Apple-picking destinations in Westchester number seventeen

Get ready for a delightful autumn experience as apple picking season begins in New York and Connecticut! This year, families and friends can enjoy a variety of orchards offering fresh apples, activities, and local produce.

Bishop Orchard, located in Guilford, CT, invites visitors from late August to late October. The farm market is brimming with fresh produce, cheese, bakery items, and bulk staples. After a day of apple picking, families can unwind with ice cream, cider, and wine. You can find Bishop Orchard at 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT, with a phone number of (203) 453-2338.

Prospect Hill Orchards, with three unique locations in Milton, NY, offers apple picking from early September. Visitors can explore the Homestead Farm, Hilltop Farm, and Clarke's Family Farm, and enjoy tractor-pulled hayrides, a corn maze, and fresh cider pressing. Prospect Hill Orchards is located at 40 Clarkes Lane, Milton, NY, and can be reached at 845-795-2383.

Greig Farm, in Modena, NY, offers a diverse selection of apples from late August to early October. The farm also boasts four miles of farm trails for walking and exploring, and a family of goats behind the market that children can feed.

Dr. Davies Farm, a family farm started in 1891, welcomes visitors for apple picking from August 30th, with over 5,000 trees and 27 apple varieties across 65 acres. Visitors must purchase an apple bag and can rent picking poles for hard-to-reach apples. Apple picking is cash only. Dr. Davies Farm is located at 306 NY-304, Congers, NY, and can be contacted at 845-268-7020.

Kelder's Farms, in Kerhonkson, NY, offers apple picking from September 6th through November 2nd, with a variety of apples such as Ginger Gold, Jonamac, Honeycrisp, and Empire. The farm is also known for its corn mazes, farm attractions, and the World's Largest Garden Gnome.

Rose Hill Farm, in New York, offers apples for picking from late-August to mid-October, with an on-site market, a tap room, music and special events, and regular pop-ups throughout the season. Rose Hill Farm utilizes holistic growing practices with a focus on plant and soil health.

Cedar Heights Orchard, in Warwick, NY, offers Cortland, Gala, Calville Blanc D'Hiver, and Yarlington Mills for picking starting August 29th.

Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm, in Yorktown Heights, NY, offers pick-your-own apples from August 30th to mid-October, with an on-site bakery for apple cider donuts, pies, and other baked goods.

Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, in North Salem, NY, offers pick-your-own apples from September to October, with additional activities like apple cider donuts, BBQ lunch, live music, and an on-site store for local produce.

Ochs Orchard, in Warwick, NY, offers apple picking from late August to late November, without the need for reservations. The farm market is stocked with seasonal fruits and veggies, and a stand for homemade ice cream.

Apple Hill Farm, in New Paltz, NY, starts its pick-your-own season on September 19th, offering McIntosh, Opalescent, Empire, Mutsu aka Crispin, and more. The farm store sells apple cider and apple cider donuts, and offers hayrides.

Jenkins-Lueken Orchards, also in New Paltz, NY, opens on August 30th, offering over 500 varieties of apples, including Gala, Honeycrisp, Empire, and Cortland.

Lawrence Farms Orchards, in Bedford, NY, offers a variety of apples for picking from late-August to October, with a concession stand for ice cream, apple cider donuts, milkshakes, and more.

Stuart's Fruit Farm, a family-operated farm since 1828, offers apple picking, a hayride, and a farm stand for apple cider donuts and homemade pies from September 6th to November.

The best times for apple picking near New York City in the coming months are typically from late September through October, as this period aligns with apple harvesting season in the region's orchards and countryside. Early fall weekends with mild, crisp weather are ideal for outdoor picnics combined with apple picking.

So, grab your family and friends and head out to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery while picking fresh apples at these amazing orchards!