10 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own cherries in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. The season typically runs June to July. The closest is Battleview Orchards in Freehold, NJ, about 1h 05m from Manhattan, and 7 of them are reachable without a car.
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Typically June to July in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Battleview Orchards in Freehold, NJ, about 1h 05m from Manhattan.
Yes: 7 of these 10 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
