If you go to Niagara Falls... it is prettier on the Canadian side. They know how to do some fantastic gardening there!
But you will need a passport to get across the border.
And as to apples...try to find a Honeycrisp of you can. They are more expensive than any other variety, but once you taste it, you will understand why. It is a newer variety and supply has not caught up to demand.
Here's a link to learn more about apple varieties:
http://www.pickyourown.org/apples.htm
There's a pick-your-own orchard about a half-hour south of me, where they grow probably about 20 different varieties. Guess we're pretty lucky here in NY!