Pick Your Fall Adventure: Apple Orchards, Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches
We've curated a list of the best apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes near Greenville to make the most of your autumn visit. Fall is one of the most beautiful times to explore the Upstate with scenic orchards, family-friendly farms, and seasonal attractions just a short drive from Downtown Greenville.
Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, less than an hour’s drive from Greenville, lies a fall lover’s paradise. It’s apple-picking season, so why not plan a weekend adventure filled with crisp mountain air and orchard-fresh treats?
🍏 MacGregor Orchard: Travelers Rest, SC
Enjoy locally grown apples from the Upstate, then treat yourself to an apple cider slushie or freshly made donut.
🍎 Sky Top Orchard: Flat Rock, NC
Snap photos, pick apples, and enjoy family fun at this "Top 5 Apple Picking Farms in the U.S." by the Travel Channel.
🍏 Grandad’s Apples 'N Such: Hendersonville, NC
Indulge in apple butter, caramel apples, pies, and their famous apple cider slushies!
🍎 Jeter Mountain Farm: Flat Rock, NC
Take a tractor ride, enjoy smoked pulled pork with apple cider BBQ sauce, and live bluegrass music.
🍏 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard: Hendersonville, NC
Pick from 25 apple varieties, explore flower fields, and let kids enjoy the giant jump pad or wagons.
🍎 Justus Orchard: Hendersonville, NC
Pick your own apples, sip hot apple cider, and try your hand at their weekend apple cannon!
Get ready for twists, turns, and plenty of fall fun at some of the Southeast’s most impressive corn mazes, all just a short drive from Greenville! Wind your way through our top picks:
Denver Downs: Named a “Top 10 Best Corn Mazes in the U.S.” by USA TODAY 10Best, Denver Downs offers a family-friendly maze by day or night, so pack flashlights and glow sticks! Explore a historic farm with live music, s’mores, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, PigTucky Derby, swings, slides, ziplines, gem mining, and more.
📍1515 Denver Rd., Anderson, SC
Little Cane Creek Farm: Take on the Giant Maize Quest® Corn Maze over 5 acres, completing word games and collecting themed picture rubbings. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, kids’ play area, hayrides, and more for a full fall adventure.
📍2480 Hwy. 11, West Union, SC
Stewart Farms: Enjoy daytime maze adventures or brave "The Big Boo" haunted maze on select October nights. After dark, take a glowing wagon ride through Halloween scenes, explore the 10-acre pumpkin patch, meet farm animals, and visit the Bee Barn. Pick up fresh fall veggies, mums, and seasonal décor at the Farm Market.
📍6600 Highway 92, Enoree, SC
Strawberry Hill USA: Celebrate fall festivities with one of the largest local corn mazes. Afterward, enjoy hayrides, a farm playground, friendly animals, and treats at the café. Browse pumpkins, décor, and fall essentials, then capture family photos with festive backdrops.
📍3097 Hwy. 11 W., Chesnee, SC
It’s pumpkin season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by visiting a local pumpkin patch. Whether you’re looking to pick your own or find a picture-perfect pumpkin, Greenville’s nearby farms have you covered.
For a true U-PICK experience, check out these farms:
Stewart Farms in Enoree: Explore their 10-acre pumpkin patch with over 70 varieties in every shape, size, and color imaginable. While you’re there, enjoy wagon rides and stock up on garden mums or fresh veggies. Don’t forget to check out their corn maze, too!
The Golden Strip Pumpkin Patchin Simpsonville: This skill-building patch for individuals on the autism spectrum is the perfect spot to find your next jack-o'-lantern-worthy pumpkin.
Twisted Oak Farms in Honea Path: A visit to this farm is more than a U-PICK experience–don't miss their family-friendly weekend festivals featuring a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, and hay rides.
Dirt and Grit Farm in Woodruff: Fall on the Farm kicks off with pumpkin picking, U-PICK flower varieties, farm animals, and tons of kid-friendly play zones.
Looking for more pre-picked pumpkins and fall fun? Be sure to visit:
Ready to plan your fall itinerary full of apple picking, corn mazes, and finding the best pumpkin in the patch? Map your route below, or use our AI-powered trip planning tool to plan your weekend of fall adventures in Greenville!
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