The Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour is a wonderful fall family tradition, whether you have been before or are exploring the trail with kids for the first time this year. Several stops on the tour are filled with family friendly fun! Take a hayride, wander through a maize maze, pick apples, visit farm animals and, of course, stop for snacks (or more). These are the must-try Apple Tasting Tours stops for the whole family!
Lagoner Farms & Embark Craft Ciderworks
6895 Lake Ave, Williamson, NY 14589
Lagoner Farms has lots to explore, indoors and out. Start out in the orchards and pick your own apples right off the trees. You can also find colorful mums to add to your garden at home and pick out some decorative pumpkins! Head inside to explore the shop, pick up some baked goodies and give the grown-ups a chance to sample some Embark Craft Cider.
Long Acre Farms & JD Wine Cellars
1342 Eddy Rd, Macedon, NY 14502
Long Acre Farms has so much for kids to play with – from the giant jumping pillow to bikes, a mini maize maze, playgrounds and gemstone panning. Take a ride on the cow train or a wagon, launch corn cobs in the corn canon or get a special treat from the snack barn or ice cream stand. If you’re stopping here on the weekend around lunchtime, Long Acre has delicious woodfired pizzas and other lunch selections at the grill.
Morgan’s Farm Market
3821 Cory Corners Rd, Marion, NY 14505
U-Pick is the perfect fall family activity. At Morgan’s Farm Market you can walk through the orchards and pick your own apples, with many varieties to choose from. Also check out family fun day at the farm where the kids can go on a hayride, participate in a scavenger hunt, or get lost in the bin maze! Don’t forget to grab some apple cider donuts on the way out! Morgan’s annual Family Fun Day is on October 9 this year.
The Apple Farm Stand at Stone Goose Farms
5630 Norris Road, North Rose, NY 14156
A quick stop at this quaint country market is a chance to visit the mini horses and goats (named Goldie Delicious, Apple Seed and Honey Crisp) and pick pumpkins from the patch. You can also stock up on fruit and produce, baked goodies, honey, maple syrup and other pantry items.
The Apple Shed & Old Goat Cidery
3391 Fairville Maple Ridge Rd, Network, NY 14513
Stop into The Apple Shed for some farm and family fun! Visit the farmyard friends including goats, chickens and ducks. After this the kids can take a ride down the corn slide or play on the playground. New this year, take a shot with the apple canon and launch an apple as far as you can! Take a ride through the orchard on a hayride or go pick your own apples to bring home. For the adults, don’t forget to stop into Old Goat Cidery before you leave to pick up some local hard cider!
Youngman Orchards Farm Market
7315 Lake Rd, Sodus, NY 14551
Check out their Facebook page for weekly updates on Farm Animal petting zoos, special events, and to stay tuned on our annual Fall Festival & Customer Appreciation Event October 23rd! Walk through the open air indoor & outdoor market to find everything from local and homegrown meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies canned goods, wines, seasonal decor, plants, pumpkins and more.
