If you’ve been following along with all of our fun-filled autumn posts, then you might remember last week we talked about how New York is home to one of the best apple orchards in America. But if you don’t live out in Onondaga County and are wondering what other apple orchards are worth checking out in the Empire State, then don’t worry because there’s plenty! From up in the Adirondacks to down in the Catskills and out in Western New York and the Finger Lakes, here’s a list of the best apple orchards in New York. These charming places are perfect for a day trip.
- Rulfs Orchard - Peru
Rulfs Orchard/Facebook Just off of the Northway up by Lake Champlain, Rulfs Orchard is a delightful place to experience. Taking you up into the Adirondacks where scenic beauty is constantly surrounding you, this farm has been a local favorite spot to visit for ages. Less than an hour away from Lake Placid, you can come here to pick your own apples while also enjoying their other activities and baked goods. Address: 531 Bear Swamp Road Peru, NY, 12972.
To find out more information, click here.
- Hurd Orchards - Holley
Sarah K./Yelp When it comes to apple picking in New York, no place beats Hurd Orchards. Open every year from May through December, Hurd Orchards can be found not too far from the city of Rochester and the shores of Lake Ontario. A great place to go apple picking if you’re out in Orleans County, you’ll always be able to find an abundance of apples waiting for you here. Address: 17260 Ridge Road Holley, NY, 14470.
To find out more information, click here.
- Adams Acres Organic Apples - Jamesville
Adams Acres Organic Apples/Facebook Just outside of Syracuse in Central New York is the family owned orchard, Adams Acres. Producing great tasting organic apples, they currently have their picking season open on Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays. If you aren’t interested in actually doing the apple picking yourself, the orchard offers pre-picked bushels for visitors. Address: 7047 Sevier Road, Jamesville, NY, 13078.
To find out more information, click here.
- Kelder’s Farm - Kerhonkson
kathleen c/TripAdvisor Make your way down to the Catskills and not only will you find an amazing farm that’s worth visiting, but you’ll also get to meet the world’s third largest garden gnome! At Kelder’s Farm you can pick your own apples amongst other fruits and vegetables and go for scenic hayrides, make your way through the corn maze, see friendly faces at the petting zoo and even milk a cow! Address: 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson, NY, 12446.
To find out more information, click here.
- Owen Orchards - Weedsport
Owen Orchards/Facebook A spot that’s been around in the Finger Lakes since roughly the 1930s, Owen Orchards has 15 different kinds of apples that you’ll be able to pick throughout their fall season. This orchard is also popular among our residents because they have quite the amazing cider mill that produces some delicious fall drinks. Address: 8174 Grant Avenue, Weedsport, NY, 13166.
To find out more information, click here.
- Becker Farms - Gasport
Dave S./Yelp An over 300-acre farm that’s been in the family for five generations, Becker Farms is about as charming as it gets. Part of Niagara County just ten minutes outside of the city of Lockport, the farm currently has Macintosh, Cortland and Macoun apples in season that are ready to pick. The best part? For only five dollars a person you can enjoy a hayride to the orchard and a four quart bag of apples. Address: 3724 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY, 14067.
To find out more information, click here.
- Abbott Farms - Baldwinsville
Debbie W./Yelp Another spot you can find just outside of Syracuse, the town of Baldwinsville is home to Abbott Farms! The farm has its own Country Store and even provides educational tours so you can learn more about things work around here. Abbott Farms keeps their fall hours until October 31st, with their U-Pick hours being 9AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday and 11AM to 5PM on Sundays. Add this to your list of farms to visit in fall in New York. Address: 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027.
To find out more information, click here.
- Kaneb Orchards - Massena
Kaneb Orchards/Facebook You might not be able to actually pick the apples right off of the trees at Kaneb Orchards, but you’ll be able to find the most tasty apples waiting for you in large wooden crates outside. Making your day a little bit easier, you can bag up the apples you want and afterwards check out the scrumptious bakery items in the Orchard Store. Address: 182 Highland Road, Massena, NY, 13662.
To find out more information, click here.
- Bowman Orchards - Rexford
Ela S./Yelp A great place to visit if you’re looking to make this adventure a family outing, Bowman Orchards has a ton to offer. From farm animals, hayrides and pony rides to cannons that shoot apples, a country store and bakery shop, you’ll find it easy to keep yourself busy all day long here. This year the orchard even has new flavors of apples for you to pick. Address: 141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY, 12148.
To find out more information, click here.
It’s impossible not to love apple picking in New York. Tell us in the comments which apple orchard in our state is your favorite to visit!
Rulfs Orchard/Facebook
Just off of the Northway up by Lake Champlain, Rulfs Orchard is a delightful place to experience. Taking you up into the Adirondacks where scenic beauty is constantly surrounding you, this farm has been a local favorite spot to visit for ages. Less than an hour away from Lake Placid, you can come here to pick your own apples while also enjoying their other activities and baked goods. Address: 531 Bear Swamp Road Peru, NY, 12972.
To find out more information, click here.
Sarah K./Yelp
When it comes to apple picking in New York, no place beats Hurd Orchards. Open every year from May through December, Hurd Orchards can be found not too far from the city of Rochester and the shores of Lake Ontario. A great place to go apple picking if you’re out in Orleans County, you’ll always be able to find an abundance of apples waiting for you here. Address: 17260 Ridge Road Holley, NY, 14470.
To find out more information, click here.
Adams Acres Organic Apples/Facebook
Just outside of Syracuse in Central New York is the family owned orchard, Adams Acres. Producing great tasting organic apples, they currently have their picking season open on Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays. If you aren’t interested in actually doing the apple picking yourself, the orchard offers pre-picked bushels for visitors. Address: 7047 Sevier Road, Jamesville, NY, 13078.
To find out more information, click here.
kathleen c/TripAdvisor
Make your way down to the Catskills and not only will you find an amazing farm that’s worth visiting, but you’ll also get to meet the world’s third largest garden gnome! At Kelder’s Farm you can pick your own apples amongst other fruits and vegetables and go for scenic hayrides, make your way through the corn maze, see friendly faces at the petting zoo and even milk a cow! Address: 5755 Route 209, Kerhonkson, NY, 12446.
To find out more information, click here.
Owen Orchards/Facebook
A spot that’s been around in the Finger Lakes since roughly the 1930s, Owen Orchards has 15 different kinds of apples that you’ll be able to pick throughout their fall season. This orchard is also popular among our residents because they have quite the amazing cider mill that produces some delicious fall drinks. Address: 8174 Grant Avenue, Weedsport, NY, 13166.
To find out more information, click here.
Dave S./Yelp
An over 300-acre farm that’s been in the family for five generations, Becker Farms is about as charming as it gets. Part of Niagara County just ten minutes outside of the city of Lockport, the farm currently has Macintosh, Cortland and Macoun apples in season that are ready to pick. The best part? For only five dollars a person you can enjoy a hayride to the orchard and a four quart bag of apples. Address: 3724 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY, 14067.
To find out more information, click here.
Debbie W./Yelp
Another spot you can find just outside of Syracuse, the town of Baldwinsville is home to Abbott Farms! The farm has its own Country Store and even provides educational tours so you can learn more about things work around here. Abbott Farms keeps their fall hours until October 31st, with their U-Pick hours being 9AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday and 11AM to 5PM on Sundays. Add this to your list of farms to visit in fall in New York. Address: 3275 Cold Springs Road, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027.
To find out more information, click here.
Kaneb Orchards/Facebook
You might not be able to actually pick the apples right off of the trees at Kaneb Orchards, but you’ll be able to find the most tasty apples waiting for you in large wooden crates outside. Making your day a little bit easier, you can bag up the apples you want and afterwards check out the scrumptious bakery items in the Orchard Store. Address: 182 Highland Road, Massena, NY, 13662.
To find out more information, click here.
Ela S./Yelp
A great place to visit if you’re looking to make this adventure a family outing, Bowman Orchards has a ton to offer. From farm animals, hayrides and pony rides to cannons that shoot apples, a country store and bakery shop, you’ll find it easy to keep yourself busy all day long here. This year the orchard even has new flavors of apples for you to pick. Address: 141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford, NY, 12148.
To find out more information, click here.
If you’re still wondering what to do in fall in New York, check out These 9 Charming Cider Mills In New York That Will Have You Excited For Fall!
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Best Apple Orchards In New York September 12, 2019 Elisa Regulski Where can I go apple picking in New York? In addition to Ruffs Orchard, Abbott Farms, and the other places featured on this list, Fishkill Farms is an excellent place to go apple picking in New York. This lovely place has attracted apple lovers since the 1960s, and their fruit is beyond delicious. Just go to 9 Fishkill Farm Road in Hopewell Junction. A world of tasty treats awaits you. Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm is another wonderful place to pick apples in New York. In addition to their stunning orchard, this farm is home to the most scrumptious apple cider donuts around. You’ll find this hidden gem at 1335 White Hill Road in Yorktown Heights. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in New York? New Yorkers can enjoy fresh apples as early as July 15th, but their peak season is between August 27th and October 15th. If you go to an apple orchard in the fall, you’ll get the added bonus of being able to enjoy some spectacular autumn activities. Many orchards feature pumpkin patches, hay rides, and corn mazes this time of year. Gather up your family and make plans! What are the best farms to visit in fall in New York? There are dozens of idyllic farms in New York. If you want to play with animals, head over to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. If you want to devour delicious ice cream, venture to Lazy Crazy Acres in Arkville, New York. The gelato found at this little farm is so fresh, they say it’s “cow to cone.” For pumpkin picking, jet over to Apple Dave’s Orchards. This pretty place is located in Warwick, and its home to a splendid apple orchard and giant pumpkin patch.
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Best Apple Orchards In New York
September 12, 2019
Elisa Regulski
Where can I go apple picking in New York? In addition to Ruffs Orchard, Abbott Farms, and the other places featured on this list, Fishkill Farms is an excellent place to go apple picking in New York. This lovely place has attracted apple lovers since the 1960s, and their fruit is beyond delicious. Just go to 9 Fishkill Farm Road in Hopewell Junction. A world of tasty treats awaits you. Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm is another wonderful place to pick apples in New York. In addition to their stunning orchard, this farm is home to the most scrumptious apple cider donuts around. You’ll find this hidden gem at 1335 White Hill Road in Yorktown Heights. When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in New York? New Yorkers can enjoy fresh apples as early as July 15th, but their peak season is between August 27th and October 15th. If you go to an apple orchard in the fall, you’ll get the added bonus of being able to enjoy some spectacular autumn activities. Many orchards feature pumpkin patches, hay rides, and corn mazes this time of year. Gather up your family and make plans! What are the best farms to visit in fall in New York? There are dozens of idyllic farms in New York. If you want to play with animals, head over to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. If you want to devour delicious ice cream, venture to Lazy Crazy Acres in Arkville, New York. The gelato found at this little farm is so fresh, they say it’s “cow to cone.” For pumpkin picking, jet over to Apple Dave’s Orchards. This pretty place is located in Warwick, and its home to a splendid apple orchard and giant pumpkin patch.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
In addition to Ruffs Orchard, Abbott Farms, and the other places featured on this list, Fishkill Farms is an excellent place to go apple picking in New York. This lovely place has attracted apple lovers since the 1960s, and their fruit is beyond delicious. Just go to 9 Fishkill Farm Road in Hopewell Junction. A world of tasty treats awaits you. Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm is another wonderful place to pick apples in New York. In addition to their stunning orchard, this farm is home to the most scrumptious apple cider donuts around. You’ll find this hidden gem at 1335 White Hill Road in Yorktown Heights.
When is the best time to visit an apple orchard in New York?
New Yorkers can enjoy fresh apples as early as July 15th, but their peak season is between August 27th and October 15th. If you go to an apple orchard in the fall, you’ll get the added bonus of being able to enjoy some spectacular autumn activities. Many orchards feature pumpkin patches, hay rides, and corn mazes this time of year. Gather up your family and make plans!
What are the best farms to visit in fall in New York?
There are dozens of idyllic farms in New York. If you want to play with animals, head over to the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. If you want to devour delicious ice cream, venture to Lazy Crazy Acres in Arkville, New York. The gelato found at this little farm is so fresh, they say it’s “cow to cone.” For pumpkin picking, jet over to Apple Dave’s Orchards. This pretty place is located in Warwick, and its home to a splendid apple orchard and giant pumpkin patch.
