O’Neill’s Orchard

O’Neill’s Orchard is a U-pick orchard and farm market in La Fayette, in the Onondaga County hills south of Syracuse. Visitors can pick their own apples and red raspberries, then stock up on cider, pies, breads and cheese. Fall is the main event.

The food side is part of the draw: apple fritters, apple cider donuts and, on weekends, apple-smoked barbecue. The orchard is seasonal, closing in early November and reopening in late August, so calling to confirm opening, availability and ripening is smart before making the drive.

What to Know

• U-pick apples and red raspberries are the main draws.
• The farm market also sells cider, pies, breads, cheese, fritters and apple cider donuts.
• Apple-smoked barbecue is served on weekends, and also on Labor Day and Columbus Day.
• The season runs roughly from late August to early November.