Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Contact & location
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Where Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard is located
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Council Bluffs for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Council Bluffs center, 19475 225th Street is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Council Bluffs has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Council Bluffs? Here's what's on file for Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Pick-your-own is available at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard tracks the rest of Iowa. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
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
Where Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard is located
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Council Bluffs for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Council Bluffs center, 19475 225th Street is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Council Bluffs has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard 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 Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard?+
Beyond picking, Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard offers pick-your-own, pick-your-own apples.
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