Known as the Berry Capital of Wisconsin, Bayfield is home to a unique microclimate that produces some of the best fruit in the state. As autumn arrives, this special environment creates ideal conditions for apples to grow. Plan a fall escape to Bayfield and spend the perfect afternoon at one of the ten apple orchards around Lake Superior. Just hop on the Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway and drive through colorful fall foliage to access several orchards near Old Rittenhouse Inn. Pick out your favorite heirloom varieties and bring a bushel home to make a delicious apple pie from locally grown fruit!
Bayfield Apple Orchards
Upon your arrival, stop at the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau to grab a copy of the Berry Farm and Orchard Guide. Then check the Berry Farm and Orchard Report to see which apple varieties are available during your visit:
Hauser’s Superior View Farm
Hauser’s Superior View Farm is a five-generation family farm offering an orchard, cidery, and gift shop. Stroll through the 30-acre orchard and pick apple varieties like Honeycrisp and Hauser’s Merlot. Then, head inside the Apfelhaus Cidery for a glass of cider from produce grown, picked, pressed, and fermented on-site.
Apple Hill Orchard
Head to Apple Hill Orchard for u-pick apple varieties like Cortland, Connel Red, HoneyCrisp, and McIntosh. Then grab an apple pie, crisp, or caramel apple from the market!
Sunset Valley Orchard
Visit the 25-acre Sunset Valley Orchard just outside Bayfield and select from 10 varieties of apples, such as Cortlands and Honeycrisp. They also offer fresh apple cider! Call 715-779-5510 to see which varieties are available.
Blue Vista Farm
Overlooking Lake Superior, Blue Vista Farm offers a 40-acre apple orchard with varieties like Gala’s, Cortlands, and Honeycrisp. Then, shop at the farm store for prepicked fruit, frozen fruit, jams, honey, and syrup.
Rabideaux’s Orchard
Stop at Rabideaux’s Orchard and pick out apple varieties such as Honeycrisp, Cortland, and Macintosh. Pick up some of their famous apple brats to bring home with you!
Bayfield Apple Company
Bayfield Apple Company is a sustainably managed orchard that grows a wide variety of apples, including Zesta, Akane, Beacon, Connell Red, Cortland, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Honey Gold, McIntosh, Red Delicious, and many more. They also offer an Orchard Store with delicious jams, jellies, fruit butter, fruit mustards, and apple cider.
Erickson Orchard
Stop at the family-owned and operated Erickson Orchard for McIntosh and Cortlands. Head inside to the bakery to try Muriel’s famous apple cider donuts!
Plan Your Bayfield Fall Getaway at Old Rittenhouse Inn
Plan your fall escape with Old Rittenhouse Inn and spend a day exploring the Bayfield apple orchards. After picking out apples, return to the inn and enjoy a mouthwatering dinner at The Landmark Restaurant, offering American and French cuisine made from scratch. Browse our Bayfield accommodations and find the perfect guest room or luxury suite for your fall getaway today!