This North GA orchard was voted among the top 10 in the country

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — It’s fall in north Georgia and that means it’s time for one of the season’s best traditions: apple-picking.

If you’re looking for the best bite, then look no further than Blue Ridge, according to new rankings from USA Today.

The publication’s readers ranked Mercier Orchards as the No. 3 orchard in the country for the “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.”

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The Mercier family founded the orchard back in 1943, according to its website. It’s still in the family to this day.

Mercier Orchards offers a variety of products to try in its cafe, bakery and cidery. They also give you the chance to pick your own fruit.

The U-Pick events are popular throughout the year, but especially during apple season from August to November. It costs $10 a person and includes a tractor tour and picking bag.

U-Pick for applies is currently happening Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can find the full U-Pick calendar here.

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