Russell Orchards

Located in the quaint little town of Ipswich, Russell Orchards is well worth an autumn pilgrimage up to the North Shore. Stroll rows upon rows of trees brimming with New England’s most beloved apple varieties, including McIntosh, Empire, Cortland and Crispin. Hunker down at a picnic table to snack on some fresh cider donuts (they also sell ice cream flavored with this seasonal specialty) and sip house-pressed cider. Children can swing by the barn to see the farm animals, while 21+ visitors might be more tempted to hit up the onsite winery, where they can purchase a whole slew of hard ciders and fruit wines.