Carter Mountain Orchard. Open daily 9am – 6pm. Pick your own in the orchard or buy pre-picked in the store. Activities include hayrides (weekends only) and picnic area. Also available in the store: fresh baked apple pies, apple cider donuts, pumpkins and specialty crafts. 1435 Carter Mountain Tr, Charlottesville, 22901. www.cartermountainorchard.com

Grave’s Mountain Lodge. Open Sept 15 – Oct 20, 8am – 4:30pm, weekends only. Pick your own in the orchards or buy pre-picked in the store. Other activities include hayrides, barnyard animals, hay mountain, hay maze and picnic areas. 205 Graves Mountain Lane, Syria, 22743.www.gravesmountain.com

Stribling Orchard. Open Tues – Sun, 9am – 5pm. Tours available for youth/school groups. Pick your own apples, farm animals, picnic area and bakery with cider, pies, local honey and more. 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane, Markham, 22643. www.striblingorchard.com