Lyman Orchards Press Release

Lyman Orchards Named Among Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the U.S.

Middlefield, CT — —Lyman Orchards, a family-owned popular destination for over 275 years, has been named among the Top 10 Apple Picking Spots in the U.S., according to Yelp.  Each year, Yelp publishes an all-time list of the Top 25 apple picking orchards across the country.  Apple picking is one of the many Pick-Your-Own fruits that Lyman Orchards offers from spring through fall.

Lyman Orchards has one of the largest apple orchards in Connecticut, with 30,000 trees among its 100 acres.  The farm grows 27 varieties of apples including New England favorites such as McIntosh, Macoun, Cortland, and Honeycrisp varieties.  Apple season runs for 12 weeks from late August through mid November, overlapping with peach and pear season.  In addition to PYO fruits, Lyman Orchards offers activities for all ages, including a corn maze, haunted attraction, and three public golf courses.

"We're honored for the recognition," states Lyman Orchards Executive Vice President John Lyman. "It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive to make our guests' experiences fun and memorable. We have a great Apple and Pumpkin crop this year, and an awesome Corn Maze, and invite all to come and enjoy."

About Lyman Orchards:
Situated on 1,100 acres in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a year-round family destination. Established in 1741, Lyman Orchards offers a variety of recreational activities and venues for adults and children of all ages—including pick-your-own fruit orchards, a farm market, seasonal mazes, 36 holes of championship golf, a par-29 nine-hole course, one of the top golf-training facilities in the state of Connecticut, 1741 Pub & Grill, meeting and event space, and seasonal festivals. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-1793 or visit lymanorchards.com.

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The Apple Barrel

OPEN YEAR ROUND
Winter Hours:
9 AM - 5 PM

Apple Barrel Deli
Open Daily: 9 AM - 4 PM

32 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6000

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Lyman Golf

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Monday-Sunday:
Apple Nine, Player & Jones:
8 AM - Sunset

700 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6031

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1741 Pub & Grill

OPEN Daily
Monday - Thursday:
11 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday:
10 AM - 8 PM

70 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6033

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Pick your own

Now Open Daily
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Weather Permitting

105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
Phone: 860-349-6015

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