A few things immediately make me think of fall: cool breezes, chunky sweaters, and the smell of apples and apple cider. I have really fond memories of going to farm markets and apple orchards as a kid in the fall, and so for me apples just equal fall!
If you feel the same, I have good news: there are some truly great apple orchards within a short drive of Cleveland. And at many of them you can pick your own apples!
Read on to learn about the best orchards for apple picking near Cleveland.
Where to Go Apple Picking Near Cleveland
There are several farms within easy driving distance from Cleveland where you can pick your own apples and experience this fall tradition. Prime apple-picking season is usually September-October, with different varieties of apples ripening at different times.
When it comes to u-pick apples, most orchards and farms charge you per bag, so you can come home with plenty of apples for fall snacking and baking.
Some of these apple orchards and farms offer additional fall activities, like corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more, so definitely plan to make a whole day of it!
Here’s a look at the best places to pick your own apples near Cleveland, organized by driving distance from the city:
1. Patterson Fruit Farm
- Where: 11414 Caves Rd, Chesterland, OH
- When: Apple picking runs from late August through October 2025.
- Info: Patterson Fruit Farm offers u-pick of several varieties of apples throughout the season. They also offer wagon rides around their orchard.
- How much: Pricing info for apple picking is available at the farm.
- Distance from Cleveland: 35 minutes
2. Hillcrest Orchards
- Where: 50336 Telegraph Rd, Amherst, OH
- When: Their fall activities, including apple picking, run on weekends from August 30-November 2, 2025. The farm market is open daily from 10 AM until 6 PM.
- Info: Hillcrest Orchards is most well-known in northeast Ohio for its fall harvest activities like u-pick apples and pumpkins, its corn maze, hayrides, farm market, sunflower festival, and more.
- How much: For apple picking, pricing is $15.95 for a 10-pound bag, or $29.95 for a 20-pound bag. Admission to the farm for other fall activities costs $14.95 per person (or $12.95 if you buy your tickets online).
- Distance from Cleveland: 45 minutes
3. Miller’s Apple Hill
- Where: 50549 Telegraph Rd, Amherst, OH
- When: Apple picking starts on September 20, 2025 and stretches through October.
- Info: Miller’s Apple Hill has apple picking available Tuesday-Saturday throughout the season as different varieties ripen. They also have other fall activities on weekends.
- How much: Pricing info for apple picking is available at the farm.
- Distance from Cleveland: 45 minutes
4. Geig’s Orchard
- Where: 8468 Wooster Pike, Seville, OH
- When: This orchard offers apple picking on weekends beginning September 27, 2025 through mid-October, 9 AM to 6 PM.
- Info: Geig’s Orchard offers u-pick apples throughout the season. They also have hayrides, apple cider, and a farm store to check out.
- How much: Prices range from $20-$35 per bag for u-pick apples.
- Distance from Cleveland: 45 minutes
5. Quarry Hill Orchards
- Where: 8403 Mason Rd #1, Berlin Heights, OH
- When: Apple picking takes place daily from mid-August through the end of October 2025, 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Info: Quarry Hill Orchards has an extensive orchard and a beautiful market barn. They have many apple varieties you can pick yourself throughout the season.
- How much: For apple picking, it’s $40 per half-bushel bag.
- Distance from Cleveland: 55 minutes
6. Brandt’s Apple Orchard
- Where: 4749 Dibble Rd, Ashtabula, OH
- When: Apple picking begins in mid-September 2025.
- Info: Brandt’s Apple Orchard offers apple picking, and they are also known for their apple cider slushies and apple cider donuts.
- How much: Pricing info for apple picking is available at the farm.
- Distance from Cleveland: 1 hour
7. Arrowhead Orchard
- Where: 11724 Lisbon St NE, Paris, OH
- When: The orchard is open for u-pick apples Friday-Monday from September 6-November 2, 2025. The hours are 9 AM to 6 PM every day except Sunday, when it’s 12 PM to 6 PM.
- Info: Arrowhead Orchard offers apple picking throughout the season, as well as sunflower picking, pumpkin picking, and other fall activities. There’s also a farm market where you can pick up some apple cider.
- How much: Apples range from $16.50-$30 per bag.
- Distance from Cleveland: 1 hour 15 minutes
8. White House Fruit Farm
- Where: 9249 Youngstown-Salem Rd, Canfield, OH
- When: Fall Harvest Weekends run Saturday and Sunday from September 6-October 26, 2025.
- Info: White House Fruit Farm is a local favorite farm market with lots of family-friendly activities throughout the fall, including wagon rides, a pumpkin barn, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and more. They also offer apple picking. Be sure to stop at the market, too, for fresh apple cider and a blueberry donut (or four).
- How much: Pricing info for apple picking is available at the farm.
- Distance from Cleveland: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Which apple orchard is your favorite? Will you visit any of these places this year?
Amanda was born and raised in northeast Ohio, and has always been a fangirl of her home state. Now, she’s sharing her love of the Cleveland area, highlighting all the best things to do, see, and eat in the CLE. She’s been running Cleveland Traveler since January 2019.