The red barn at Jackson's Orchard and Nursery in Bowling Green, Kentucky, decorated with fall flowers and pumpkins.
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Jackson’s Orchard and Nursery – Bowling Green, KY

About 5 miles or so north of downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky is a unique little fruit tree farm that’s been around long enough to become a local institution. The property is over 100 acres and they claim to have over 7,000 trees, comprised of apple, peach and cherries.

To say you’ll find a lot of fresh fruit there is an understatement. It’s not just that they have a lot of apples – they have a lot of different KINDS of apples. When we went they didn’t have any peaches or cherries. I suppose that’s the seasonal nature of a fruit tree farm.

Fresh farm apples displayed in white paper bags at a rustic farmers market stand, offering a variety of sweet and crisp apples for sale.

They also have a little cafe where you can purchase various snacks, though in our experience we’d recommend sticking to the fresh Apple Cider (especially the frosty one!), and maybe some fresh baked pies.

Freshly made breakfast and lunch options at The Apple Kitchen, a cozy local restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, outdoor flowers, and a vibrant sign, perfect for a quick, delicious meal.

In addition to the food, they’ve also got a LOT of space for entertaining visitors. From a massive playground for the kids, to covered areas that groups could congregate. They are accustomed to local school buses bringing tons of kids, and probably tour busses stopping by.

Anyway, if you’re nearby, it’s well worth a visit! One last little thing to know is that the windy road up to the farm is pretty steep, and I wouldn’t recommend trying to take a large RV up that hill… but we had no problem in our Sprinter van, so just be aware.

Jackson’s Orchard Photo Gallery

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The interior farm store with produce and shelves of goods at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
A row of pumpkins lined along a stone ledge at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bags of apples with price signs on a bench at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
A wall of crate shelves stocked with canned goods and preserves at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Shelves of jams, apple butters, and preserves in the market at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Bags of Pixie Crunch apples in a wooden bin at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Baskets of Fuji apples on the market table at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Baskets of freshly picked apples with variety signs at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
A greenhouse of potted chrysanthemums and ornamental plants at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Crates of jarred sauces and preserves by the windows at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Shelves of sauces, mixes, and baked goods in the market at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Shelves of jams, jellies, and honey, including sugar-free varieties, in the market at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Long tables of bagged apples with variety signs inside the market at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
A display of homemade preserves, jam, butter, and jelly at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Bushel baskets of red and green apples with price tags at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bags of Crimson Crisp apples in a wooden bin at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Bags of discounted seconds apples at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Gourmet popcorn on rustic wooden tables at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Pre-bagged apples lined up with fall mums at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Apple Kitchen bakery building with red awnings at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky
An Apple Kitchen order form and pen on a red gingham tablecloth at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The new-items chalkboard at the Apple Kitchen at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky, listing chicken salad and pimento cheese sandwiches and brownies.
Window boxes and planters of pink and purple flowers against the red barn wall at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Red and green wagons lined up for visitors at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The playground at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with tall slides and wooden play structures under the trees.
The white restroom building with flowers out front at Jackson's Orchard in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
The red barn at Jackson's Orchard and Nursery in Bowling Green, Kentucky, decorated with fall flowers and pumpkins.

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