Where To Pick Apples In Stonington: 2024 Guide

STONINGTON, CT — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Sunday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at Stonington’s apple orchards.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

The U.S. Apple Association estimates this season’s crop at 259,517,252 bushels, a 10 percent decrease from last year’s record harvest. Growers across the country report an excellent crop, Chris Gerlach, the trade group’s vice president of insights and analytics, said in a news release.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Stonington. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

Scott's Yankee Farmer

Address: 426 Boston Post Road in East Lyme

Details: Pick your own apples, blackberries, peaches, and nectarines is now open. More information is available at the Scott's Yankee Farmer website.

Whittle's Willow Spring Farm

Address: 1030 Noank Ledyard Road in Mystic

Details: Farm fresh fruits and vegetables handpicked on site for your purchasing pleasure. Visit their Facebook page for more info.

Grant's Berry Patch and Farm Stand

Address: 188 Mell Road in Lisbon

Details: Grants Berry Patch offers a Pick Your Own option for buying seasonal fruit from June through October. Find out more at their website.

Phone: (860) 376-5625

Holmberg Orchards

Address: 12 Orchard Lane in Gales Ferry.

Details: Picking is open now 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday. Donuts arrived last month. Check out Holmberg Orchards' website for more information.

Phone: (860)464-7305