15 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own apples in New Jersey. The season typically runs August to October. The closest is Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ, about 45m from Manhattan, and 8 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 Connecticut
quickest orchard fix from the city
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free-entry, dog-friendly orchard
family berry picking with festivals
apple picking plus a serious farm market
peaches and cider donuts near the Shore
widest variety of crops all season
old-fashioned heirloom apple picking
corn maze plus organic u-pick
cider lovers and big orchard energy
crowd-free weekend apple picking
apple picking plus a hike
picking plus a winery tasting
rare berries and serious fruit variety
all-day family farm adventure
Typically August to October 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: 8 of these 15 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
