Explore Top 10+ Apple Orchards near Greenville, SC

 

If you're looking for a fun-filled fall outing near Greenville, several orchards offer delightful apple-picking experiences along with family-friendly activities. With bumpy hayrides, play areas for kids, and the chance to sample fresh apple cider, these orchards make for an ideal day trip. Plus, you’ll be treated to stunning mountain vistas while you wander through the orchards, ensuring you soak in all the beauty autumn has to offer. Don't miss out on this engaging way to celebrate the season!
 

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Norman Wilder Forest Trails in Tryon, NC

 

We love chasing the falls, but today we opted for a hike to the base of the cliffs in Norman Wilder Forest in Western North Carolina, where we were pleasantly surprised with our first “spring” sighting. The first, bright pops of wild daffodils are sprouting up along the trails. Even though the skies are still overcast and the weather will likely catch us off guard with a blizzard or two, new life is already stirring out there. What a beautiful sight to see in January.

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Fall Road Trips: Blowing Rock, NC

 

Just behind the crest of the Blue Ridge, there's the village of Blowing Rock, a small mountain town that looks like something out of a fairy tale. Its historic downtown buzzing with a 19th century charm, authentic little shops with the doors wide open, tucked-away green terraces, and spectacular majestic mountain views everywhere you look will sweep you right off your feet. I doubt there's a more charming town on the planet in the Carolinas.

 

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The Creepiest Halloween Houses in Mauldin, SC

 

The fountains of blood, gory, and shredded body parts will scare the living daylights out of you after visiting these creepiest Halloween houses in Mauldin, SC. They are next-level scary.

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Fall Road Trips: Linville Gorge and Falls

 

Linville Falls is a series of stunning waterfalls that drop into the deepest gorge in the eastern U.S. The views are majestic regardless of the season. But for the most unforgettable experience, visit it in the second half of October as the gorge and the road leading to it will blaze with fall colors. So you will have all the more reason to get out there and hit the trail. 

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Fall Road Trips: Whitewater Falls, NC

 

Another day, another mountain conquered. I can confirm the mountain slopes covered in blazing seasonal colors  are the best thing about the fall. All the colors just sweep you off your feet and take your breath away. This time we got charmed by the Whitewater Falls' spectacular 411-foot cascading plunge. It's nothing if not a prime example of breathtaking mountain beauty.    

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Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard in Hendersonville, NC – Full-on Fall Experience

 

 

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard is a fourth generation orchard just outside of Historic Hendersonville, NC. This 100-acre farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina is one’s of your best bets for a full-on fall experience. 

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A-maze-ing Pumpkin Magic at Linda’s Plants and Shrubs in Hendersonville

 

 

The fall whirlwind is in full swing. Gather your crew and head to Hendersonville, NC, to experience the cutest pumpkin maze for the littlest at Linda’s Plants and Shrubs. 

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Fall Magic at Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Greenville, SC

 

It's pumpkin everything and cooler weather time! I bet your bucket list of places to visit and things to do is overflowing. But if you have room for one more idea, check out this hidden gem on the Swamp Rabbit Trail – Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery. It's a perfect place for a family outing and shopping for local, fresh goods. Besides, it's a beautiful area to visit in the fall for the cutest seasonal photo ops, an outdoor toddler play area, and some pumpkin magic.

 

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Apple Picking and Farm Fun at Justus Orchard in Hendersonville, NC

 

Last weekend, we had the appliest trip of our lives to Justus Orchard, an apple farm nestled in the charming Blue Ridge Mountains. Crisp juicy apples, fresh mountain air, and farm fun stole our hearts. Freshly-baked apple cider donuts warmed our bellies.

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