7 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own strawberries in Connecticut. The season typically runs June to June. The closest is Jones Family Farms in Shelton, CT, about 1h 30m from Manhattan, and 4 of them are reachable without a car.
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More guides: Strawberry picking near NYC · Strawberry picking in New York · Strawberry picking in New Jersey
berries plus a working winery
longest picking season on the shoreline
biggest all-day agritourism destination
widest variety of U-pick crops
early-season apples and farm bakery
combining picking with a beach/Mystic day
pick-everything-yourself experience
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.
Jones Family Farms in Shelton, CT, about 1h 30m from Manhattan.
Yes: 4 of these 7 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.
