45 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own apples in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. The season typically runs July to November. The closest is Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ, about 45m from Manhattan, and 30 of them are reachable without a car.
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More guides: Apple picking in New York · Apple picking in New Jersey · Apple picking in Connecticut
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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.
Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ, about 45m from Manhattan.
Yes: 30 of these 45 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
