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Pear Picking in Connecticut

4 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own pears in Connecticut. The season typically runs August to October. The closest is Bishop's Orchards in Guilford, CT, about 1h 50m from Manhattan, and 1 of them are reachable without a car.

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Bishop's Orchards

Guilford, CT · 1h 50m from NYC · 🚆

longest picking season on the shoreline

🍓 strawberries🫐 blueberries🍑 peaches🍎 apples🍐 pears🎃 pumpkins
farm storewinery/cideryfood/bakery+1 more
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Averill Farm

Washington Depot, CT · 1h 55m from NYC

heirloom apples and hilltop scenery

🍎 apples🍐 pears🎄 christmas trees
cider donutsfarm store
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Lyman Orchards

Middlefield, CT · 2h from NYC

biggest all-day agritourism destination

🍓 strawberries🫐 blueberries🍇 raspberries🍑 peaches🍑 nectarines🍐 pears🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins🌻 sunflowers
cider donutsfarm storecorn maze+3 more
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Belltown Hill Orchards

South Glastonbury, CT · 2h 10m from NYC

widest variety of U-pick crops

🍓 strawberries🍒 cherries🫐 blueberries🍇 raspberries🍑 peaches🍑 plums🍐 pears🍎 apples🎃 pumpkins
farm storekid-friendly
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Good to know

When is pears picking season near NYC?

Typically August to October 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 pear picking farm to NYC in Connecticut?

Bishop's Orchards in Guilford, CT, about 1h 50m from Manhattan.

Can I go pears picking without a car?

Yes: 1 of these 4 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.