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Cherry Picking in New Jersey

3 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own cherries in New Jersey. The season typically runs June to June. The closest is Battleview Orchards in Freehold, NJ, about 1h 05m from Manhattan, and 2 of them are reachable without a car.

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Battleview Orchards

Freehold, NJ · 1h 05m from NYC · 🚆

peaches and cider donuts near the Shore

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🍑 peaches🍑 nectarines🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
farm storecider donutshayrides+2 more
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Alstede Farms

Chester, NJ · 1h 10m from NYC · 🚆

widest variety of crops all season

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🫐 blueberries🍇 raspberries🍇 blackberries🍑 peaches🥬 vegetables💐 flowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
hayridescorn mazepetting zoo+7 more
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Phillips Farms

Milford, NJ · 1h 30m from NYC

rare berries and serious fruit variety

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🫐 blueberries🍇 raspberries🍇 blackberries🍒 currants🍑 peaches💐 flowers🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
farm storeflowerskid-friendly+1 more
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Good to know

When is cherries picking season near NYC?

Typically June to June in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.

What is the closest cherry picking farm to NYC in New Jersey?

Battleview Orchards in Freehold, NJ, about 1h 05m from Manhattan.

Can I go cherries picking without a car?

Yes: 2 of these 3 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.