FALL ORCHARD TOUR

When summer fades into fall, it’s time for Atlantans to head north to the mountains, where the apple orchards await. Reaching the orchards is easy. Drive about 90 minutes north of the city and you’ll find a pastoral landscape of gently sloped mountains dotted with apple trees. If you’re not sure where to start, go to Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, which has been around since 1943. The orchard grows more than 40 types of apples, with certain varieties becoming available throughout the season. The U-Pick option costs $12 per person and includes a container that you and the kids can load up with the fruit. The market sells baked goods such as apple pie, as well as candy and produce.

If your family enjoys activities beyond apple picking, Hillcrest Orchards in Ellijay h

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