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With beach season in the rear-view mirror, Bay Staters have a new (seasonal) reason to rejoice: It’s pick-your-own apple season. Check out this trio of local destinations, or make tracks to your own – stat.
• Honeypot Hill Orchard in Stow boasts a dozen delicious varieties of apples plus blueberries (while they last) and apple cider donuts.
• Dowse Orchards in Sherborn promises “America’s best crunchin’ apples since 1778” – for cooking and baking – plus cider.
• The many dwarf apple trees at Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro means pickers of all ages (and sizes) can get in on the fun. Save time for a hayride!
– Hannah Van Sickle, The Boston 100