At this time of year, apple picking is a very popular weekend activity for both New Yorkers and tourists. Although there are no apple orchards in the city, there are several farms that are quite close to Manhattan. Here are some of our top picks of farms for apple picking and celebrating the fall harvest season that are less than an hour away from the city.
Outhouse Orchards– North Salem
139 Hardscrabble Road
914-277-3188
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan. Train: Metro-North to Croton Falls station.
Features: apple picking, hayrides, corn maze.
Harvest Moon Orchards– North Salem
130 Hardscrabble Road
914-485-1210
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan. Train: metro-North to Croton Falls station.
Features: apple picking, hayrides, farm animals, and live music. Also there is a farm stand where you can buy baked goods and fresh product as well.
Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm- Yorktown Heights
1335 White Hill Road
914-245-5111
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan. Train: Metro-North to Peekskill station.
Features: apple picking, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and Christmas trees.
The Orchards of Concklin – Pomona
2 South Mountain Road
845-354-0369
Approximately 45 minutes by car from midtown Manhattan
Features: apple picking, haunted house, and on-site bakery with incredible apple cider doughnuts.
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