The Historic Orchard at Altapass
Contact & location
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Where The Historic Orchard at Altapass is located
You'll find The Historic Orchard at Altapass just outside Spruce Pine, in the farm country of Mitchell County, North Carolina. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
From Spruce Pine center, 1025 Orchard Rd 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Carolina does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Spruce Pine.
Weather at The Historic Orchard at Altapass
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Blue Ridge Parkway orchard with heritage apple varieties and live music.
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Apple Picking at The Historic Orchard at Altapass
The Historic Orchard at Altapass sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
The Historic Orchard at Altapass grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at The Historic Orchard at Altapass tracks the rest of North Carolina. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
Hours & Season Dates
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 The Historic Orchard at Altapass is located
You'll find The Historic Orchard at Altapass just outside Spruce Pine, in the farm country of Mitchell County, North Carolina. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
From Spruce Pine center, 1025 Orchard Rd 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Carolina does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Spruce Pine.
Weather at The Historic Orchard at Altapass
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at The Historic Orchard at Altapass?+
Apple season at The Historic Orchard at Altapass runs from Late August to Late October.
What are The Historic Orchard at Altapass's hours?+
The Historic Orchard at Altapass is open Wed-Sun 10am-6pm May-Oct. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at The Historic Orchard at Altapass?+
The Historic Orchard at Altapass grows Virginia Beauty, Kinnaird's Choice, Grimes Golden, Rome, Winesap. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at The Historic Orchard at Altapass?+
Beyond picking, The Historic Orchard at Altapass offers Pick-your-own, Heritage varieties, Live music.
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