Top Five Apple Picking Spots in NY

If you live in the New York area, and you are looking forward to taking your kids apple picking, be sure to pick the best locations. There is truly nothing more enjoyable than picking fresh apples with your children, and bringing them home to make fresh apple treats. You can take the whole family, or if you are a homeschooler you can plan a day trip. Chances are you probably live near one of them. Below are the top five apples picking spots in New York.

Fort Salogna Farm

This farm is located at 30 Meadow Glen Road Northport, New York. The contact number is 631-269-9666. For additional information you can click on the link above to go directly to the website. There apple picking season begins in mid October. They have dwarf trees which are perfect for little ones to pick. If you want to pick from the orchard you should call ahead and check to make sure that they are open.

Indian Ladder Farms

The Indian Ladder Farms are located at 342 Altamont Voorheesville Road, Altamont, NY. The telephone number is 518-765-2956. The pick your own apple hours are from 9:00am until 5:00pm. They have special eco friendly apples, for those who are concerned about the dangers of pesticides. The pick your own prices range from $12.50 to $14. You can visit the website to find the exact pick your own start and stop dates.

Barton Orchards

Barton Orchards is a family owned farm located at 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag NY. Their contact number is 845-227-2306. They have several fields open for apple picking, you can click on the link above to find out additional information about the farm and how to plan out your apple picking trip.

North Star Orchards

The North Star Orchards is located at Route 233 Westmoreland NY. The contact number is 315-853-1024. There apple picking season started on September 17th, and the fee is $10 for a half bushel bag. You can pick your apples fresh, and then pick up some fresh baked goods on your way out. You can click on the link above for more information, and to find out their hours of operation.

Bowman Orchard

As long as the weather is good you can pick your own beautiful apples. There trees are low to the ground which makes it easier for everyone to pick their own apples. They are located at 141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford New York. The telephone number is 518-371-2042. You will have to contact them to find out more information about the tours they offer and the best times to come apple picking.