When you leave Crane Beach don't forget to stop at Appleton Farm. This Audubon society farm sells great cider and donuts, has a petting zoo for kids, and in the right season, pick your own strawberries and apples. More

Russell Orchards has pick your own fruits in season. There are farm animals on the grounds. The shop in the big old barn smells of cider donuts, apples, and spices. Yummy pies for sale. They make their own fruit wines and samples are available as posted. Great place to take pictures! More

Everybody should spend time with the pigs wallowing in the shade or get chased by the geese and marvel at the beauty of the humble chicken. The cider is superb. donuts too, plus there is a most charming playground free for visitors. Special events and farm fresh produce all on your way to and from Cranes Beach! More

Close to the city. Animals for the kids to visit. Good variety of apples, squash and delicious cider donuts! More

When on the North Shore, plan a day out in this neck of the woods. Conveniently located en route to the Crane Estate and Crane Beach. Stop at the Orchard (seasonal operation) for cider donuts, local wine, fruits and more cider donuts. Great for all! More

Russell Orchards has been a major place for our family to visit every year. Not only do they have apples and apple picking; they also have farm animals, hay rides, cider donuts, and pies to name a few. The large barn is so inviting and the grounds reminiscenced of another time. More

From the big, beautiful, old barn to the pumpkin patch to the amazing cider donuts, Russell Orchards is a great place to visit. On the road to Crane Beach, it's set against the marsh and is a great place for all ages. More

I've been here a few times when visiting Mass and it's always the same - awesome! My little one loves the animals. She pets the horses, plays with the geese and ducks, feeds the chickens, goats and sheep. She also loves watching the pigs getting muddy. It's just great entertainment. The cider donuts are the best I've had. They are... More

Fall in New England is a special tiime... and the best way to see, smell and taste it is visit Russell Orchards which is on the way home or to Crane Beach in Ipswich. In the summer, there is always ice cream, cider donuts, pies and vegetables that are grown using organic methods. By September, there will be an assortment... More