The hilltop at Prospect Hill Orchards feels open to the sky—rows of trees breaking up the wind and sunlight, the hum of families unloading into wagons for a short ride uphill. The fruit is what you notice first: apples, cherries, peaches, and plums set out across slopes with the river drifting below the ridge.
What to Expect:
🍎 Dozens of apple varieties, along with peaches, plums, cherries, pears, and squash in season
🚜 Wagon tractor rides out to the higher orchards on weekends
🍩 Fresh, warm cider donuts, a farmstand with granola, baked goods, and cold drinks
🎯 Apple cannons, arts & crafts, scattered benches, and a big old view to the south
🐾 Leashed pets welcome throughout the open orchard
Important Information:
✔ Farmstand service is counter-style; staff will direct you to picking sections
✔ Flat, gravel parking lot with some accessible drop-off close to the entrance
✔ Restrooms are seasonal portables; some uneven ground in orchard rows
✔ No reservations needed; check the website for weekly crop updates and seasonal opening dates
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🍒 Cherry Countdown: Cherries usually ripen late June—monitor the website for picking windows, as fruit gets snapped up fast.
🍏 Peak Apple Varieties: Early September brings SnapDragon, Honeycrisp, and Gala. Late October sees Granny Smith, Mutsu, and Bosc pears shining.
⏰ Quietest Times: Arrive right at opening (10:00 AM) Saturday or Sunday for empty wagons and open orchard rows before midday crowds.
🪑 Rest Stop Tip: Shady benches are scattered just beyond the farmstand—good for a donut break and watching little ones roam.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors praise the variety and flavor of fruit, the tidy rows, and the easygoing staff who explain where to pick and how each crop is doing. Tractor rides are a reliable crowd-pleaser, with many families returning year after year for donuts, kid activities, and the steady stream of homegrown apples and peaches. The occasional complaint surfaces about busy lines for donuts or mud after heavy rain, but most agree that prices are fair and the scenery is a steady draw.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
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What You'll Find
U-pick apples, peaches, cherries, plums; Bosc and Asian pears; Fresh cider donuts; Granola; Farmstand produce; Apple cannon; Tractor rides
Accessibility
Gravel parking area with some level spaces near the entrance. Orchard terrain is hilltop grass and dirt, uneven at times, with wide rows for wagons and strollers. Seasonal portable restrooms up front.
