A day on the farm is just a short drive from the city

Two hundred years ago, most Americans lived and worked down on the farm. Even today, though, there are working farmers among us and they host visitors to the farm every season of the year. In New England, “agritourism” means visits to orchards, vineyards, and pick-your-own farms. New England farmers open their gates to offer apples and berries, cider, wine, maple products, donuts and baked goods. Farmers also offer activities like hay and sleigh rides, fruit picking, Christmas tree cutting, cider pressing, animal petting, bird watching, and more. Remember: Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) was born near Leominster, Massachusetts, and that is where he started spreading orchards.

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Bolton Orchards

125 Still River Road, Jct 110 & 117 Bolton, MA 01740 Phone: 978- 779-2733 Fax: 978- 779-6844

More than just a country store

A fifth generation farm in Bolton Massachusetts, Bolton Orchards is much more than a country store. Today, 250 acres are in active production, yielding many varieties of apples, peaches, pears, nectarines, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash and pumpkins. The Orchard also produces two unique varieties of fresh pressed cider. A full line of groceries, baked goods, and a deli compliment the produce. The deli offers daily specialties, a variety of prepared foods, meats, cheese and salads. Bolton Orchards also offers fruit baskets, shippable gifts, fresh flowers, seasonal bedding plants, Christmas Trees and in season potted plants. We are now serving, Bliss Dairy’s old fashioned hard scooped ice cream. Open year round 8 – 6, seasonal extended hours for Ice Cream Window (please call ahead).

Keown Orchards

9 McClellan Road Sutton, MA 01590 Phone: 508-865-6706

Growers of Quality Fruit Since 1924

A great place for family fun! Keown Farms is a 4th generation family business located on 175 acres of pristine farmland in Worcester County. Open daily from April through Christmas, the farm offers a wide variety of apples as well as pears, peaches, and many other fruits and vegetables. The farm hosts birthday parties, wagon rides and conducts tours by tractor or trailer by appointment only. Keown Farms makes their very special brand of apple blossom & wild flower honey from the farm's hives. The farm grows herbs, annuals & perennials and has fresh-cut flowers daily in season and, Pick-Your-Own apples and pumpkins in the Fall.