Where To Go Peach Picking near NYC
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![Get your hands on some juicy stone fruits at family-friendly farms for peach picking near NYC like Alstede Farms..](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/nyc-li-nj-peach-picking-alstede-farms-1-courtesy-the-farm.png?itok=20pN4Vkn)
The season for peach picking near NYC is upon us, and nabbing these sweet stone fruits is the perfect excuse for local families to plan a summertime day trip. Starting in July or early to mid-August—depending on the farm and the weather—the peaches begin to ripen, and peach-picking season typically runs into September.
Peach picking near NYC follows berry picking season. It is often a less commercial and more straightforward outing than some of the more popular fruit seasons like apple picking, meaning you're not going to run into as many hayrides, face painters, or crowds. Still, you will get a more authentic farm experience.
We've rounded up 12 orchards offering peach picking near NYC, all less than two hours by car from Midtown Manhattan. Several are even accessible by mass transit. You can find more farm fun in our Guide to Farms and Pick Your Own Fun for Families.