Quick Summary: Apple picking season runs from late summer through to the end of fall, with different varieties becoming available as the weeks and months pass by. DC is a good base for apple picking expeditions, with a lot of great farms and orchards located short drives away from the nation’s capital. Here’s some important information on the top apple orchards and apple picking farms near DC.


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1. Mackintosh Fruit Farm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Mackintosh Fruit Farm | Apple Picking Spots Near DC
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2. Milburn Orchards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Milburn Orchards | Apple Picking Spots Near DC
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3. Weber's Farm

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Weber's Farm | Apple Picking Spots Near DC
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4. Baugher's Orcahrd

Baugher's Orcahrd | Apple Picking Spots Near DC
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5. Marker-Miller Orchards

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Marker-Miller Orchards | Apple Picking Spots Near DC
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