Although the summer season is over, that doesn’t mean we can’t keep the outdoor fun going! As the Rhode Island weather starts to cool off and summer days slip away, pull out your favorite flannel and head to the nearest farm or orchard. This is a great weekend activity to do with your family or friends. Here are just a few of the best local spots!
Barden Family Orchard
Hours: M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat-Sun Daily. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: 56 Elmdale Rd., North Scituate 401-934-1413
Dame Farm and Orchard
Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and Mon. holidays. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 91B Brown Ave., Johnston, 401-949-3657,
Hill Orchards
Hours: Sat. and Sun. in September and October, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 86 Winsor Ave., Johnston, 401-949-2940
Jaswell’s Farm
Hours: Daily. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 50 Swan Rd., Smithfield, 401-231-9043
Knight Farm
Hours: Daily. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 1 Snake Hill Rd., North Scituate, 401-349-4408
Narrow Lane Orchard
Hours: Daily. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 213 Narrow Lane, North Kingstown, 401-294-3584
Pippin Orchard
Hours: Daily. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 751 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston (401) 943-7096
Steere Orchard
Hours: Daily. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: 150 Austin Ave., Greenville, 401-949-1456
Sweet Berry Farm, Middletown
Hours: Daily. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Location: 915 Mitchells Lane, Middletown, 401- 847-3912
Apple picking is one of those fall traditions that everyone loves. Just think about all the tasty apple goodness you can make after a trip to your local orchard!
