Mercier Orchards isn’t just one of the best apple orchards in Georgia—it’s a full-on sensory experience (with a side of dangerously addictive apple cider donuts). Tucked into the rolling hills of Blue Ridge, GA, this family-run apple orchard has been charming generations with its jaw-dropping views, sweet Southern hospitality, and more farm-fresh goodies than you can fit in a basket. You can stroll through rows of picture-perfect orchards, pick seasonal fruits, and lose yourself in a market that smells like heaven. Their impressively large market has everything from homemade jams to the most delicious hand pies you will ever try (get their apple butter, it’s heaven on a freshly baked biscuit)!

Ranked the 3rd best apple orchard in the entire country, Mercier somehow manages to be equal parts cozy, iconic, and totally Instagram-worthy. It’s the kind of place where memories are made, your camera roll fills up fast, and your “just one bite” rule goes completely out the window when you try a slice of their homemade apple pie. Pro tip: come hungry, leave with a trunk full of treats—and snap that orchard selfie while you’re at it. You’ll thank us later.