There's nothing quite like a trip to the apple orchard for apple picking and fun fall activities this time of year, and you have a variety of outstanding orchards in the Miami Valley to choose from this fall. Many orchards also offer various family-friendly outdoor adventures alongside country stores where you can pick up favorites like caramel apples, apple pies, and apple cider. Our real estate agents have all of the details on apple orchards for you to visit in the Miami Valley this fall.

• Irons Fruit Farm – 1640 Stubbs-Mill Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036
  Looking for an orchard where family fun is always on the schedule? Irons Fruit Farm offers some classic fall activities for you to enjoy, alongside an extensive selection of apple varieties for all of your fall baking needs. During October, the corn maze, pumpkin patch, and hayrides will all be available on the weekends. Before you leave, stop by the farm store to grab fresh treats like apple fritters, cider donuts, fried apple pies, and their famous apple cider.

• Tuken's Orchard & Farm Market – 15725 Eaton Pike, West Alexandria, OH 45381
  If you're looking for the biggest selection of different apple varieties, Tuken's Orchard & Farm Market may just be at the top of the list. According to their apple availability chart, varieties that peak in October/November include Golden Delicious, Crown Empire, Jonagold, Idared, Cameo, Law Rome, Mutsu, Sun Crisp, Winesap, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Goldrush, and Pink Lady. Alongside the apples, you can stock up on items from the farm for all of your fall decorating needs, including a huge selection of gourds and pumpkins.

• Peifer Orchards – 4590 US-68, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
  Peifer Orchards offers a variety of different experiences, depending on when you visit. The Farm Market is open 7 days per week through December, offering fresh-picked apples, apple pies, apple cider, and much more. Prefer to pick your own apples? The orchard is open for u-pick apples every Saturday and Sunday during apple season. This orchard is also dog-friendly, and well-behaved pups are welcome to come along for your visit as long as they're kept on a leash.

• Crossroad Orchard – 8040 Upper Miamisburg Rd., Miamisburg, OH 45342
  October might be the best time of the whole year to visit Crossroad Orchard, with a ton of different apples in season and plenty more to shop for on the farm. This farm offers fresh apples, pumpkins, autumn décor, and homemade treats while it's open for the season through the end of October. While you're there, be sure to try a glass of their outstanding apple cider, and tour the farm which was established more than 100 years ago.

Shopping for a home close to all of your favorite fall activities and attractions? The area is filled with plenty of local farms and orchards to explore! Our local team is here to help you achieve your real estate goals. Contact us to buy and sell homes in Miami Valley communities.