Apple picking is one of a fun and affordable family activity. The idea of being able to pick your own apples gives kids of any ages the motivation to walk along the apple trees line and pick their own apple.
I realize that the weather in Atlanta doesn’t really feel like Fall and I always imagine that apple picking is a fall activity for the family. Oh! well, it is what it is. So with the crazy weather, the apple picking season starts early this year.
As with other information we provide on our site, we try our best to give you the most accurate information. However, the nature of apple picking relies heavily on the mother nature. Please make sure to contact the apple orchards before packing up the kids and heading there.
Here are few u-pick apple orchards that you and your kids can enjoy a beautiful morning picking apples in or around Atlanta area.
U-Pick or Pick Your Own Apple Orchards near Atlanta Area
BJ Reece Apple House
Detail: Apart from apple picking, you can enjoy other fun activities like apple cannon, farm tour and petting zoo for additional fee.
Address: 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536
Dates: Everyday in September to October
Hours of Operation: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Contact: Phone: 706-276-3048; Site: http://reeceorchards.com
Hillcrest Orchards
Detail: There is so much more than just apples here! Enjoy fun things such as learning to milk a cow, pig races, giant jumping pillow, bee keeping demonstrations, riding pedal cars, the Moonshine Museum, wagon rides, petting zoos, and more. Every weekend through October is their Apple Pickin’ Jubilee.
Address: 9696 Hwy. 52 E. Ellijay, Georgia 30536
Dates: Everyday in September and October
Hours of Operation: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Contact: Phone: 706-273-3838; Site: http://www.hillcrestorchards.net
Red Apple Barn
Detail: Come to the Red Apple Barn and decide on your apple options. Once you pay, you will receive a ticket. After you get your ticket, just drive down the hill behind the Apple Barn and park beside the pumpkin patch in the hayfield. We will load on the trailer from there and head to the orchard. The ride is approximately 10 minutes.
Address: 3379 Tailscreek Road, Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Dates: September & October (Weekend only for U-pick option)
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 9am – 6pm, Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:30pm
Contact: Phone: 706-635-5898 or 706-635-7674; Site: http://www.redapplebarn.com
Mercier Orchard
Detail: Pick your own apple from September to October. Check their facebook page often for availability of the varieties
Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Date: August-October (Saturdays & Sundays for U-pick option)
Hours of Operation: Saturday & Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm
Contact: Phone: 800-361-7731; Site: http://www.mercier-orchards.com
R&A Orchards
Detail: Farm tour and wagon ride in September. Apple picking at u-pick area is available every weekend in September.
Address: 5505 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
Contact: Phone: 706-273-3821, Site: http://randaorchards.com
Also see our:
See Map for Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards in Atlanta Area
View U-Pick Apple Orchards in Atlanta (Apple Picking Orchards) in a larger map
Looking for a recipe to use up those apples in? Check out Kristen’s Apple Crisp Bars, they are a perfect combination between an apple pie and an apple crisp, because how can you choose?
