Hackleboro Orchards

Hackleboro Orchards is THE place to go in northern NH for pick-​your-​own apples and all sorts of fresh produce. Easy accessibility from exit 18 off of 93 and ample free parking makes getting here and getting your wares out simple and part of the fun. The drive up to Canterbury and through the town is absolutely gorgeous, and traffic levels stay relatively low.
Hackleboro boasts acres of apple trees of many different varieties — McIntosh, Cortland, Red and Gold Delicious, Puritan, Empire, and Northern Spy (call for availability). Long-​handled pickers are provided, and the management requests that patrons refrain from climbing trees. They also have pick-​your-​own blueberries, peaches, strawberries, and other fruit (when in season), as well as a farm stand with freshly-​made apple pies, apple cobblers, home-​made cider, honey, maple syrup and candies, flowers, cookbooks, pumpkins, and lots more. Everything looks and tastes wonderful, and I make a special trip up whenever I can during the fall because of the sheer quality as well as my belief that it’s important to support local farmers and family-​run businesses. I know the family that runs the orchard, and they give the utmost care to the trees and animals under their watch.
Speaking of the animals, there’s a goat pen and some rabbits, as well as a horse, some chickens, and a number of farm cats and dogs. The farm is extremely family-​friendly and bringing children and (leashed!) pets is encouraged. There are even free tractor rides on weekends!
There is also an observation deck at the front of the orchard — it boasts vistas of the mountains superior to anything else I’ve seen in the area.
Treat yourself to a trip to Hackleboro Orchards. (There’s a farm stand in Boscawen, too, and the farm attends various fairs each year, including the largely popular Deerfield Fair.) You will not be disappointed — the quality of the products, the care of the people in charge, and the overall air and feel of the place is unparalleled. Hackleboro isn’t just a business — it’s a family, and when you visit, you’re a part of it too.

Stopped by this tucked away farm on the way to Boston airport from the White Mountains in New Hampshire and good thing we did! The apples were great and the lady helping us was very nice! Will definitely come back here on our next trip to New Hampshire.