Staff was welcoming from the time we drove up. They helped us choose the apple varieties we wanted…read moreto pick and directed us to the best areas to go. There were lots of ripe apples of several varieties for us to pick and we filled our basket quickly. Prices for U pick were very reasonable and much less than some other orchards in the area. We stopped to look at the beautiful zinnias and watch the butterflies and bees enjoy them as well. We also bought jam and apple butter and baked goods in the market to bring home for later. I enjoyed a Fuji apple that I had just picked and it was awesome. There is lots for kids and families to do, especially on the weekends. We would definitely return!

We had such an amazing experience. There were a looot of people, but it flowed very very well. We…read morepicked apples, grabbed some apple treats (apple cookie, apple turnover, apple fritter, apple donut). It was ALL good. There was also a food truck that had amazing food! I would 100% recommend Stepp's.

I love this property! My grandparents owned it for years long ago! We went up during the summers…read morefor many years.

Wonderful little stop on the way to chimney rock. Lots of local goods, both edible and crafts /…read moregifts. Apple cider was yummy and really hit the spot. The apple butter also did not last long, will always stop when In the area.

Such a wonderful evening for us to stumble upon this place! We had no idea it was the lavender…read morefestival/event but we were so pleasantly surprised and excited to explore. Outside, they had vendors setup for a market. The market was adorable and all vendors were so kind. Inside, Grandad's Apples had wonderful snacks, merchandise, and activities. There was you pick sunflowers and lavender, an amazing play space for kids, and a peaceful seating area near the water. I highly recommended stopping by here if you've never been!

Grandad's Apples is my favorite orchard in the area to visit. It is located in Hendersonville, NC,…read moreand has a good-sized parking lot. It is family-owned and opened back in 1994. You can pick your own apples or select already-picked apples if you want more varieties to select from. They have some already bagged or you can bag your own. I love that they offer apple slices of all the current varieties so you can figure out your favorites. I was surprised I didn't like the sweetest apples but liked the more tart ones. Besides apples, they have pumpkins. The sunflowers were at the end of their life when I was there, but I was glad I got to see them. The gift shop sells cider and other items, and the bakery has pies, cookies, donuts, slushies, and other goodies. Customer service is friendly, and on the weekends, they have other activities to do. But you can walk to the water and enjoy the views.

Grab the friends and kids and hit the mountain farms! This one needs to be on your list. Live music…read moreand tasty pizza will be on the agenda for you, as well as a stroll through the flower garden or sunflower maze. Stunning views of the smoky mountains and ample seating for everyone. The produce selection is exactly what you would expect, what's in season and a few good jarred items.

Decided to take the family to pick some berries, and we made out like bandits! Easy parking, easy…read moreinstructions on how to go about everything, and yummy goodies inside. Will be back!

Great selection and the prices are a few dollars less than the orchards. We bought a 1/2 peck at an…read moreorchard for $8 and a full peck at McAbees for $9. The line moves fast and the people are great. The location is excellent - right off I-26 in Flat Rock; one exit down from Hendersonville.

AS fresh as you can get with local Peaches!! And local honey. This is a must stop. No restrooms…read more Just grab and go.

If you go to Biltmore Estate you must indulge in some delicious confections. They are not only…read moreexquisitely beautiful but absolutely delicious. The lemon fudge is amazing!!! The BonBons are some of the best chocolate I have ever indulged in. They are worth the price for a special treat. The shop is lovely and the staff patient because it takes forever to decide what you want. I can't wait to go back for more lemon fudge soon! The annual pass is well worth its cost so I can indulge often and it gives you a small discount.

I really enjoyed the visit here to grab some decadent confections. The staff was really friendly…read moreand the sweets were really rich. They are the type that you can cut them into bite size pieces because a whole would be waaaayyyy too much. It is a little small in the shop, but you don't need a shop that big. 2025-17 #568

If you're looking for a apple house with a little history this just might be the spot. This…read morebusiness sits on a very narrow strip of land between the roadway and the boulder filled mountain creek where chilled water pours down from the higher elevations, it's a tranquil setting and the tree canopy provides a shady bank to sit among the massive rocks and listen to nature, depending on the time of the year a passing car may be slightly distracting but those unnatural noises are easily tuned out. You can also rent a picnic table for a dollar an hour if you've packed a lunch or just want to take a break. The old gentleman attending store here passes his time greeting the visitors from his rustic rocking chair near the front entrance he probably won't stand unless there's something to ring up on the antique cash register and it's definitely a cash only business - I noticed a old refrigerator containing tall bottles of pops, the sweat on the glass door seemed so inviting so I grabbed a cold bottle of Mountain Dew and paid the two bucks and threw in an extra dollar for his trouble after he popped the top with the backside of an old church key opener. He mumbled something about having to raise the price to pay for the refrigeration, I nodded and didn't challenge his comment as I put the glass bottle to my lips and turned it upwards. What appeared to be a antique bottle turned out to have glass threads so I guess the distributor has yet to inform him the bottles are all twist tops so I didn't feel I should be the one to break his nostalgic gesture of popping the top although finding this out it did temper my childhood memories a bit. This building is old and it appears it's been expanded over the years although it definitely wasn't last year - this wooden structure seems sound and a nice place to escape the sun and provides adequate protection for the fruits and vegetables. I walked around the areas that were accessible and avoided those areas that seemed to filled with decades of junk and were structurally challenged. I like these kind of places and I think they have a lot of historic value and I don't know the plan when this old man calls it a day but I'm sure it will not be the same. The selection of apples is minimal, I'm sure he buys a few boxes at a time from the local growers they looked okay and I don't know anything about pricing it may be a bargain but not sure what a bag of apples goes for in the area. It was a great place to stop and visit but probably not one I'd frequent even if I lived right down the road...

You will NOT find the name of this place on google maps. If you search for Bat Cave Apple House,…read moreyou will find a blog and that's about it. We found this place without looking for it. We were taking a drive along the blue ridge then decided to head into Lake Lure. We found a cute post office in Bat Cave, NC. Once you get to the post, continue driving towards Lake Lure and you will find this place a short distance down the road on the right hand side. They have apple butter, honey, apples, and a variety of other items. The setting is park like along the broad river. You can pay to park there and hang out by the river for the day, or pay by the hour $1 for picnic table use. Parking is free for customers and you can walk down and look at the river/ take pictures and leave for free, but if you linger for too long, parking fees are wanted. This is a quaint shop and the tree covered benches is a great place to stop and have a picnic. Well worth the $1 if you're on a road trip!

We stumbled upon this place on a rainy fall day after going to different markets and farms…read more Don was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. You can really tell he loves what he does!! They have a huge greenhouse they grow all of this beautiful organic produce in. We are big on supporting local and eating seasonally. This is a great discovery! They also have fresh organic eggs. You can buy garden starts here too! They will make your own custom garden packages for those of us that like to garden but don't have a proper greenhouse to get our plants really strong in the spring because of that late frost! They also have a cute little store you can get ice cream and other treats in. As well as lots of games and activities!!

Best farm stand and ice cream shop around! We love the organic eggs, veggies, plants and baked…read moregoodies. The ice cream shop is super cute and they serve THE BEST ice cream. The climbing and play areas for kids are always a great place to go when we need to let them run around.