Fall apple picking: Where to find orchards around Indianapolis

Rachel Fradette, Indianapolis Star
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The crisp, autumn air will soon be upon us. That means apples, Indianapolis.

There are plenty of orchards in and around the Circle City where lovers of Gala, McIntosh, Jonagold and various apple types can stock up with bags or snag one right off a locally grown tree.

And fun doesn’t stop at apple picking, some locations have entertainment to celebrate the season in addition to treats like cider and donuts.

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Waterman's Family Farm

Lillian Jeter, 4, picks a pumpkin from the patch at Waterman's Family Farm in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.
Lillian Jeter, 4, picks a pumpkin from the patch at Waterman's Family Farm in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.

Address: 7010 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis.

Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Raymond Street Fall Festival runs Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. Hours will be changed in October.

Other activities: Hayrides, walk through a corn field, a playground and farm animals.

More information: Call 317-356-6995 or visit watermansfamilyfarm.com.

Beasley's Orchard

Some of the last you-pick apples on the tree at Beasley's Orchard in Danville, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
Some of the last you-pick apples on the tree at Beasley's Orchard in Danville, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.

Address: 2304 E. Main St., Danville.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Heartland Apple Festival runs Oct. 1-2 and 8-9.

Other activities: The orchard features a corn maze, hayrides, apple cannons and other entertainment. Fall events begin Sept. 17.

More information: Call 317-745-4876 or visit beasleys-orchard.com.

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Tuttles Orchard

Address: 5717 N. County Road 300 W., Greenfield.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sunday.

Other activities: Corn maze, hayrides, wagon rides and farm animals for viewing.

More information: Call 317-326-2278 or visit indianapolisorchard.com.

Pleasant View Orchard

Address: 10721 N. County Road 850 W., Fairland.

Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Other activities: There's a concession stand, wagon to the pumpkin patch and a playground.

More information: Call 317-861-4025 or visit pleasantvieworchardin.com.

Anderson Orchard

Address: 369 E. Greencastle Road, Mooresville.

Hours: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or dusk daily, whichever comes first. The Apple Festival & Craft Fair is Sept. 24-25.

Other activities: There's straw piles, hayrides, a playground and swings for children.

More information: Call 317-831-4181 or visit andersonorchard.com.

Kelsay Farms

Address: 6848 N. County Road 250 E., Whiteland.

Hours: Opens for fall season Sept. 30. Open 6-9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Other activities: There are corn mazes, hayrides and play areas.

More information: Call 317-535-9150 or visit kelsayfarms.com.

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Chandler's Orchard & Country Market

Address: 2849 S. County Road 825 E., Fillmore.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday.

More information: Call 317-539-6255 or visit chandlersfarmmarket.com.

Adrian Orchards

Address: 500 W. Epler Ave., Indianapolis.

Hours: The orchard is now under new ownership and is expected to open for the fall season Oct. 1. The owners will announce hours at a later date.

More information: Visit adrianorchards.com.

Rachel Fradette is a general assignment reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at rfradette@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter at @Rachel_Fradette.

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