Now that we have officially cleared the dog days of summer, it's time to start making your fall plans! From pumpkins and hayrides to visiting a local apple orchard with 95 years of business under its belt, there are so many fun places to visit this season around central Indiana.
1. Waterman's Family Farm, Indianapolis
Waterman's (opens in a new tab) is a well-known farm near the heart of Indianapolis that hosts a variety of seasonal events. In the fall, this farm serves up fresh caramel apples, homegrown mums, decorative gourds and pumpkins, and so much more.
The farm also has a variety of fall activities including U-pick apples and pumpkins, hayrides, and the ability to wander the grounds and enjoy the fall weather.
The best part? It's a quick drive from all of Becovic's Indianapolis properties, and it ends with an apple cider slushie treat.
Distance from our properties:
- Central Park: 24 miles
- Notch at Nora: 18.5 miles
- The Springs: 22.4 miles
- The Preserve at Willow Springs: 22.4 miles
2. Tuttle Orchards, Greenfield
Tuttle Orchards (opens in a new tab) is a fourth-generation family-owned and operated farm in the Indianapolis area. They have grown and sold fresh produce and agricultural entertainment since 1928.
When it comes to celebrating fall, this orchard has a number of festive activities and treats. From U-pick apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers, to build-your-own caramel apple Saturdays on Sept. 9 and 16, the fun doesn't stop there.
Tuttle Orchards will host a Labor Day Weekend event complete with a tractor-themed play area for kids, a corn maze, wagon rides, apples and fresh apple cider, and a cut-your-own flower garden!
Plus, if you're hungry for a real meal, the orchard has a grill with farm-fresh ingredients and locally sourced products. It doesn't get fresher than that!
Distance from our properties:
- Central Park: 37 miles
- Notch at Nora: 20.9 miles
- The Springs: 24.8 miles
- The Preserve at Willow Springs: 24.8 miles
3. Pleasant View Orchard, Fairland
First planted in the 1930s, Pleasant View Orchard is a family-owned and operated 40-acre apple orchard in central Indiana. The farm offers over 20 varieties of apples, available for U-pick and pre-bagged portions in-store. Other retail and dining offerings include fresh apple butter and cider, fresh produce, apple cider slushes, caramel apples, homemade hot apple cobbler à la mode, and fried biscuits with apple butter.
Toward the end of September, the orchard offers U-pick pumpkins in their pumpkin patch, the perfect fall activity to enjoy with friends, family, or by yourself! Pleasant View also hosts wine tastings and live music throughout the fall season.
To find a complete list of events and offerings, visit the orchard's website (opens in a new tab).
Distance from our properties:
- Central Park: 29.5 miles
- Notch at Nora: 26.2 miles
- The Springs: 30.1 miles
- The Preserve at Willow Springs: 30.1 miles
4. Kelsay Farms, Whiteland
Corn maze, cows, and caramel apples. Need we say more? Kelsay Farms (opens in a new tab) is just off I-65 and offers tons of fall activities that are perfect for a family outing or a cute date night.
The sixth-generation farm features a number of fall events during September and October, including a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals for petting and feeding, Straw Bale Mountain (as pictured here), a jump pad, the Moo Choo (a cow-themed tractor ride), pumpkins, and much more.
If you've worked up an appetite after all the fun, stop by the cafe for a grilled cheese or milkshake made fresh on-site!
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