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As the hot and hazy days of summer give way to crisper temperatures, fall greets us with vibrant reds, lively yellows, and earthy greens. What better way to celebrate this colorful time of year than by heading to the apple orchards, where you can steal some September sunshine while handpicking a bushel-ful of the season’s signature fruit. While you’re at it, sample some fresh-pressed cider, take a leisurely nature hike, or challenge a corn maze. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway to the country or just a few hours of family time, our guide will point you in the right direction.
U-pick availability depends on weather and apple supply, both of which can be unpredictable. Dates listed below are projected; check a location’s website or call to confirm options before visiting.
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Dr. Davies Farm 306 Route 304, Congers 845-268-7020; www.drdaviesfarm.com Apple picking through first week of November. Hayrides, weekends 11am-5pm, weekdays by appointment, $5 per person. Farm market and picnic fields. Cash only. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Orchards of Concklin 2 South Mountain Road (off Route 45), Pomona 845-354-0369; www.theorchardsofconcklin.com Apple picking mid-September through late October. Picking poles available, $5 deposit and $1 rental fee. Haunted house with inflatable house, bounce, and slide. Farm store, baked goods, apple cider and donuts, tractor rides, and corn maze. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Outhouse Orchards 130 Hardscrabble Road, Croton Falls 914-277-3188 Apple picking. Fresh pies, donuts, and produce. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Stuart’s Farm 62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs 914-245-2784; www.stuartsfarm.com Pick-your-own apples through November. Market with fruits, vegetables, local honey, preserves, flowers, pies, and cookies. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm 1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights 914-245-5111; www.wilkensfarm.com Apple picking through October. Farm markets with fruits, apple cider, baked goods, and gifts. Open 10am-4:30pm weekends and school holidays.
NEW JERSEY
Alstede Farms 84 County Route 513 (Old Route 24), Chester 908-879-7189; www.alstedefarms.com Apple picking through October. Two corn mazes, hay pyramid, animals for petting, hayrides, pony rides, and farm market. Homemade ice cream. Weekend harvest celebrations. Open daily 9am-7pm.
Brook Hollow Farm Rt. 94 to Frog Pond Road, Hainesburg 908-496-4577; www.njskylands.com/_brookhollow.htm Apple picking through October. Farm market. Wagon rides on weekends. Open daily 9:30am-4:30pm.
Demarest Farms 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale 201-666-0472; www.demarestfarms.com Pick-your-own apples through September. Apple cider, donuts, bakery, and picnic grove available. Open 10am-4pm weekends only. Reservations required for weekdays.
Hillview Farms 223 Meyersville Road, Gillette 908-647-0957; www.hillviewfarmsnj.com Pick-your-own apples through October. Hayrides; farmer’s market with homemade pies, apples, pumpkins, corn, tomatoes, honey, donuts, apple cider. Apple varieties: Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Jonathan, Macoun, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Stayman/Winesap. Hours: Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday noon-5pm. Lee Turkey Farm 201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor 609-448-0629; www.leeturkeyfarm.com Apple picking through October, as well as pears and raspberries. Farm market with pre-picked fruit and vegetables, pies, and turkey. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 2-6pm. Must enter orchard before 5:15pm for u-pick.
Longmeadow Farm 561 Blairstown Road (Route 521), Hope 908-459-5351; www.longmeadowfarmnj.com Apple picking through October. Jams, jellies, and honey for sale. Open Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm.
Mackey’s Orchard 284 County Route 519, Belvidere 908-475-1507; www.mackeysorchard.com Apple picking through mid-October. Farm market, bakery, and ice cream barn. Open daily 9:30am-6pm.
Pochuck Valley Farm 962 Route 517 (McAfee-Glenwood Road), Glenwood 973-764-4732 Apple picking through October, 9am-5pm daily. Farm market with vegetables, baked goods, pies, jams, cider and fruit baskets.
Race Farm, LLC 87 Belcher Road, Blairstown (908)362-8151; www.racefarmllc.com Apple picking through October. No pets allowed. Call for hours.
Riamede Farm 122 Oakdale Road, Chester 908-879-5353; www.riamede.com Apple picking through October. Cider, jams, honey, hayrides. Thirty-four apple varieties available. Open daily 9am-4:30pm. Ripple Hill Farm 181 Mountain Road, Basking Ridge 908-647-1300; www.ripplehillfarm.com Apple picking through October. Land is stroller-friendly. Apple varieties: Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Jonathan, Macoun, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Stayman/Winesap. Open Sundays only, noon-4pm.
Stony Hill Gardens 8 Route 24 (Route 513), Chester 908-879-2696; www.stonyhillgardens.com Pick-your-own apples through October. No entry fee for picking; apples sold by the pound. Flowers, cabbage, gourds, and corn stalks available for purchase. Hayrides on weekends. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Sun High Orchards 19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph 973-584-4734; www.sunhigh.com Apple picking through October. Call for available varieties. Weekend hayrides. Farmer’s market with fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade pies and baked goods, homemade ice cream. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton 609-924-2310; www.terhuneorchards.com Apple picking through October. Farm market with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, apple cider and donuts. Wagon rides and pony rides. Barnyard of farm animals and one-mile nature trail open to visitors. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Wightman's Farms 1111 Mt. Kemble Road (Route 202), Morristown 973-425-0840; www.wightmansfarms.com Pick-your-own apples, weekends only through October. Apple varieties: Cortland, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Jonathan, Macoun, McIntosh, Red Delicious, Stayman/Winesap. Hayrides and corn maze. Apple cider, fresh-baked pies, and donuts. Open 9am-5pm.
Windy Brow Farms 359 Ridge Road (Route 519), Fredon Township 973-579-9657; www.njskylands.com/windybrow Apple picking through October. Wagon rides. Fruits and vegetables, Apple cider, homemade pies, apple cider donuts, and other baked goods. Open daily 9am-5pm.
ALBANY COUNTY
Altamont Orchards Route 146, Altamont 518-861-6515; www.altamontorchards.com Apple picking through October. Farm market located at 6654 Dunnsville Road in Altamont with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, apple cider and donuts, bakery, and gift shop. Open daily 9:30am-6pm.
Indian Ladder Farms 342 Altamont Road, Altamont 518-765-2956 or 866-640-7425; www.indianladderfarms.com Apple picking through October. Farm market, café open for lunch, and cider house. Group tours available. Pumpkin patch open in October. Open daily 9am-5pm.
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Barton Orchards 63 Apple Tree Lane (off Route 7), Poughquag 845-227-2306; www.bartonorchards.com U-pick apples through October 31. Call for general and activities admission prices. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Brittany Hollow Farm 150 Route 9 North, Rhinebeck 845-758-3276 Apple picking through October.
Cedar Heights Orchard Crosby Lane, Rhinebeck 845-876-3231; www.rhinebeckapples.com Apple picking through October. Open daily 9am-dusk.
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction 845-897-4377; www.fishkillfarms.com Apple picking through October. Call for hours.
Fraleigh's Rose Hill Farm 19 Rose Hill Farm Road, Red Hook 845-758-4215; www.pickrosehillfarm.com Apple picking through October. Farm stand with fruit, cider, baked goods. Open weekends 10am-6pm.
Green Horizons Organic Farm South Dingle Road, Pawling 845-855-5555 Pick-your-own apples. Open through September, call for hours.
Greig Farm 223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook 845-758-1234; www.greigfarm.com Apple picking through October, as well as fall raspberries. Open 9am-6pm daily.
Mead Orchards 15 Scism Road off Route 9 (four miles north of Red Hook Village), Tivoli 845-756-5641; www.meadorchards.com Pick-your-own apples through October. Open 10am-5:30pm weekends and Monday holidays.
Meadowbrook Farms 29 Old Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls 845-297-3002 Apple picking daily 10am-5pm through mid October. Farm market with apple cider, apple cider donuts, cookies, fresh salsa, jams, and local honey. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Oriole Orchards 99 Feller-Newmark Road, Red Hook 845-758-9355 Apple picking September through October. Farm stand with vegetables and honey. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Wunschen Farm Brown Road, Pleasant Valley 845-635-3918 Apple picking through October. Open daily, call for hours.
ORANGE/ULSTER COUNTIES Apple Bin Farm Market 810 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park 845-339-7229; www.theapplebinfarmmarket.com U-pick apples through beginning of October. Country store, in-store bakery. Open 7:30am-7pm.
Apple Hill Farm 124 Route 32 South, New Paltz 845-255-1605; www.applehillfarm.com U-pick apples and pumpkins through Halloween. Free weekend hayrides and fire truck rides. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Applewood Orchard & Winery 82 Four Corners Road, Warwick 845-986-1684; www.applewoodorchards.com Apple picking mid-September through October. Pony and wagon rides, puppet shows, face painting, and music on the weekends. Farm store and winery. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Dressel Farms 271 Route 208, New Paltz 845-255-0693; www.dresselfarms.com U-pick apples through mid October. Apple cider and donuts made on the farm. Ice cream stand. Free hayrides, picnicking, animals to feed. Small trees for kids. Open weekends 10am-5pm.
Jenkins-Lueken Orchards Route 299 West, New Paltz 845-255-0999; www.jlorchards.com Apple picking through October. Bakery, corn maze. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Lawrence Farms Orchards 39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh 845-562-4268; www.lawrencefarmsorchards.com Apple and pumpkin picking through October. Pick-your-own grapes, peppers, cabbage, and other vegetables until early November. Horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends, hay bale maze, farm village, and animals for petting. Country store with honey, preserves, hot cider, and homemade donuts. Open daily 9am-4pm.
Masker Orchards 45 Ball Road, Warwick 845-986-1058; www.maskers.com Apple picking through early November. Free admission and parking, bags provided. Country store with honey, preserves, and country gifts. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Maynard Farms & Orchards River Road (off Route 9W), New Paltz 845-331-6908; www.maynardfarms.com Apple picking through October. Open weekends 10am-5pm.
Minard Farms 250 Hurds Road, Clintondale 866-632-7753; www.minardfarms.com Apple picking through October. Farm market with apple cider, donuts, homemade pies, jams and jellies. Hayrides, farm tours, and picnicking. Restrooms available. Open weekends only 9am-6pm.
Mr. Apples Low Spray Orchard Route 213 West, High Falls 845-687-9498 or 845-687-0005; www.mrapples.com Apple and pear picking at low spray/organic-style orchard. Apples available through mid November. Nature trail, waterfalls, hayrides, pumpkin picking down the road. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Ochs Orchard 4 Ochs Lane (off Route 94), Warwick 845-986-1591; www.webixi.com/ochsorchard Apple picking through October. U-pick raspberries, pumpkins, and other vegetables through October. Farm stand with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, apple cider, homemade donuts, preserves, maple syrup, and honey. Homemade ice cream. Small petting zoo. Open daily 9am-5pm through December.
Pennings Orchard 169 Route 94 South, Warwick 845-986-7080; www.penningsorchard.com Apple picking through early November. Pumpkins on sale from late September through October. Weekend hayrides, kiddy corral, and petting zoo. Farm market offers produce, fresh baked pies, jams and jellies. Ice cream stand, fresh fruit smoothies. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Prospect Hill Orchards 40 Clarkes Lane, Milton 845-795-2383; www.prospecthillorchards.com Apple picking through October. U-pick pears and pumpkins available. Low-hanging branches ideal for small children. Tractor-pulled hayrides stop at the cider pressing tent, pumpkin patches, and picnic area. Open weekends 9am-4pm.
Soons Orchard & Farm Market 23 Soons Circle, New Hampton 845-374-5471; www.soonsorchards.com Apple picking through October. Dwarf trees ideal for kids. Open weekends 10am-4pm. Pumpkin picking in late September, wagon rides to pumpkin patch. Store with pre-picked fruit and vegetables, fresh-pressed apple cider and donuts, fudge, baked goods, and gifts.
Stone Ridge Orchard 3012 Route 213 East, Stone Ridge 845-687-2587 Apple picking through November. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Tantillo’s Farm Market 730 Route 208, Gardiner 845-256-9109; www.tantillosfarm.com Apple picking through October, pear picking through mid-October. Farm stand with baked goods and ice cream bar. Open 9am-6pm.
Warwick Valley Winery Orchards and Distillery 114 Little York Road, Warwick 845-258-4858 or 845-258-6020; www.wvwinery.com Apple picking through early November, pear picking through September. Wine tasting daily through the end of the year. Café and bakery open Friday-Sunday noon-5pm. Free music performances on weekends. Open daily 11am-6pm.
Wilklow Orchards 341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland 845-691-2339; www.wilkloworchards.com Apple picking through October. Hayrides, picnicking, pumpkin picking, apple cider, and lots of farm animals. Watch cider donuts being made. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Weed Orchards 43 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro 845-236-2684; www.weedorchards.com Apple picking through October, nectarine and pear picking through early September. Harvest, apple, and pumpkin festivals in October. Bakery, farm market, free hayrides, petting zoo, hay maze, sand art, craft tables, and face painting. Music entertainment on weekends. Open weekdays 10am-4pm, weekends and holidays including Labor Day and Columbus Day 9am-5pm.
Wright’s Apple Farm 699 Route 208, Gardiner 845-255-5300; www.eatapples.com Apple picking through October. Open daily 8am-4:30pm.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Cherry Ridge Farms 4150 Route 23, Hudson 518-828-7018; www.mysite.verizon.net/vze11yjio Apple and pear picking through November. Open daily 9am-5pm; closed Wednesdays.
Don Baker Farm 183 Route 14, Hudson 518-828-9542; www.donbakerfarm.com Apple picking mid-September through October. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Fix Bros. Fruit Farm 215 White Birch Road, Hudson 518-828-7560; www.fixbrosfruitfarm.com Apple and pumpkin picking through October. Call for hours.
Golden Harvest Farms 3074 Route 9, Valatie 518-758-7683 Apple picking mid-September through October, 9am-4pm daily. Roadside stand with fruits and vegetables, cider mill, and vodka distillery open all year.
Love Apple Farms 1421 Route 9H, Ghent 518-828-5048; www.loveapplefarm.com U-pick apples, cherries, nectarines, peaches, apricots, plums, and pears. Homemade pies, donuts, and preserves. Open daily 8am-6pm through December. U-pick 8am-5pm daily.
Philip Orchards 270 Route 9H, Claverack 518-851-6351 Pick-your-own apples, pears, plums, and late raspberries through September. Call for hours.
Rider Farm 100 Sawmill Road, Germantown 518-537-6843 Apple picking through September. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Samascott Orchards 5 Sunset Avenue, Kinderhook 518-758-7224; www.samascott.com Apple picking through November. Raspberries, peaches, plums, and grapes through September. Pumpkins and summer squash through October. Farm stand with fruits, vegetables, and preserves. Open daily 8am-6pm.
CLINTON COUNTY
Applejacks Orchard & Country Giftshop 751 Brand Hollow Road, Peru 518-643-2268; www.applejacks.ws U-pick apples through Halloween. Hayrides, hay maze, pumpkin patch, beehive, and petting zoo. Gift shop with baked goods, preserves, and honey. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Rulfs Orchard 531 Bear Swamp Road, Peru 518-643-8636; www.rulfsorchard.com Apple varieties: McIntosh, Empire, Cortland, Paula, Red Macoun, Lodi, Northern Spy, Delicious. Roadside stand and store with baked goods, apple cider, preserves, maple syrup, honey, vegetables, and plants. Open daily 6am-8pm.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Bellinger's Orchard 685 Argersinger Road, Fultonville 518-922-6932; www.bellingersorchard.com Apple picking through October. Corn maze, child-sized hay bale maze, picnic area, hayrides. Store with pre-picked produce, apple cider and donuts, preserves, and local honey and maple syrup. Orchard tours on weekdays by appointment. Cash only. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Sand Flats Orchard 371 Martin Road, Fonda 518-853-4999; www.sandflatsorchard.com Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins through October. More than 10 apple varieties. Store with apple cider and donuts, baked goods, fudge, local maple syrup and honey, pumpkins, squash, and other fall vegetables. Corn maze, weekend hayrides, animals for petting, group tours during the week by appointment. Open daily 9am-6pm through October.
OSWEGO COUNTY
Behling Orchards 114 Potter Road, Mexico 315-963-7068; www.behlingorchards.com Apple picking through mid-October. Cook Shack with hot food open on weekends. Barn store with cider, donuts, pies, treats, pumpkins, gourds, squash, honey, and maple syrup open daily. Pony and wagon rides, corn maze, Spooky Hollow haunted maze, inflatables. Open daily 8am-6pm.
Greco Family Farm & Orchard 297 West 5th Street Road, Oswego 315-216-4180; www.grecofamilyorchards.com Apple picking through November, U-pick pears through mid-September. Corn maze, trail rides, hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, school tours. Farm market with pre-picked produce, mums, local honey and maple syrup. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Ontario Orchards Farm Sterling 315-343-6328; www.ontarioorchards.com/farms-cider Pick-your-own apples beginning mid-September. Roadside stand, farm market, apple cider. Open daily 7am-8pm through December.
Sage Creek Orchards 139 Minckler Road, Mexico 315-963-3486; www.sagecreekorchards.com Apple picking, pumpkin patch, pre-picked produce, refreshment stand, picnic area, tractor-pulled hayrides, face painting. Open daily 9am-6pm through mid-November.
SARATOGA COUNTY
Bowman Orchards 141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford 518-371-2042; www.bowmanorchards.com Pick-your-own and pre-picked apples through October, U-pick raspberries through November, pumpkins available late September. Cider and donuts. Roadside stand, farm market, bakery, fudge and ice cream shop, and farm animals. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm.
Lindsey's Idyllwood Orchard & Farm 267 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford 518-371-5785 Apple picking Labor Day through mid-November. Farm store with pre-picked pears, pumpkins, and other vegetables, jams, jellies, pies, apple cider and donuts. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Riverview Orchards 660 Riverview Road, Clifton Park 518-371-2174; www.rivervieworchards.com U-pick apples through November. Pre-picked plums, pears, pumpkins, and other vegetables available. Free hayrides on weekends. Farm market, bakery, beehive and honey house. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Saratoga Apple 1174 Route 29, Schuylerville 518-695-3131; www.saratogaapple.com Apple picking through October. Wagon rides on weekends. Store with pre-picked apples and other produce, jams and jellies. Open daily 9am-6pm.
CONNECTICUT
Allyn’s Red Barn 610 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard 860-464-7245; www.allynsredbarn.com Apple picking starting in September. Farm store with pre-picked apples, pies, and cider. Call or see website for hours.
Averill Farm 250 Calhoun Street, Washington Depot 860-868-2777; www.averillfarm.com Pick-your-own apples through October on a scenic family farm, pick-your-own pears through September. Pre-picked fruit, apple cider and donuts, and flowers through November. Open daily 9:30am till dusk.
Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC 278 Leavenworth Road (Route 110), Shelton 203-926-1098; www.beardsleyscidermill.com Apple picking through October, weekends only 10am-5pm. Dwarf apple trees for easy picking. Cider press on location. Farm store with apple cider and donuts, maple syrup, local honey, fruit butter, jams and jellies; open Monday-Friday noon-6pm, weekends 10am-6pm.
Blue Jay Orchards 125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel 203-748-0119; www.bluejayorchardsct.com Apple picking through October. Farm market store and gift shop with produce, baked goods, apple items, baskets and gifts. Open daily 10am-5:30pm through December (apple picking open 10am-5pm through October).
Buell’s Orchard 108 Crystal Pond Road, Eastford 860-974-1150; www.buellsorchard.com Apple picking through October. Pumpkin picking late September through October. Harvest festivals in September and October. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Bushy Hill Orchard 29 Bushy Hill Road, Granbury 860-653-4022; www.bushyhill.com Pick-your-own apples and raspberries through October. Apple barn with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, apple cider, donuts, pies, other baked goods, and more. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
Dondero Orchards 529 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury 860-659-0294; www.donderoorchards.com Pick-your-own apples, pears, peaches, and plums through September. Pick-your-own apples and pears through October. Bakery with donuts, pies, and other baked goods. Greenhouse with flowers and mulch. Open daily 8am-6pm.
Drazen Orchards 251 Wallingford Road, Cheshire 203-272-7985; www.drazenorchards.com Apple picking through October. Pick-your-own pears, peaches, nectarines, and plums through September. Farm stand with pre-picked fruit, locally grown vegetables, local honey and jams, pies, and cider. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Easy Pickin's Orchard 46 Bailey Road, Enfield 860-763-3276; www.easypickinsorchard.com Pick-your-own apples, pears, and raspberries through October. Free wagon rides on Sunday afternoons. Open Monday-Thursday 9am-noon, Friday-Sunday 9am-5pm.
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm 461 Cornwall Bridge Road (Route 4), Sharon 860-364-0025; www.ellsworthfarm.com Apple picking through October. Apple cider available for tasting. Family-fun hayrides, six-acre corn maze. Pre-picked fruit and vegetables, fresh baked pies, and cider donuts. Open daily 8am-5:30pm.
Hallock Orchard 213 Calhoun Street, Washington Depot 860-868-2863; hallockcapital@aol.com Apple picking through October. Monday-Friday 11am-5pm; weekends 11am-5:30pm.
High Hill Orchard 170 Fleming Road, Meriden 203-294-0276 Apples, pears, apple and pear cider. Organic produce and hayrides in September and October. Open Tuesday-Thursday 12-6pm, weekends 10am-5pm.
Hickory Hill Orchards 351 South Meriden Road, Cheshire 203-272-3824 Pick-your-own apples, pears, peaches, and nectarines. Country store with apple cider, donuts, pies, and other baked goods, as well as gourmet foods and gift baskets. Weekend hayrides. Open daily 10am-5:30pm.
Horse Listeners Orchard 317 Bebbington Road, Ashford 860-429-5336; www.horselistenersorchard.com Apple picking beginning end of August. Farm store with pre-picked fruits and vegetables and pies. Free train rides and free apple cider donuts and hot apple cider. Tractor rides, hay bale maze, baking demonstrations, pumpkin painting and carving activities. Open Monday-Friday 1-6pm, weekends 9am-6pm.
Johnny Appleseed’s Farm Several picking locations, Ellington 860-875-1000; www.freewebs.com/johnnyappleseedct Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins through October. Open daily 9am-5pm. Call for locations.
Karabin Farms 894 Andrews Street, Southington 860-620-0194; www.karabinfarms.com Apple and pumpkin picking on weekends through October. Farm store open daily 9am-5pm.
Lost Acres Orchard 130 Lost Acres Road, North Granby 860-653-6600; www.karabinfarms.com Pick-your-own apples through October. Farm kitchen with baked goods, pies, jams and jellies, local honey and maple syrup, fudge, and Ginny’s quilts for sale. Call for hours.
Maple Lane Farms, LLC 57 Northwest Corner Road, Preston 860-887-8855 or 860-889-3766; www.maplelane.com Apple picking through October. $1 hayrides on weekends. Open Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
March Farm 160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem 203-266-7721; www.marchfarms.com Apple and pumpkin picking through October. Farm market with homegrown fruits and vegetables. Bakery with cider donuts and other baked goods and specialty items. Picnic areas, animal yard, farm hiking trails. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Norton Brothers Fruit Farm 466 Academy Road, Cheshire 203-272-8418; www.nortonbrothersfruitfarm.com Pick-your-own apples through October, u-pick peaches and pears in September. Farm stand with produce, apple cider and donuts, pies, preserves and honey, flowers, snacks, and seasonal gifts. Hayrides. School tours available. Call for hours.
Oak Haven Farm 113 Khourie Road, Scotland 860-456-3333; www.mctippersheltie.com/id16 Pick-your-own apples, pears, raspberries, pumpkins, and gourds throughout the fall. Sheltie dog farm. Open Wednesday-Sunday 9am-4pm.
Rogers Orchards Long Bottom Road, Southington 860-229-4240; www.rogersorchards.com Apple picking through October. Apple cider donuts, pies, and fruit baskets available. Open Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm.
Scott’s Yankee Farmer, LLC 291 North Bride Brook Road, East Lyme 860-739-5209; www.scottsyankeefarmer.net Apple picking through October. Open Monday, Thursday, and Friday 11am-5pm; weekends 10am-5pm.
Silverman's Farm 451 Sport Hill Road, Easton 203-261-3306; www.silvermansfarm.com Apple picking through mid-October. Pumpkins available in October. Animal farm, farm market, florist, greenhouse, and cider mill. Year-round petting animal park. Weekend tractor rides through October. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Starberry Farm 47 Kielwasser Road, Washington Depot 860-868-2863; Starberry@snet.net Pick-your-own apples through October. Call for hours.
Tonn’s Orchard 258 Preston Road, Terryville 860-585-1372 U-pick apples and peaches beginning end of August. Open weekends 10am-5pm.
Woodstock Orchards, LLC 494 Route 169, Woodstock 860-928-2225 Apple picking through mid-October. Farm stand with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, apple cider, honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, and Vermont cheese. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Wright’s Orchard and Dried Flower Farm 271 South River Road, Tolland 860-872-1665; www.wrightsorchard.com Apple picking through October. Pick-your-own pumpkins in October. Farm store with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, cider donuts and pies. Dried flower and basket barn. Open Thursday-Tuesday 12:30-5:30pm except Sunday 1-5:30 pm; closed Wednesdays.
LONG ISLAND
Davis Peach Farm Hulse Landing Road (near Wildwood State Park), Wading River 631-929-1115; www.davispeachfarm.com Pick-your-own peaches up to mid-October, nectarines through late September, and apples through October. Open 9am-6pm daily.
Filasky Farm 604 Church Lane, Aquebogue filaskyfarm@yahoo.com; www.filaskyfarm.com Apple picking sunrise to sunset through the fall. Call for availability.
Fort Salonga Farm 30 Meadow Glen Road, Northport 631-269-9666; www.fortsalongafarm.com Apple picking through October. Pick-your-own raspberries and strawberries until first frost. Honey produced on the farm is also available. Class tours available. Open daily 10am-2pm.
Lewin Farms 812 Sound Avenue, Wading River Second location: Fresh Pond Avenue, Baiting Hollow. 631-929-4327; www.lewinfarms.com U-pick apples and pumpkins through October. Open daily 9am-5pm; closed Tuesdays.
Milk Pail Farm & Orchard 50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill 631-537-2565; www.milk-pail.com Apple and pumpkin picking through October. All apple trees are semi-dwarf for easy picking. Minimum apple pick is 1/2 bushel (20 pounds). Open Friday-Sunday and holidays 10am-5:30pm.
Seven Ponds Orchard 65 Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill 631-726-8015 Apple and raspberry picking through November. Hayrides, five-acre corn maze, picnic area. Farm market with pre-picked fruits and vegetables, homemade pies, jams, and snacks. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Wickham Farms 28700 Route 25, Cutchogue 631-734-6441; www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com Apple picking through September and possibly other fruits. Hayrides 9am-4pm on Saturdays in September and October and Columbus Day. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm; closed Sundays.
Woodside Farms 116 Manor Lane, Jamesport 631-722-5770 U-pick apples through October. Farm stand with pies, apple butter, and snacks for sale. Open weekends 9am-5pm; group tours during the week by appointment.
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