9 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 6 of them are reachable without a car.
See these farms on the interactive map → · Full seasonal calendar
More guides: Cherry picking in New York · Cherry picking in New Jersey
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“Once you enter, you just pick! There are multiple kinds of cherries and you can pick whatever variety you want and mix them all up in the same bag [...]” (July 2020, Out and About Mom (blog))
Plan your visit →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: 6 of these 9 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
