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.
Guests can take out free kayaks and paddleboats.
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- AMC Corman Harriman Outdoor CenterHotelGuests can take out free kayaks and paddleboats.
- 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.
- Minard's Family FarmSightClintondale, United StatesOffers a busy bee train and tire climbing wall.
- 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.
- Fishkill FarmsRestaurantHopewell Junction, United States