Top 10 Places for Springtime Blossoms in Adams County

Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. Fruit Farm & Market is tucked into the rolling hills of Adams County and has brilliant views of orchards in bloom from all sides. Be sure to stop in the market for fresh produce or a treat from their in-house scratch bakery – we recommend trying their signature Apple Cider Donuts.

Appropriately named, Orchard Lane is brimming with impressive orchard views that will be in full bloom in the springtime. From Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market, head north on PA-34 for one mile. Make a right turn onto Orchard Lane, and enjoy the views.

From Gettysburg, the journey to Boyer Nurseries & Orchards is just as gorgeous as the destination. Once you take in the encompassing blossom views, stop by Boyer Cellars, a premiere wine and hard cider tasting room featuring drinks from Great Shoals Winery.

The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market, one of only a handful of round barns still in existence today, is home to some wonderful views of Adams County orchards. After a trip into the market, jump across the street to Thirsty Farmer Brew Works to sip a craft brew or cider and take in the sites of the rolling farmland from the outdoor deck.

Take Route 30 west out of Gettysburg for 12 miles, then turn right onto Buchanan Valley Road (Route 234). This is an incredibly scenic drive as it goes right through the heart of the countryside, with stunning views of miles of orchards.

Located only a half mile from the South Mountain Fairgrounds, the site of the National Apple Harvest Festival, McDannell’s Fruit Farm & Market boasts striking views of the surrounding orchards. Be sure to stop in the market to check out what fresh, seasonal produce is available.

Quaker Valley Road is one of those off-the-beaten-path, countryside roads that locals use to check out some of the best orchard views. After leaving McDannell’s Fruit Farm & Market, head northeast on Brysonia Road for ¾ mile, then bear right onto Quaker Valley Road. Enjoy some of Adams County’s best views for 3.5 miles, until you come to PA-34, where you can turn right to head south back to Gettysburg.

Peters Orchards is located at the northern most point of Adams County. There will be boundless blossom views on the drive through the county. Once you arrive, you’ll witness unforgettable views of the surrounding orchards.

The site where Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address is also the home to many remarkable springtime blossoms. A visit to Soldiers’ National Cemetery always brings a sense of peace, but especially so among when everything is in bloom.

The Gettysburg National Military Park Peach Orchard became a site for battle during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Although replanted several times since then, the site today remains a peach orchard, maintained by the National Park Service. Visitors today can enjoy the vibrant blossoms on the historic, hallowed ground.