16 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own apples in New York. The season typically runs August to November. The closest is Dr. Davies Farm in Congers, NY, about 45m from Manhattan, and 15 of them are reachable without a car.
See these farms on the interactive map → · Full seasonal calendar
More guides: Apple picking near NYC · Apple picking in New Jersey · Apple picking in Connecticut
quick, no-frills apple picking closest to NYC
“We had a great walk in the orchard looking for only the best apples for our bags.” (October 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →historic no-admission orchard close to NYC
“$45 for 25 pounds of apples” (October 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →family day trip via Metro-North with cider and donuts
train-accessible fall festival apple picking
relaxed family apple picking with hayrides
“There was a wide variety of apples to choose from, and the orchard is very well maintained.” (August 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →longest picking season and fruit variety
widest variety of pick-your-own crops
apple picking plus wine tasting
“Honeycrisp apples, which are one of my kids favorite” (September 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →peach and stone-fruit picking
all-season organic picking with hard cider
full-day fall festival with kids' attractions
classic no-frills u-pick closest on Long Island
“This place gave us these really nice wood baskets to fill up and they charge you for what you pick by the pound.” (November 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →big family fall outing with wine barn
“We had lots of fun picking apples and pumpkins at Harbes Farm.” (October 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →low-key, dog-friendly blueberry picking
Hamptons apple and pumpkin picking
“There's also a great variety of apples available for picking, all crisp and very flavorful.” (October 2025, Google review)
Plan your visit →historic North Fork cherry and berry picking
Typically August to November in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Dr. Davies Farm in Congers, NY, about 45m from Manhattan.
Yes: 15 of these 16 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
