Lookout Farm
Orchard · Massachusetts
Farmed continuously since 1651, Lookout Farm ranks among the oldest working farms in America. Its 160 acres along the Charles River in South Natick grow 29 apple varieties for pick-your-own, alongside a taproom pouring farm-made hard cider.
Don’t miss
Color nearby peaks: October 21–October 25
Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Lookout Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (72 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Massachusetts, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Massachusetts is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Lookout Farm
The color window runs about 26 days, holding until around November 1. That runs roughly 4 days later than the rest of Massachusetts.
It is in Boston, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Lookout Farm on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Massachusetts, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Lookout Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 21–October 25 (best estimate October 23). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- How do I get to Lookout Farm?
- The closest city is Boston, about 15 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Massachusetts's fall lineup.
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