Condé Nast TravelerSep 14
The 12 Best Places to Go Apple Picking Near New York City
For hayrides, distilleries, and petting zoos—but not necessarily in that order.
Offers a busy bee train and tire climbing wall.
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- Minard's Family FarmSightOffers a busy bee train and tire climbing wall.
- Elsewhere
- Sleepy Hollow HotelHotelSleepy Hollow, United StatesFeatures weeknight fall specials and reduced rates.
- Mohonk Mountain HouseHotelNew Paltz, United StatesHistoric backdrop revitalized with fresh offerings and a spa.
- Alstede FarmsRestaurantChester, United StatesOffers homemade ice cream and Amish butter.
- Pendry NatirarHotelPeapack, United StatesHistoric brick mansion with spa and parkland.
- Fishkill Farms GrillRestaurantHopewell Junction, United StatesDine with Catskills views.
- The RoundhouseHotelBeacon, United StatesA destination for food, art, and shopping.
- Dr. Davies FarmRestaurantCongers, United StatesBrewery arm, Red Barn Cidery, produces ciders.
- Masker OrchardsSightWarwick, United StatesOrchard grounds designed for driving through.
- The Heartwood at VassarHotelPoughkeepsie, United StatesRecently opened property in a gorgeous college town.
- Demarest FarmsSightHillsdale, United StatesHosts a ghoulish light extravaganza during Halloween.
- Battleview OrchardsSightFreehold, United StatesOldest pick-your-own farm in New Jersey.
- Outhouse OrchardsSightNorth Salem, United StatesPuts on its Fall Festival in September and October.
- Apple Dave's Orchard & DistilleryRestaurantWarwick, United StatesDistillery offers Apple Jacks and Shawangunk wines.
- Stuart's Fruit FarmRestaurantGranite Springs, United StatesBakery churns out cider donuts and fresh-baked pies.
- Hotel MTK Mount KiscoHotelMount Kisco, United StatesSits at the junction of Caramoor Center and Rockefeller Park.
- Twin Star OrchardsRestaurantNew Paltz, United StatesOn-site restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas.
- Orchards of ConcklinRestaurantPomona, United StatesBakery offers apple pies and peanut butter custard pies.
- AMC Corman Harriman Outdoor CenterHotelHarriman, United StatesGuests can take out free kayaks and paddleboats.
- Fishkill FarmsRestaurantHopewell Junction, United States