Each stop along the Wayne County Apple Tasting Tour has more than just apples, they all have their own unique, fun activities. Whether you love picking your own crisp apples, the challenge of a big corn maze, fresh produce or exploring craft beverages, Wayne County has all you need to cross everything off your fall bucket list this year.
Test Your Skills in a Corn Maze
If you’re looking for a challenge, check out Long Acre Farmsfor the longest-running corn maze in New York State! The Amazing Maize Maze is over 5 acres long and is sure to test your skills. The smaller Animal Tracks Maze is also open for kids, or anyone who isn’t ready to take on the bigger maze. This is a great fall activity for all ages!
Go Apple Picking
Apple picking is sure to be on your fall bucket list, and Wayne County has tons of spots to do it. The Apple Farm Stand has a variety of different U-pick apples, all to be harvested at different times throughout the season. Morgan’s Farm Market also has a great variety of apples to choose from. Enjoy a caramel apple or baked goods while you’re there, and don’t forget to pick yourperfect pumpkin too! Head to Burnap’s Farm Market and Garden Café for an afternoon of apple picking and enjoy a delicious garden-to-table lunch while you’re there.
Visit a Farm Market
Nothing is better than the freshness of farm market goods. Stop at Orbaker’s Farm Market for homegrown fruits and veggies and be sure to check out their assortment of baked goods. With pies, muffins, cookies and pastries, you’ll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Or look to Youngman Orchards Farm Marketsfor a variety of products ranging from produce, meats, cheesesand wines. Not to mention their non-food items like handmade goat milk soap, and other handcrafted goods. Head to LagonerFarms for delicious baked goods and homemade treats. Be sure to try their mouth-watering Apple Dumplings. After all the farm market fun, don’t forget to pick out some pumpkins for your front porch!
Explore the Craft Beverage Scene
Exploring new craft beverages is a great fall activity to do with friends or family. Try out hard apple cider at Old Goat Cidery at The Apple Shed. Get a 6-sample flight to try all their ciders on tap to find your favorite. More into wine? Young Sommer Winery offers tastings of their award-winning grape and fruit wines. Sip and enjoy the view of their orchards and expanding vineyards. Doyle Farms has a wide selection of beverages at their café and creamery. Try their locally roasted coffee or fresh-squeezed lemonade. They also have a variety of homemade ice creams, baked goods, sandwiches and salads. No matter what craft beverages you’re looking for, you’ll find something in Wayne County.
Fall is the best time to go outdoors and have some fun. Come to Wayne County for the perfect activities to help you cross everything off your bucket list this fall.
