Pick your own apples, pumpkins, berries, peaches, vegetables and more. Bring the kids to a Maryland farm and enjoy a fun outdoor activity while gathering healthy foods for your family. Here are some great orchards in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. Many of these farms host special events with hayrides and seasonal activities for children. Be sure to call ahead to make sure that the item you wish to pick is available.
Becraft's Farm
14722 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland
(301) 236-4545
Butler's Orchard
22200 Davis Mill Road
Germantown, Maryland
(301) 972-3299
Homestead Farm
15600 Sugarland Road
Poolesville, Maryland
(301) 977-3761
Johnson's Berry Farm
17000 Swanson Road
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
(301) 627-8316
Larrliand Farms
2415 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, Maryland
(301) 854-6110
Phillips Farm
13710 Schaeffer Road
Germantown, Maryland
(301) 540-2364
Rock Hill Orchard
28600 Ridge Road
Mount Airy, Maryland
(301) 831-7427
Sharp's at Waterford Farm
4003 Jennings Chapel Road
Brookeville, Maryland
(410) 489-2572
See a guide to Pick Your Own Farms in Northern Virginia
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