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!

[Travel Time: N/A]


8:30 am: Circle B Farms

287 E Presque Isle Rd, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 498-8238

Caribou, MEWith 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

Caribou, MEFounded 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

Caribou, ME

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

711 Sweden St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 498-8276

Caribou, MEMany 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

 22 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 492-2185
 
Caribou, MEMost of the ingredients used to make their beer are grown less than an hour away from the brewery!

[Travel Time to Northern Maine Brewing Company: 9 minutes]


7:00 pm: Caribou Theater

 Caribou, MECatch 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]


Hotel Recommendations

Old Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast

155 High St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 492-4766

Fun places to stayA one of a kind house furnished with elegant antiques!


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.  

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.

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