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Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor activities around Harrisburg, and picking fresh fruit at local farms is a family tradition that dates back many decades. There are so many great farms around Harrisburg offering berry picking throughout the summer, with a diverse variety of fruit available depending on what's in season when you visit. Ready to start searching for natural treasures? Our real estate agents have the details on five fantastic farms around Harrisburg for all of your berry-picking adventures this summer.
Honey Bear Orchards – 1819 Thompson Ave., Lebanon, PA 17046
The team at Honey Bear Orchards offers new crops to pick all summer long at its location around the corner from Lebanon homes for sale, with cherries from June through early July, peaches from July through Labor Day, and pears/apples to wrap up the summer from August through September. It's recommended to bring your own containers and plan ahead for when the fruit you want to pick will be most in season.
Strites' Orchard – 1000 Strites Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
For over 100 years, family-owned Strite's Orchard has been helping local families create magical memories and pick some of the freshest produce you'll find near Harrisburg homes for sale. If you're looking for variety, this farm is an outstanding option. They've got blackberries, blueberries, apricots, apples, cherries, grapes, nectarines, and peaches, all peaking at different times throughout the summer. The Strites Orchard Market features plenty of great products from the farm, as well as from local artisans.
Barefoot Farm – 6621 Bluebird Lane, Dover, PA 17315
No shoes? That's no problem when you spend the day picking berries at Barefoot Farm. This local favorite near Dover homes for sale offers pick-you-own berries during strawberry and raspberry seasons, with an ice cream shop located on the farm perfect for treating the kids after picking your haul for the day. If you stop at the ice cream shop, check out the famous Barefoot Farm Strawberry Sundae, garnished generously with strawberries fresh from the farm and topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry for good measure.
Blueberry Hill – 571 Heffner Road, Red Lion, PA 17356
Can you guess what berries are available at the lovely Blueberry Hill farm? Even if you're not located too close to Red Lion homes for sale, this farm is well worth the trip if you love blueberries. There are 18 varieties of blueberries available, with nearly 5,000 berry bushes supplying fresh fruit throughout the summer. Planning a group outing to the farm with the kids? Blueberry Hill is also available for birthday parties and field trips all summer long.
Mt. Airy Orchards – 522 E. Mount Airy Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019
Looking for a farm near Dillsburg homes for sale where you can enjoy a full day of family fun after you're finished picking berries? Mt. Airy Orchards has you covered, with tons of fun activities on the farm throughout the summer and fall. The farm is filled with unique play structures for kids, like the Apple Bin-azium, tube slides, corn shed, and hands-on activities like little log house building. For u-pick needs, this farm specializes in strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Searching for a Harrisburg home that makes it easy to visit all your favorite farms and summer attractions? Our local team has you covered. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Harrisburg, PA, area.
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