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Bolton Orchards and Boston Car Rentals
Enjoy quality time and the crisp fall air as the apple season approaches. Travel to the Bolton Orchards with your Boston car rentals for some of the season’s best harvest and some of the freshest produce.
A little history
The Bolton Orchards was built in the late 1880s and began as a dairy farm in Sterling Massachusetts. In 1935, Jonathan Davis became interested in fruit production and bought the Bolton Fruit Company, a 200 acre peach orchard in Bolton Massachusetts. Over time, the peach orchard was replaced with other fruits and vegetables. In 1945, 2 farm stands were built at different intersections. Since these humble beginnings Bolton Orchards has grown significantly. When you visit with your Boston car rentals today you will be visiting a 250 acre orchard that produces an assortment of fruits and vegetables including various varieties of apples, peaches, pears, nectarines, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins.
Taking a piece of the farm back home
When you travel with your Boston car rentals you will find that the Bolton Orchard has a lot to offer. For your convenience, premium produce, a grocery, bakery, and a deli are all available on site. The produce offered not only include the orchards own harvest but from other producers around the world and Boston as well to give visitors a wide variety to choose. You won’t have any trouble finding what you need in any of the sections which include year – round fruits and vegetables, season exotic fruits and vegetables, seasonal native and local produce, home grown fruits and vegetables. If for some reason you can’t find what you are looking for when traveling with your Boston car rentals, Bolton Orchards take special requests for unique items and large quantities.
No empty stomachs here!
You won’t be leaving with an empty stomach when you travel with your Boston car rentals. You will discover that Bolton Orchards offers some delicious home cooking during their daily lunch specials which include sandwiches, home – made soups and entrees, pizza and desserts. You also won’t want to miss out on their premium ice cream which is a perfect ending to a perfect meal. Don’t forget to pick up some baked goods on the way out where you will find items such as breads, coffee cakes, pies, fruit breads, pastries, muffins, cookies, bagels, squares and donuts. Some are made fresh from the store and others are delivered daily by local bakers and bakeries famous throughout New England.
Finding the perfect gift
Bolton Orchards have a wide variety of gifts that are perfect for any occasion. The most popular item are their fruit basket (their specialty) which is filled to the brim with fruits and other gourmet items. Flowers are also another popular choice. Assorted fresh cut flowers are arranged to make a beautiful bouquet for that special someone. If you are interested in shipping your gifts, Bolton Orchards have a great selection of shippable items including homemade jams, jellies, and relishes, New England style specialty items including chowders, pudding, brown bread, pancake mix, Vermont maple syrup and baked beans. Local and home grown apples can also be shipped during mid October through mid February.
Before you go…
Located on 125 Still River Road, Bolton Orchards is open every day from 7 am to 6 pm. Local attractions around the area include Nashoba Valley Winery, Fruitlands Museum, Lancaster Flea Market, The International, and Twins Springs Public Family Golf Course.
For more information when you visit the Bolton Orchards with your Boston car rentals visit their website at http://boltonorchards.com/ or call 978 779 2733.
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