We’ve rounded up 10 of the best apple orchards in Wisconsin within driving distance from Milwaukee for your family to check out this apple picking season. (August – September 2024)

Which apple orchards in Wisconsin made the cut? The kinds best enjoyed with the whole family; where we can pick our own apples, eat apple cider donuts and other apple treats, or those offering activities for the kids.

Apple Orchards in Wisconsin

Best Apple Orchards within 30 Minutes of Milwaukee

For Fall Vibes: Honey Creek Orchard in Cedarburg

While they feature 75 types of apples across their 2500 trees, a visit to Honey Creek Orchard goes beyond apple picking. The kids will be easily entertained for 3+ hours with their affordable wristband admission at this new favorite amongst apple orchards in Wisconsin.

Our kids loved their hay maze, playground, corn silo sandbox, tunnel slides, basketball trailer, and Old West Village with animals (They are rescued animals, not for feeding/petting).

The bakery is bursting with delicious treats like Apple Cider, Syrup, and Fresh Bakery (don’t miss the turnovers!)

Our large group of extended family with kids ages 2-17 was warmly welcomed by the owners, Grace & Joe.

U-Pick available: Yes
Some Stats: 2,500 trees and 75 varieties.
Hours: Check their website for updated hours.
Address: 8210 Pioneer Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012

For Convenience: Barthel’s Fruit Farm

Many apple orchards in Wisconsin require a shuttle ride or a lengthy walk from the parking lot to reach the ready-to-pick rows of the orchard. Barthel’s allows you to drive through the orchard and park near your picking row which is a huge selling point for a visit with children. They recently added a corn maze too!

We visit Barthel’s at least once a year for one of their many U-Pick produce options and delicious bakery.

U-Pick available: Yes
Varieties: 19
Hours: Find updated hours on their website
Address: 12246 N Farmdale Rd Mequon, WI 53097

For Unique Flavor: Weston’s Antique Apples in New Berlin

There are apple varieties grown here that you literally will not find anywhere else. (Old Church apples) I’m quite certain this is the orchard with the most varieties in the state of Wisconsin.

You can’t pick your own at Weston’s, but their Home Stand or Farmer’s Market stands warrant a visit and a sturdy grocery bag.

U-Pick available: No
Some Stats: 700 trees and over 100 varieties.
Hours: Check their latest Facebook posts for updated hours.
Address: 20040 W National Ave. New Berlin, WI 53146

For Apple Cider Donuts: Basse’s Taste of Country in Colgate

Talk about an agri-entertainment destination! This place is awesome for families at their Apple & Sunflower and Pumpkin fests. Admission comes packed with fall family fun and 1/4 peck bag of apples.

They do not accept cash at the orchard.

U-Pick available: Yes, during the festival dates (Thurs to Sunday August 31-Sept 15, 2024)
Hours: U-Pick Apple Hours, specifically are Weekends Only 10-5:30.
Address: 3190 County Line Q Colgate, WI 53017

For Organic: Peck & Bushel in Colgate

On top of being a certified organic orchard, the whole place feels like you just stepped inside Instagram!

Stop by the barn to grab a bag, then a beautiful trail through the woods takes you back to their sprawling orchard.

We loved trying varieties we’d never seen before in Apple Orchards in Wisconsin.

U-Pick available: Yes
Some Stats: 5,000 dwarf apple and fruit trees and over 35 varieties.
Hours: Check their website for updated hours.
Address: 5454 County Road Q Colgate, WI 53017

Best Apple Orchards within 1 hour of Milwaukee

For U-Pick Honeycrisp Apple Orchards in Wisconsin: Appleland in Fredonia

Appleland is our go to spot to U-Pick Honeycrisps. I grew up near this orchard, otherwise I don’t know that I would’ve heard of them as their web and social media communication on opening dates could use some work. That said, they’re endlessly forgiven for growing the biggest, tastiest honeycrisps we’ve found in the area. I tell everyone I can about this hidden gem.

Appleland’s Fall Festival and next U-Pick Honeycrisp is typically in the last half of September. Throughout the month, other varieties are available for u-pick; Cortland, McIntosh, Gala, and Empire.

U-Pick available: Yes
Varieties: 16
Hours: Late August – October Sunday to Wednesday 10am – 5pm and Thursday to Saturday 9am – 6pm
Address: 4177 Highway 57 Fredonia, WI 53021

For Family Fun: Apple Holler in Sturtevant

A local favorite with crowds to prove it. Try to visit this Family Farm during the week so your time here isn’t hampered by the throngs of people. It really is a wonderful place.

Try an Apple Cider Slushie while you’re out there.

U-Pick available: Yes
Some Stats: 30,000 trees & 30 varieties of apples
Hours: 9am-5pm Daily (Last picking bag sold at 3pm)
Address: 5006 South Sylvania Avenue Sturtevant, WI 53177

Apple Orchards within 2 hours of Milwaukee

For the Most Picturesque: Ten Eyck in Brodhead

It’s a bit of a haul from Milwaukee, but I couldn’t write this post without mentioning the delightful setting you’ll find at Ten Eyck. Not only do they have a historic and architecturally interesting round barn, their corn maze is a work of art!

U-Pick available: Yes
Varieties: 50 types
Hours: Find the most up to date info on their Facebook page
Address: W968 Highway 11 & 81, Brodhead, WI

For a Day Trip with Kids: Rasmussen’s in Oshkosh

Oshkosh has an abundance of unique things to do with the family, so make this orchard one stop on your Oshkosh adventure from the Milwaukee area.

Our favorite kid-friendly Oshkosh attractions are the (free) Menominee Park Zoo and the nearby Playground, Ardy & Ed’s Drive In, and the EAA Aviation museum.

U-Pick available: Yes
Varieties: Cortland, Honeycrisp & McIntosh
Hours: 1pm-4pm Daily Mid August – October (weather permitting)
Address: 3871 WI-21, Oshkosh, WI 54904

For the Most Variety: Door Creek Orchard in Cottage Grove

Door Creek grows 95 varieties of apples with only a few of those unavailable in any given year. They don’t have a ton for the kids, but do welcome kids to check out the sheep.

Door Creek is a family run place where passion for agriculture resonates.

U-Pick available: Yes, expecting to start around Labor Day
Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Address: 3252 Vilas Road Cottage Grove, WI 53527