Alstede Farms
widest variety of crops all season
14 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own raspberries in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. The season typically runs June to October. The closest is Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ, about 1h 10m from Manhattan, and 10 of them are reachable without a car.
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More guides: Raspberry picking in New York · Raspberry picking in New Jersey · Raspberry picking in Connecticut
widest variety of crops all season
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pick-everything-yourself experience
Typically June to October in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ, about 1h 10m from Manhattan.
Yes: 10 of these 14 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.