Silverman's Farm
closest all-in-one orchard + petting zoo to NYC
7 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own peaches in Connecticut. The season typically runs July to September. The closest is Silverman's Farm in Easton, CT, about 1h 20m from Manhattan, and 3 of them are reachable without a car.
See these farms on the interactive map → · Full seasonal calendar
More guides: Peach picking near NYC · Peach picking in New York · Peach picking in New Jersey
closest all-in-one orchard + petting zoo to NYC
longest picking season on the shoreline
families with young kids
“The day I wanted to go, it was also peach picking season at the farm and we are a peach loving family!” (September 2013, Out and About Mom (blog))
Plan your visit →biggest all-day agritourism destination
widest variety of U-pick crops
“There are so many beautiful peach trees!” (July 2012, Out and About Mom (blog))
Plan your visit →early-season apples and farm bakery
pick-everything-yourself experience
Typically July to September in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Silverman's Farm in Easton, CT, about 1h 20m from Manhattan.
Yes: 3 of these 7 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.