Applecrest Farm Orchards
Orchard · New Hampshire
Continuously operated since 1913 on land settled in 1665, Applecrest is the oldest working apple orchard in the United States and New Hampshire's largest, growing 40-plus varieties across grounds that still include its 1812 farm market and 1815 farmhouse.
Don’t miss
Color nearby peaks: October 18–October 22
Color builds from October 8 · mostly bare by November 10
Sampled at Applecrest Farm Orchards’s own coordinates and elevation (31 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across New Hampshire, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 2 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Applecrest Farm Orchards
Good color holds through about October 29, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 6 days later than New Hampshire as a whole.
From Boston it is about 40 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Applecrest Farm Orchards on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Applecrest Farm Orchards peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 18–October 22 (best estimate October 20). Color starts around October 8 and is mostly bare by November 10.
- How do I get to Applecrest Farm Orchards?
- The closest city is Boston, about 40 mi away. It's part of New Hampshire's fall lineup.
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