Apple picking day trips from Philadelphia

42 orchards are within about 110 miles of Center City in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 14 miles away. Near Philadelphia the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known orchards near Philadelphia

• Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery
  Westminster · Orchard
  Season: Jul-Nov
  About 103 miles from Center City
• The Orchards of Concklin
  Pomona · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 104 miles from Center City
• Terhune Orchards
  Princeton · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 35 miles from Center City
• Battleview Orchards
  Freehold · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 50 miles from Center City
• Blades Orchard
  Federalsburg · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 93 miles from Center City

...and 37 more orchards within a day trip of Philadelphia - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near Philadelphia?

FarmScout lists 42 orchards within about 110 miles of Center City. Well-known ones include Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery in Westminster, The Orchards of Concklin in Pomona, Terhune Orchards in Princeton.

When is apple picking season near Philadelphia?

Near Philadelphia, the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Philadelphia?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 14 miles from Center City in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.