As most things go in Texas, we’ve been known to have some behemoths when it comes to orchards. Throughout Texas, these fruit farms produce some of the Lone Star State’s best fall treats, including fresh apples! Many of them also complement their produce with stores or special events featuring their goods baked or cooked into culinary masterpieces you’ll want to take home. This makes the fall-time experience that much tastier. Here are three Texas orchards taking fall family fun to the next level!
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Texas Apple Orchards Taking Fall Family Fun to the Next Level!
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1. Henrietta Creek Orchard
Photo: Facebook/Henrietta Creek Apple Orchard
Located in Roanoke, Henrietta Creek Orchard has roughly 200 peach trees and more than 500 hybrid dwarf apple trees. It’s open as a u-pick orchard seasonally, and partners with a number of schools, community organizations, and researchers for special projects and fun events. Apple varieties known to be featured there include Granny Smith, Winesap, Golden, Fuji, Pink Lady, and Enterprise. These are generally known to start developing fully by mid-September and last through to the end of October.
2. Love Creek Orchards
Photo: Facebook/Love Creek Orchards and The Apple Store
Love Creek Orchards are located in Medina, in the Texas Hill Country. The property features a seasonal you-pick, with a variety of fresh fruit production from April through October. There’s no fee for admission nor parking, and that means that visitors can stop by any time, as often as they like! It’s a great place to make fall family fun and an even better spot to get your hands on some fresh apples!
3. Apple Valley Orchard
Photo: Facebook/Apple Valley Orchard
Located in Llano, Apple Valley Orchard grows apples, berries, and much more on its 32 acres. They also have a storefront at which you can purchase honey, ice cream, homemade jams, essential oils, apple cider, and a variety of other items. They’re known to produce Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, and Pink Lady apples, among others. They make fall family fun more than just a goal, but a lifestyle.
