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Ames Orchard and Nursery

Ames Orchard and Nursery apple orchard in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Contact & location

Address
18292 Wildlife Road
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Where Ames Orchard and Nursery is located

Head into Fayetteville, AR and you'll come across Ames Orchard and Nursery on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Arkansas's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

Most guests punch 18292 Wildlife Road, Fayetteville into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.

Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Washington County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Fayetteville itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.

Weather at Ames Orchard and Nursery

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Ames Orchard and Nursery is a working apple orchard in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at Ames Orchard and Nursery

Pick-your-own is available at Ames Orchard and Nursery during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Ames Orchard and Nursery tracks the rest of Arkansas. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.

Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.

What to Bring

  • • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
  • • Closed-toe walking shoes
  • • A light jacket or flannel
  • • Sunscreen and a hat
  • • Water bottles for the walk
  • • Reusable bags for the ride home
  • • A camera or phone charged for photos
  • • Small bills for cider and donuts

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ames Orchard and Nursery offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. Ames Orchard and Nursery runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.

What else is there to do at Ames Orchard and Nursery?+

Beyond picking, Ames Orchard and Nursery offers pick-your-own.

Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High

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