Nothing says “autumn” more than sweet, crisp apples. Whether you reach for a red delicious, granny smith, or gala, we’ve found something fun for lovers of all types of fall’s most famous fruit.

If you want to pick your own apples:

• Herman’s Farm Orchard in St. Charles, MO
• Thies Farm in St. Louis and St. Charles, MO
• Eckert’s in Grafton, Millstadt, and Belleville, IL
• Broom Orchard in Carlinville, IL
• Mill’s Apple Farm in Marine, IL
• Centennial Farms in Augusta, MO
• Braeutigam Orchards in Belleville, IL

Maybe you’ve got a sweet tooth and prefer your apples baked into a crispy pie:

• The Blue Owl’s Caramel Apple Pecan Levee High Pie

[photo credit: theblueowlbakery.com]

• Pie Oh My!
• Pint Size Bakery

Looking to make an apple-centric day-trip? Just a short ride down the river from St. Louis, Kimmswick, Missouri, is the perfect destination. Visit Kimmswick on October 27^th and 28^th to experience the town’s infamous Apple Butter Festival, or catch a ride on the Kimmswick Cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.