 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA 01775
Website: honeypothill.com
Known for its hedge mazes, hayrides, farm animals, and large selection of apples. Always buzzing with fall activities.

Berlin Orchards – Berlin, MA

Address: 310 Sawyer Hill Road, Berlin, MA 01503
Website: berlinorchards.com
A quieter orchard with fewer crowds and rows of ripe apples. Ideal for a more laid-back picking experience.

Tougas Family Farm – Northborough, MA

Address: 234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA 01532
Website: tougasfamilyfarm.com
Famous for cider donuts, farm animals, and kid-friendly activities. A great spot to spend the day with family.

Tangerini’s Farm – Millis, MA

Address: 139 Spring Street, Millis, MA 02054
Website: tangerinisfarm.com
A vibrant working farm with apples, flowers, and a farm store full of local goods.

Fairmount Fruit Farm – Franklin, MA

Address: 887 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Website: fairmountfruit.com
Small, charming, and relaxed. A friendly neighborhood spot for apple picking and seasonal produce.

🍏 Rail Trail Fall Day Tip: Start your morning at an orchard, then head to Rail Trail Flatbread for a warm, wood-fired flatbread. End the day with ice cream from New City Microcreamery. Apples, flatbread, and ice cream are the perfect fall trio.

Bundle up, grab your friends or family, and enjoy every moment of the season before winter arrives.