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This MA Orchard Made List Of Country's Best

Three New England orchards are considered among the best in the U.S., according to a new list.

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Three New England orchards are considered among the best in the U.S., according to a new list.
Three New England orchards are considered among the best in the U.S., according to a new list. (Peggy Bayard/Patch)

Massachusetts is home to the country's first apple orchard, which was planted in 1625 near Boston's Beacon Hill.

So it's fitting that the Bay State is also home to one of the best apple orchards today. Readers selected Red Apple Farm in Phillipston in USA Today 10Best.

Here's what USA Today had to say about the orchard:

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"Nestled along Massachusetts’ scenic Route 2 with stunning views of Wachusett Mountain, Red Apple Farm offers a true, authentic New England family farm experience. With over 50 varieties of apples, along with sunflowers, pumpkins, berries, and more, the farm boasts a colorful and crisp harvest, thanks to its unique 1,250-foot elevation. Beyond picking your own fruit, visitors can savor award-winning cider donuts, enjoy hard cider crafted right at The Cidery, and relax in the cozy taproom at The Brew Barn. Open year-round, Red Apple Farm hosts seasonal festivals, making every visit a celebration of New England’s best offerings."

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Unsurprisingly, New England — known for its excellence in the field of autumn — fared well in the rankings with two orchards in Connecticut also making the list.

These are the best orchards in the country according to USA Today 10Best:

  1. Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Connecticut
  2. Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, Massachusetts
  3. Sky Top Orchard in Flat Rock, North Carolina
  4. Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia
  5. Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette, New York
  6. Bishop's Orchards in Guilford, Connecticut
  7. Knaebe's Apple Farm in Rogers City, Michigan
  8. Organic Fruit Company in Colgate, Wisconsin
  9. Apple Hill Orchards in Mansfield, Ohio
  10. Milburn Orchards in Elkton, Maryland

Check out the full list by clicking here.

More information on Red Apple Farm is available here.

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