• When is apple picking season in New York State?
    • When apple picking season arrives in New York State, it’s not uncommon for many groups of friends and families to spend their weekends driving out to some Hudson Valley orchards and farms to do a bit of apple picking.
  • What is the best place for apple picking in New York State?
    • Some of the tastiest apples in the country can be found in the Hudson Valley, and there are a lot of different apple picking spots to choose from.
  • Where can I find information about the Hudson Valley apple orchards?
    • Read on for full contact details and overviews of the Hudson Valley’s top apple orchards and farms.

⮕ Pick, Play, and Savor Fall Fun at Dr. Davies Farm

Pick, Play, and Savor Fall Fun at Dr. Davies Farm

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Out in Rockland, this Hudson Valley apple picking location opens its gates at the state of September and stays open until there are simply no apples left to pick. With over 55 acres of land and more than 4,000 individual apple trees to enjoy, apple picking season is a real adventure at Dr. Davies Farm. More than a dozen different varieties are grown on this land, including all the classics like Empire, Red Delicious, and McIntosh.

Visitors can choose between two different bag sizes, depending on group size and how many apples you want to take home, and the orchard is pet-friendly too, so if you want to bring a furry friend along for a nice day out, this is a good place to go. Dr. Davies Farm opens up from 10am to 4pm, but the farm store is open a little longer each day and sells apples as well as other fresh produce and treats.

306 NY-304, Congers, NY 10920, Phone: 845-268-7020

⮕ If You Crave Fresh Air and Apple Picking Adventures, Head to Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard

If You Crave Fresh Air and Apple Picking Adventures, Head to Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard

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Also situated in Westchester, Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard is one of North Salem's premier apple picking locations. The likes of Crispin, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, and McIntosh apples can be picked here, and the site can get very popular due to all the extra activities and special events like live music, harvest festival weekends, pony rides, face-painting for the kids, and more.

This Hudson Valley orchard is open from 10am to 5pm on most days through the apple picking season, and admission is usually free but may come at a small cost if there's some kind of event going on, so it’s a good idea to check the official website in advance or simply call up the farm and see what’s happening before you head out there.

130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, Phone: 914-485-1210

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