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The Orchard at Altapass

Name: The Orchard at Altapass
Address: Blue Ridge Parkway, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777, US
Telephone: (828) 765-9531

Contact & location

Address

Blue Ridge Parkway
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Phone

(828) 765-9531

Website

altapassorchard.org/

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Where The Orchard at Altapass is located

Head into Spruce Pine, NC and you'll come across The Orchard at Altapass on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Carolina's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

The street address is Blue Ridge Parkway, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Spruce Pine 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.

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Weather at The Orchard at Altapass

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

Offering over 20 varieties to take home either through u-pick or for pick up at the Apple Shed, The Orchard at Altapass is a non-profit heirloom apple orchard, heritage music venue and education center. Besides wondering the orchard while taking in the beauty of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, orchard-goers can visit the general store, grab some grub from the Apple Core Grill, enjoy live music or read about the orchard’s history. This is one of the only pet-friendly apple orchards around, so if you’ve got furry friends you don’t want to leave at home, put this place on your bucket list.

The Orchard at Altapass is a working apple orchard in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. 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 The Orchard at Altapass

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

On-Farm Activities

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Best Time to Visit

Apple season at The 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.

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

Where The Orchard at Altapass is located

The street address is Blue Ridge Parkway, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Spruce Pine 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.

Open in Google Maps →

Weather at The Orchard at Altapass

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Orchard at Altapass offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. The Orchard at Altapass 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 The Orchard at Altapass?+

Beyond picking, The Orchard at Altapass offers education center, farm stand, general store, grill, live music, pet-friendly, and more.

Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High