Best Fruit Orchards near Grand Junction CO
In our eyes, one of the best parts of cooler autumn weather is taking a trip out to the apple patches with your friends to get the supplies for those hearty, delicious pies that accompany the season. If you want to load up on tasty, high-quality foods and pick them yourself, we’ve got just the places for you. Carville’s Auto Mart has put together a list of the best fruit orchards near Grand Junction CO, and we invite you to check them out over the next couple months!
Fruit Basket Orchards
When you want to have your choice of which fruits are right, come to Fruit Basket Orchards, which touts itself as the only full-service “U-Pick” location on our side of Colorado. Besides apples, you can stock up on peaches, plums, apricots, raspberries and more! You’re also welcome to head into the store, open from 10-4 on Saturdays throughout autumn.
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Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards
Nearby Palisade is the home to Peachfork, which specializes in fresh, organic fruits including peaches, apples, grapes, and vegetables that only grow in the fall season. Perhaps the coolest part about Peachfork, however, is its dedication to environmental conservation. Its property features 28 solar panels and a huge solar-powered electrical system, meaning that all energy (and produce) offered is clean!
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