Schartner Farm

"Best place for family picking"

Open only on weekends, you'd think this place would be hopping, but it's still nice and quiet on even the best fall days.  The secret?  It's out of the way.  Probably not good for the bottom line, but it's great for families looking for quiet apple picking without all the frills.  There is a free hayride to the orchard (but you can walk there even faster) -- no per person charge for this fall classic.  The apples come in most varieties available in this area, and they are pretty tasty.  My favorite are the Empires!  There are pumpkins and a few other sundries for sale there, too.  It's off the beaten path but most definitely worth the ride!