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6 orchards and cideries around the Triangle

We’ve rounded up three apple + pumpkin orchards and three local cideries to check out this fall.

Pumpkins on display at the State Farmers Market.

Pumpkins galore on display at the State Farmers Market.

Photo by RALtoday

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To ring in the season of pumpkin spice, comfy sweaters + hayrides, we’ve found three u-pick apple orchards, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches around the Triangle.

Plus, since we know that sip happens, we also included three local cideries as an ap-peel-ling bonus.

Orchards + pumpkin picking

Millstone Creek Orchards, ~60 minutes from downtown | Head to the orchards to pick apples for your own sweet treats — just be sure to make a reservation in advance. Plus, your ticket includes an orchard hayride and an apple cider slushy.

Page Farms, ~30 minutes from downtown | Looking for the perfect pumpkin? Find what you’re searching for and then some with this family-owned farm. While you’re there, jump on the hayride, find your way through the cornmaze, and meet farm animals.

Phillips Farm, ~30 minutes from downtown | This might be corny, but the seasonal events at Phillips Farm are a-maze-ing. Tickets for the corn maze and family fun days are on sale now — and the after-dark haunt experience.

A cider in front of apples and pumpkins.

Nothing like a little cider to bring in the season.

Photo by @bullcitycary

In-cider info

East Bower Cider Company | Raleigh’s first cidery is serving up an extensive selection of ciders. The best part? The patio is dog friendly so you can sip on cider with your furry friend.

Mordecai Beverage Co. | Grab a crafted cocktail or one of the many house-brewed beers and cider — the Wanna Be A Baller IPA sounds refreshing. Plus, head over on any Tuesday to join the Run Club — all levels of experience are welcome.

Bull City Ciderworks | Both locations offer a wide range of ciders, but if you’re looking for something seasonal, we’d recommend the Cardinal Cin. It’s made with spicy cinnamon

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