Giamarese Farm & Orchards
low-key strawberry picking near the Turnpike
8 farms within day-trip range of New York City offer pick-your-own strawberries in New Jersey. The season typically runs May to June. The closest is Giamarese Farm & Orchards in East Brunswick, NJ, about 55m from Manhattan, and 5 of them are reachable without a car.
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low-key strawberry picking near the Turnpike
family berry picking with festivals
peaches and cider donuts near the Shore
widest variety of crops all season
corn maze plus organic u-pick
picking plus a winery tasting
rare berries and serious fruit variety
all-day family farm adventure
Typically May to June in the NYC region; exact dates shift with the weather each year, so check the farm's picking report before you go.
Giamarese Farm & Orchards in East Brunswick, NJ, about 55m from Manhattan.
Yes: 5 of these 8 farms have a train/bus option. Look for the transit note on each farm's page.