5 Stops To Make In Apple Hill

High Hill Ranch is one of the most popular destinations in Apple Hill. This family-owned ranch is famous for its apple cider milkshakes and wine tasting. High Hill Ranch has a wonderful atmosphere, filled with family fun for all, including pony rides, hay rides, fishing, a seasonal pumpkin patch, face painting, craft vendors, an abundance of apple goods, and so much more. Art vendors are available seven days a week until Christmas Eve. We recommend you go early, right when the ranch opens at 9AM, to beat the crowd. If you enjoy caramel apples, try the caramel apple milkshake; you won’t be sorry! High Hill Ranch, 2901 High Hill Road, Placerville, CA, USA +1 530 644 1973

Abel’s Apple Acres is an family favorite that offers a large variety of baked goods, including apple doughnuts, pies, fritters, strudel, and bread. But what Abel’s Apple Acres is really known for is the homemade candies, ranging from cappuccino and vanilla fudge to caramallows (caramel dipped marshmallows) and candied apples on a stick. Abel’s even has adorable country cutouts to take pictures with to document your trip. Abel’s Apple Acres offers an amazing maze, horse and pony rides, kids’ corral, pumpkin patch, and craft fair. This is the one stop for family friendly fun and for satisfying your sweet tooth! Abel’s Apple Acres, 2345 Carson Road, Placerville, CA, USA +1 530 626 0138

Boa Vista Orchards is open daily, year round, from 8-6PM, and it offers a diverse selection of produce, infamous apple cider, delicious baked goods, award-winning apple and red wines, and so much more. Visit the pumpkin patch to find your perfect jack-o-lantern or the restaurant for a mouth watering tri-tip sandwich. This bustling market is celebrating 100 years of family farming, so be sure to pick up some apples, berries, and pears from this season’s harvest. If you can’t make the trip to Apple Hill in person, online shopping is available for non-perishable items and gift cards, as well as the incredible wines! Boa Vista Orchards, 2952 Carson Road, Placerville, CA, USA +1 530 622 5522

El Dorado Orchards is home Apple Hill’s largest craft fair and its only train. This family-owned orchard has been operating for more than 50 years and is open during fall from last two weekends of September to the second weekend of November. The tree farm opens the day after Thanksgiving for the tree cutting season, on weekends only. El Dorado carries a variety of Boa Vista Orchards’ products, as well, so if you didn’t get enough at Boa Vista Orchards, make your way over to El Dorado Orchards for more cider and produce. Enjoy a train ride, for only $3.50, that takes you around and through the orchards. Be sure to visit El Dorado Orchards on your trip to Apple Hill! El Dorado Orchards, 2881 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA, USA +1 530 622 5522

Larsen Apple Barn is a family-owned ranch that has been operating longer than any other in Apple Hill. It offers a wonderful array apples, pears, grapes, dried fruits, and juices. You can also enjoy lunch from its deli before touring the unique Larsen Family Museum. But the real draw of Larsen Apple Barn is the notorious bake shop that houses the most delicious apple dumplings and Apple Hill Cake in the area. Make Larsen Apple Barn your final stop so you can take an abundance of baked goods home. Your taste buds will thank you! Larsen Apple Barn, 2461 Larsen Drive, Camino, CA, USA +1 530 644 1415 By Brie ShimadaBrie Shimada, a Sacramento native, is currently studying Communication Studies at San Francisco State University. She can often be found capturing photos of the city, reading a good book at Blue Bottle, or shopping local at one of the many farmer’s markets in San Francisco.