Apple Picking Itinerary
Itinerary Note
Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.
Apple Picking Itinerary
One-Day Itinerary
Morning:
7:30 am: Breakfast: Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast
155 High St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 492-4766
Start off the day with a delicious breakfast right at the inn!
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8:30 am: Circle B Farms
With a total of 600 apple trees, Circle B Farms has a variety of apples, such as Honeycrisp, Zestar, Cortland, Snow Sweet, McIntosh & Yellow Transparent Apples! Open Monday- Friday from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm and Saturday- Sunday from 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.
[Travel Time to Circle B Farm: 5 minutes]
Afternoon:
12:00 am Lunch: Burger Boy
234 Sweden St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 498-2329
Founded in 1968, Burger Boy is locally owned fast service restaurant! Open Monday- Saturday 10:30 am- 9:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am- 9:00 pm.
[Travel Time to Burger Boy: 6 minutes]
1:00 pm: Pick up a sweet treat at Farms Bakery
118 Bennett Dr # 110, Caribou, ME 04736| (207) 493-4508
Stop into Farms Bakery to get a sweet treat for now or later! Open Monday- Friday from 7:00 am- 2:00 pm.
[Travel Time to Farms Bakery: 6 minutes]
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Afternoon Continued:
1:30 pm: McElwain’s Strawberry Farm
Many different varieties of apples are available for u-pick, such as Honeycrisp, Macoun, Courtland, Sweet Sixteen, Snowsweet, and Freedom Apples. Open for u-pick apples and pumpkins Saturday- Monday 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm.
[Travel Time to McElwain’s Strawberry Farm: 5 minutes]
5:30 pm: Supper: Northern Maine Brewing Company
[Travel Time to Northern Maine Brewing Company: 9 minutes]
7:00 pm: Caribou Theater
Catch a movie at the Caribou Theater to end the night! For pricing and other information on what’s playing, check their website!
[Travel Time to the Caribou Theater: 8 minutes]
Alternative apple picking
Hotel Recommendations
Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast
155 High St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 492-4766
A one of a kind house furnished with elegant antiques!
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Fun Facts
Did you know…
- “Aroostook is named for the Indian word meaning ‘beautiful river.’”
- Consists of 2 cities, 53 towns, 9 plantations, and 112 unorganized townships.
- 89% of the area is forest, 1% is water, and 10% is farmland.
- The County is known for growing broccoli, hay, and potatoes.
- “Aroostook County is larger than Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.”
- Aroostook County is the largest County East of the Mississippi.
- The County was part of the Underground Railroad.
- There are two Indian reservations: the Houlton band of the Maliseet Indians reservation in Houlton and Aroostook County band of Mi’kmaq Indians reservation in Presque Isle.
- The economy is based on forest-related industries and agriculture.
- Average summer temperatures are in the mid 70s, while average winter temperatures can be below 0 Fahrenheit. Average snowfall is well above 100 inches.
Dining Alternatives
Packing Checklist
The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.
Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera
Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.
Lodging Alternatives
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Caribou Area
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Fort Fairfield/ Easton Area
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Presque Isle Area