Apple Picking (Pick Your Own) in New York & beyond

One of the many enjoyable features of the turning seasons are the ripened crops of items to be picked at farms near and far. New Yorkled had the pleasure a few times of picking apples at one particular farm in Connecticut. 'BUT you don't have to go that far to enjoy the thrill of 'picking your own'. Keep in mind that some of these spots will begin the season in mid August whereas other will begin at and around Labor Day. Thus, it's in your best interest to contact these places or visit their websites to learn more.

Below are a number of spots in the NY State area and beyond. So, hope one and all have the opportunity of getting out there and enjoying Autumn the way it was meant to be enjoyed! Note that some of these spots will offer all sorts of family fun activities from pony rides, hay rides and tours to petting zoos and other items. Of course what's available and the days they're to begin will vary with each individual spot. Also note how some of these spots will have Pumpkin Picking as well (although most likely towards the month of October).
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In New York State:

• Apple Ridge Orchards, 101 Jessup Road, Warwick, NY
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5- hours)
  845-987-7717
  Apple Ridge Orchards is the most scenic and rustic pick-your-own apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and peach orchard throughout Warwick Valley. Breathtaking scenery, hay wagon rides, friendly farm animals, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, and their famous local honey, homemade mixes, apple butter and fresh preserves.
• Minard Farms, 59 Hurds Rd.
  PO Box 317, Clintondale, NY 12515
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  NYS Thruway (I-87) exit 18 (New Paltz).  They offer u-pick apples weekends and holidays from Labor Day weekend to Nov. 1
• Applewood Orchard, 82 Four Corners Rd
  Warwick NY, 10990
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  Featuring music, face painting, wagon rides and the famous puppet shows.
• Dr. Davies Farm, Rt. 304 Farm Stand
  Congers, NY 10920
  (from NYC: approx. 1 hour or less)
  Cost is $22 for a 1/2 bsh. about 25 pounds.
  Picking poles are available. $2.00 plus a $1.00 deposit.
• Keepsake Orchards, 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Jct.
  (Wiccopee), NY 12533
  (from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
  Apple Picking is available but those Fun-filled family events won't begin 'till sometime in mid-September.
• Lawrence Farms Orchards, 39 Colandrea Road,
  Newburgh, NY
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  offering later ripening varieties of Apples, as well as Seedless and Table Grapes, Prune Plums, Pears, Green Beans, Tomatoes, many varieties of Hot and Sweet Peppers, Cabbages, Beets, Spinach, Eggplant, Broccoli, and Pumpkins.
• DuBois Farms
  209 Perkinsville Road, Highland NY 12528
  845-795-4037
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5 hours)
  FREE ADMISSION
  Voted Best Pick-Your-Own in the Mid-Hudson Valley; apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, grapes, tomatoes, and pumpkins; lunch; entertainment; and more.
• Manza Family Farm, 730 Route 211,
  Middletown, NY
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  845-692-4363.
  U-pick apples and pumpkins, craft store, hay maze, farm animals, hayrides, farm stand.
• Masker Orchards, 45 Ball Road
  Warwick, NY 10990
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  Pony Rides, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, & Pumpkin Patch begin mid-September
• Mr. Apples Orchard
  New Paltz, NY 12440
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
• Pennings Farm Market Inc., 161 South Rte. 94
  Warwick NY, 10990
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkins, Corn Stalk Maze, Feeding Korral, Make Your Own Scarecrow!
• Soons Orchards, 23 Soons Circle,
  New Hampton NY 10958
  (from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
  Apple Picking begins on the weekend of Septmber 10.
• Wilkens Farm, 1335 White Hill Road
  Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
  (from NYC: approx. 1 hour or less)
  Half Bushel Picking is required for 'Pick your Own' (approx. 22 lbs)
• Wright's Farm Market, 699 Route 208
  Gardiner, NY 12525
  (from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
  Pick your own apples and pumpkins Sept- Oct. They are dog friendly and have 400 + acres to roam. So bring a picnic, some wine and good friends and spend the day with us. Cider Donuts and homemade pies available in our farm market. Corn maze and wagon rides (weekend only)

In New Jersey:

• Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road
  Princeton, NJ 08540
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  Apples available for picking and Pumpkins available in late September
• New Jersey Department of Agriculture
  visit this online locale for a large listing of many other New Jersey Apple Orchard Offerings.

Other Interesting Autumn Spots to visit:

• Bellvale Farms Creamery, 385 State Hwy. 17A,
  Warwick, NY
  845-988-5414.
  200-year old family farm with 120-cow dairy, handcrafted ice cream, pumpkin patch and hayrides in season.
• Blooming Hill Organic Farm, 1251 Route 208,
  Blooming Grove, NY
  (from NYC: approx. 1.25+ hours)
  845-782-7310.
  Family-run working organic farm that sells to New York City’s finest restaurants. Farm stand, bakery, grill, gifts and more. Weekends only.
• Hodgson's Farm, 2290 Albany Post Road
  Walden, NY 12586
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  Admission Includes: Tractor-Drawn Hayride to the pumpkin patch, Haunted House, Straw Maze, Barnyard Petting Zoo, Corn Maze. Check their site for admission costs
• Pierson Bicentennial Farm, 1448 Route 211 West,
  Middletown, NY
  (from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
  845-386-1882
  214-year old family farm. Raspberry and pumpkin picking. Animals, greenhouse, gift shop and farm stand. Octoberfest hayrides, haunted house, mazes, sheep shearing demonstrations and an Indian teepee.
• Roe’s Orchards, 3278 Route 94,
  Chester, NY
  (from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
  845-469-4724
  Fruits, vegetables, cider. Delicious baked goods on weekends.

Apple Facts:

New York ranks 2nd in apple production in the U.S., producing 1.25 billion pounds last year! September is the perfect time to pick apples for eating, baking, saucing and cider!