We all look forward to autumn in New England with fabulously warm days, crisp evenings, cozy fires and brilliant foliage. The weather is perfect for hiking and biking, and we, of course, think walks on Crescent Beach are amazing in any season!
One of our favorite fall activities is to go apple picking at one of the many family family run farms within easy driving distance of the Inn. Many farms offer berry and apple picking into October, some have corn mazes, family activities and fresh donuts, and most have farm stands with farm products and freshly squeezed cider and pumpkins. We have listed a few nearby "pick your own" orchards, but please check out the Maine Pomological Society at https://www.maineapples.org for orchards all over the state. We suggest calling ahead to confirm hours at these working farms, as they may change due to weather or other conditions. Happy Picking!
Brackett’s Orchard/ 32 Staples Road/Limington
9 to 4 daily Pick your own and cider
Libby’s U- Pick /86 Sawyer Mountain Road/Limerick
Open daily but hours change- U pick Apples, blueberries, and raspberries
Hansel’s Orchard/44 Sweetser St/ North Yarmouth
Wed. 10-5, Sat. & Sun. 10-5 U pick apples
Randall’s Orchard/1 Randall Rd/Standish
U pick apples 7 days a week & Farm stand – 9 to 5
Sweetser Apple Barn/19 Blanchard Rd/ Cumberland
Fresh apples and cider – no self-picking- open daily 9 to 6
Ricker Hill Orchards + Cider/ 295 Buckfield Rd/ Turner, ME (bit of a drive but definitely worth it for families- lots of activities)
Corn maze, disc golf, family activities, fresh donuts- call for times for activities
Up pick apples daily 10-5
About Inn by the Sea:
An idyllic oceanfront escape, located on a mile of unspoiled sand beach, just 7 miles from Portland, Inn by the Sea is Maine's premier beach destination offering elegant hospitality in 62 upscale rooms and suites, with full- service SPA, cardio room, heated pool and captivating cuisine served in ocean view Sea Glass restaurant. Children and dogs are warmly welcomed to this Preferred LVX® member and Virtuoso® property.
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