13 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own apples in Connecticut. The season typically runs July to November. The closest is Silverman's Farm in Easton, CT, about 1h 20m from Manhattan, and 6 of them are reachable without a car.
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More guides: Apple picking near NYC · Apple picking in New York · Apple picking in New Jersey
closest all-in-one orchard + petting zoo to NYC
apple picking reachable by Metro-North
authentic cider mill experience
longest picking season on the shoreline
families with young kids
heirloom apples and hilltop scenery
low-key family farm with great ice cream
biggest all-day agritourism destination
cider donuts worth the drive
widest variety of U-pick crops
early-season apples and farm bakery
combining picking with a beach/Mystic day
pick-everything-yourself experience
Typically July to November in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Silverman's Farm in Easton, CT, about 1h 20m from Manhattan.
Yes: 6 of these 13 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
