Apple picking around Westchester is the ultimate fall daydream: rolling orchards, cinnamon donuts, hayrides, and rows of trees just begging to be picked. It’s the kind of place where I wear boots and flannel, fill a basket with Honeycrisps, and sip hot cider with a view.
I’m crunching through leaves, bag in one hand and apple in the other, with mountain views on the horizon—all just a short drive from Westchester, New York. Who knew autumn could taste this sweet?
Head up to Outhouse Orchards in North Salem for a classic u-pick experience, corn maze fun, and unbeatable cider donuts. For a family-friendly outing with a rustic farm vibe, Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm in Yorktown Heights offers apple picking, a charming country market, and even cut-your-own Christmas trees later in the season. And if I’m feeling a little adventurous, Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard in North Salem brings live music, fresh-baked pies, and weekend festivals into the mix.
“Scenic drives, crisp bites, and orchard charm? This is fall in Westchester!.”
Unique Apple Picking Ideas Around Westchester, NY:
Pick Apples at Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm -
Celebrate Harvest Traditions With Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides at Stuart’s Farm -
If Scenic Trails Call You, Explore Outhouse Orchards -
Taste Fresh Cide at Harvest Moon Farm -
In Summary...
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