Take a family hayride back in time with story telling about "the most historically active place" along the Blue Ridge Parkway. An Appalachian cultural & historical center celebrating the people, music, art & natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A century old, the Orchard sits astride the Parkway, preserving some of the most amazing scenery in NC.
The Orchard serves products from its own apples, authentic local music, mountain arts, jams, jellies, sauces, fudge, gifts and more. Visitors pick their own mountain apples, or choose from bags of fruit hand-picked by Orchard staff. Bus tours and small groups are invited to take a hayride and gaze out at the picture-perfect views while listening to centuries of local events that have influenced our nation's destiny.
Free music and special happenings every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
This summer we’re featuring our Super Saturdays, special Appalachian heritage activities for kids age 6-12. Each Super Saturday, kids learn how to weave a garden loom, carve figures in sweet potatoes, play a harmonica or wilderness survival. Check our website for a full schedule of activities.
Historic Orchard at Altapass
1025 Orchard Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Latitude: 35° 52' 33.24" N
Longitude: -82° 1' 25.6794" W
Email: altapass.orchard@gmail.com
Business:(828) 765-9531
Fax:(828) 766-9455
Toll Free U.S.:(888) 765-9531
Exit 85 off I-40. Take US 221/NC226 north - bypass to the Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 328.3, Little Switzerland, 3 miles north of NC 226
- Accepts Company Checks
- Accepts Company Debit Cards
- Accepts Major Credit Cards
- Accessible for Motorcoaches / RVs
- Alcohol: Prohibited
- Banquet Facilities
- Catering
- Childrens Activities
- Donations Accepted
- Free Parking
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Group Rate Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Hiking/Walking Trail
- Hours of Operation: May-Sep 10am - 6pm; M-Sat; 12-6, Sun, closed Tuesdays; Oct open 12-6 daily
- Min # to Qualify for Group Rate: 15
- Motorcoach Parking
- Nature Center
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Area
- Private Area for Groups
- Reservation Deposit Required
- Reservations Required for Groups
- Restaurant on-site
- Season of Operation: May - October
- Smoking: Designated Areas
- Snack Bar / Concessions
- Special Menus for Groups
- Step-On Guide Available
- Tour - Guided
- Tour Group Check-In
- Tour Group Greeter
- Tour Guide Available
Jun. 19, 2013 – Jun. 24, 2013
Jun. 26, 2013 – Jul. 1, 2013
Jul. 3, 2013 – Jul. 8, 2013
Jul. 4, 2013
Jul. 10, 2013 – Jul. 15, 2013
Jul. 17, 2013 – Jul. 22, 2013
Jul. 24, 2013 – Jul. 29, 2013
Jul. 31, 2013 – Aug. 5, 2013
Aug. 7, 2013 – Aug. 12, 2013
Aug. 14, 2013 – Aug. 19, 2013
Aug. 21, 2013 – Aug. 26, 2013
Aug. 28, 2013 – Sep. 2, 2013
Sep. 4, 2013 – Sep. 9, 2013
Sep. 11, 2013 – Sep. 16, 2013
Sep. 18, 2013 – Sep. 23, 2013
Sep. 25, 2013 – Sep. 30, 2013
Oct. 2, 2013 – Oct. 7, 2013
Oct. 9, 2013 – Oct. 14, 2013
Oct. 16, 2013 – Oct. 21, 2013
Oct. 23, 2013 – Oct. 28, 2013
Oct. 30, 2013 – Oct. 31, 2013
May. 7, 2014 – May. 12, 2014
May. 14, 2014 – May. 19, 2014
May. 21, 2014 – May. 26, 2014
May. 26, 2014
May. 28, 2014 – May. 31, 2014
Jun. 1, 2014 – Jun. 2, 2014
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