The Orchard at Altapass

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A historic orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 328) run by the nonprofit Altapass Foundation, blending u-pick heritage apples with Appalachian music, storytelling, hayrides, and monarch-butterfly habitat. It is as much a cultural preserve as a working orchard.

Historic orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 328)
Run by the nonprofit Altapass Foundation
U-pick heritage apples in late summer and fall
Live Appalachian music, storytelling, and hayrides
Monarch-butterfly habitat and nature programs

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Price Range: $
Best Season: Fall
Operation Types: U-Pick Orchard, Farm Market
Products: Apples, Cider, Baked Goods
Open Seasons: Summer, Fall

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