Apple picking day trips from New York City

77 orchards are within about 110 miles of Midtown Manhattan in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 18 miles away. Near New York City the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known orchards near New York City

• Westwind Orchard
  Accord · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 74 miles from Midtown Manhattan
• Stone Ridge Orchard
  Stone Ridge · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 75 miles from Midtown Manhattan
• The Orchards of Concklin
  Pomona · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 29 miles from Midtown Manhattan
• Weed Orchards & Winery
  Marlboro · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan
• Prospect Hill Orchards
  Milton · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal
  About 62 miles from Midtown Manhattan

...and 72 more orchards within a day trip of New York City - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near New York City?

FarmScout lists 77 orchards within about 110 miles of Midtown Manhattan. Well-known ones include Westwind Orchard in Accord, Stone Ridge Orchard in Stone Ridge, The Orchards of Concklin in Pomona.

When is apple picking season near New York City?

Near New York City, the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from New York City?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 18 miles from Midtown Manhattan in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.