Medium-size apple orchard with plenty of goodies and apple types. Lots of fun for the kids. Very…read morebusy during apple picking season. Parking is available.

I stopped by Colbie's Cones at Sunnycrest Farm and ordered a kiddie Coffee Kahlúa Brownie with…read morejimmies. The flavor was delicious, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. However, I was honestly surprised by how small the serving was. The kiddie size was essentially one unpacked scoop and cost $6.40, which felt expensive for the portion. If you're looking for better value, I'd recommend driving a few miles to Lix Ice Cream in Litchfield. Their kiddie size is closer to what many places would call a small, and the portions are much more generous for the price. Sunnycrest has a beautiful farm setting and great flavors, so it's still a nice place to visit, but I think the portion sizes could be a bit more generous for what you're paying.

Every year our annual apple picking trip gets worse and worse. The orchards have become…read morecommercialized apple picking amusement parks. Last year I snapped a few pics of the parking lot because I was shocked by the rows upon rows of cars. The hayrides may as well have been greyhound buses packed to capacity! Everywhere I turned there was a mass of people and more ways to subtract money from my pocket. At the time I wondered if an orchard existed where we could go pick apples and enjoy being outside, in nature, on a nice fall day. I was doubtful. We did our thing and went home and that was it. I didn't think about it again. Then, this morning, my wife declared this to be our annual apple picking day. We moved recently and wanted to stay close so we chose Autumn Hill Orchard in Groton. As soon as we got there my memories and thoughts from the previous year came flooding back. This was that place, that for one moment in time I hoped would exist. There was a completely reasonable number of people visiting for a day such as today. It was beautiful. We picked apples, strolled about, had a picnic and got some pumpkins. The grounds are picturesque and the surrounding scenery and views are amazing. They weren't churning out little money donuts or trying to draw crowds with animals, mazes, configurations of hay, or any other distractions. We got to focus on the apple orchard, the amazing day and most importantly each other. As always, keeping it simple, natural and beautiful is the best way to go. If you want an unnatural sea of cars and people and lots of amusements and goods for sale, this isn't your place. If you want to get away from all that madness and have a peaceful experience, I don't think you could find a better spot.

This is such a wonderful spot. Very low key: pull up, park, grab a bag in the tiny farm stand, and…read morewalk to the apples. They have loads of varieties, trees beautifully laden with apples of all colors, picnic tables at the top with the gorgeous view. Yes: pack a picnic so you can hang out up there in the peace and quiet. Can't wait to make a pie today with the various varieties we picked. Thanks for preserving this slice of our New England heritage!

Enormous orchard, apples for days. Decent slate for kids stuff: mazes, farm animals, apple cannons…read more Thats the good part. But want a cider donut? Want some apple cider? Want to park your car? Be ready for larger lines than you've ever witnessed. That's the bad part. We went at 2 PM on a Saturday, so that's on us. Maybe it's more tolerable getting there at opening? We wouldn't go back based on the lines, I am not a patient person and I'd rather eat nails than wait 1 hour in line for anything, but it shows they are doing something right over here.

This orchard was such a wonderful fall activity. While we went on a Sunday in peak season, there…read morewas a-lot of available parking, and we got to go on a free hayride from the lot to the main farm store. The two of us split a 25$ bag and since no tickets were required, we were able to go for 12.50 each. Despite being busy, the orchard did a good job at separating out the food stalls so the lines moved fast. We got cheeseburgers which were warm and quick. We also got the maple salt cold brews which tasted so fresh and were the perfect fall flavor, while not being too sweet. The cider donuts were classically amazing. Overall, everything was well kept, clean, and perfectly festive for fall. There was a lot to do and see and just walking the orchard was wonderful. The orchard was not picked over and had a lot of apple options despite the amount of people.

an Amazing farm! Homemade goods and everything raised on the farm. The staff"family" are very…read morefriendly and helpful. Plan on spending the day. Did not disappoint!

Full disclosure we saw this place on Instagram and unlike many other pumpkin farms, this one seemed…read moreto be a lot more adult friendly. Just an hour away from the city, with plenty of parking, Cider Hill Farm was a great time! They have lots of small bites and also a food truck for proper food. They have a farm store and a cider bar. Their cider flights were very creative, you can try 4 for $26. We got half a dozen of apple cider donuts for $6 and hot cider for $3! Amazing prices compared to the farms closer to the city. The lines at the farm shop were very very long, so plan ahead. They have plenty of porta-potties but in the afternoon they had run out of soap. Something that they can keep an eye on for their busy season. They have some farm animals, lots of chickens. They also had pumpkins and other picking items, which we didn't indulge in. We ended up getting burgers from the food truck $19 with the fries. Overall I'm very impressed at how much space and how fast the service is as well as how adult and kid friendly they are. Come with your family or with friends, you'll have a great time!

They have everything all-in one spot! Fresh veggies/frits, baked goods, honey, syrup, eggs. Ice…read morecream in season fall goods as well. Oh, and open all year round, too! The best! I love this place!

Amazing Ice Cream. Amazing Meatball Subs. Amazing Farmstand. The Best Of All Three Worlds.read more

The most beautiful farm in NH/MA! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the most lovely farm…read moreanimals. Calves, goats, pigs, chickens, and so much more. I have been coming here for a few months. Mr Wayne, the owner, is super friendly and helpful. He works diligently to maintain the farm and makes good recommendations. Paradise farm carries a large variety of products including grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, free-range chicken and duck. They also have pastured chicken, duck and turkey eggs. The animals here are sustainably and humanely raised. They carry raw Nubian goat milk. Goat milk is closest to breastmilk for it contains exclusively A2 protein. The type of milk that most people drink comes from holstein cows which produce A1 milk. A1 protein is not ideal for human consumption. On the other hand, goat milk is an A2 milk just like human milk. You can pick your own berries, peaches and apples here seasonally. The farm is open year around by appointment. Make sure you give Mr Wayne a call at (603) 345-0860 before coming in.

This is the most incredible place! Our family loved it.....seeing the mini horses, goats, turkeys…read moren chickens, and more! Topped it off with apple and raspberry picking, and BEAUTIFUL scenery! Wayne is amazing, thank you for everything!!!!! Aloha!

absolutely wonderful experience with our granddaughter, low traffic, laidback atmosphere- all you…read moreneed for enjoying the moment

Great selection of apples and other seasonal produce, beautiful orchard to walk and pick your own…read moreapples too

The farm was recommended to me by a few locals from here. It was a good find. The farm had miles…read moreand miles of orchids surrounding it. It was easy to find because of it. It is located on a cool road. Before you reach the farm, you come across historical landmarks. The farm is a good place for little ones. It has a petting and feeding area. A nice playground and a you pick area. It also had an area with flowers. Inside the store is found vegetables and fruits, both fresh and preserved. It had some other items like seasonings, candles, candy, and baked goods, I got something sweet called stop the .... I don't remember the third word, but it got my attention. It tasted like a well-made apple butter. I liked it. The cinnamon bread was a little on the dry side. I can see why it would be good for French Toast. I found the service nice. The young ladies working the counter were helpful. Cool farm to visit.

Nice playground, animal feeding, mini corn maze with fairy tale story ($5 per person)read more

Stopped by this farm stand and collected a number of absolutely fresh and beautiful vegetables for…read morea home made vegetable soup.... Best ever soup with these super fresh goods. The folks here were so welcoming and helpful - a trip back in time and such a joy to walk around this gorgeous place and see all the fall bounty!

Best apple donuts I've ever had! And the apple gummies in the farm store are amazing. My wife and I…read morehad a great time apple picking two.

I'm a big Farmer Dave's fan and have been for years! We were first introduced to them by a friend…read morewe shared a share with. It was absolutely fabulous to get a massive amount of fresh vegetables each week delivered in the CSA. Then we visited the farm in Dracut and did some apple, potato and berry picking. Then their new Farm Stand openned and we are regulars there! The team is fantastic. The farm stand has a great selection of their own product, but also giving a nod to other local producers. The farm and stand is so pretty. I visit as often as I can. 10/10 would recommend!