A mere three miles north of Iowa City lays a beautiful fall getaway. Tucked into the hillside of a winding country road, among rolling meadows and sparkling ponds rests a place of peace, tranquility, and luscious fruits – this paradise is none other than Wilson’s Apple Orchard.
Upon arrival, it is clear that you have entered a unique haven of fall. And as you approach the barn, the decadent smell of fresh apple turnovers tickles your nose. The facade of the barn-turned-store is bedecked with fallen leaves, rip orange pumpkins, and vivid mums. The grey slats of the barn are richly accented against the fall palate of colors; it is quite charming.
Inside the barn, the store is lively with people and workers all moving about. What’s for sale here? Anything apple: fresh picked apples, apple cider, apple butter, apple cookbooks, apple pies, apple turnovers, apple t-shirts, apples with caramel, apple doughnuts, apple cider shakes… that – that’s about it. But not only apples adorn the shelves at the store. There are also bags of “Iowa Corn” popcorn, jars of jellies and spreads, caramel drizzle for apples, squash, and pumpkins.
Outside, you are met with rolling hills and a picturesque countryside. Down the first hill you encounter a rustic wooden bridge over a stream. All the colors of falls thrive in this setting. A beautiful willow tree frames a clear pond that reflects cotton-candy clouds. And further are rows upon rows of apple trees. Each row is labeled by name and time of ripeness, making picking your own apples nearly effortless. The field is so vast that the apple picking becomes more like a little adventure.
And, nearly best of all, is eating freshly picked apples!  Crisp, flavorful – you can’t go wrong at Wilson’s.
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Wilson’s location: 2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Hours: August & September – 10am to 7pm, October – 10am to 6pm
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