The best farms for cherry picking in New York and nearby

Rose Hill Farm is a bio-intensive, holistic orchard situated on a peaceful and picturesque slice of the Hudson River Valley. The fruit you get to pick has been responsibly grown, and this organic farm boasts fruits like cherries, blueberries, peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and apples. Come to these 100 acres of sprawling farmland Thursdays from 9am-7pm and Fri-Sun from 9am-5pm, and get ready for a bountiful harvest!

It doesn't get much better than a cherry picking experience with a view! Plus, Och's is so much more than PYO! You'll also find homemade ice cream, and some furry friends at the petting zoo. Cherries are around through mid-July and can be picked daily from 9am-5:30pm for $5/person (kids under 4 pick for free). Bring a picnic to munch on during your cherry-picking adventure while savoring the expansive views from the Och’s Orchard gazebo.

Every year, Wickham’s Fruit Farm has delicious cherries available for picking in July! Choose the roundest and juiciest fruit with your crew at this PYO destination in Long Island. Not only is the fruit delicious, but the farm has a rich history, too! Wickam’s fruit is grown on some of the oldest continually cultivated land in the country—much of the farm dates back to 1661. With beautiful views of sparkling Peconic Bay, Wickham’s is the perfect place to pop a squat and appreciate nature’s beauty...with a handful of cherries of course!

Heading to Prospect Hill Orchards has been a 200-year tradition for New Yorkers. If you're in the mood for tart cherries (which are typically available by late-June) or want to spice things up with apples, peaches or pears, this family-owned operation has you covered. PYO options are available onsite Thur-Sun from 9am-4pm but if you can't make it to Milton, head to one of the NYC farmer's markets to get your fruity fix from Prospect Hill; it operates at Tribeca Washington Market Park, Tucker Square and Abingdon Square year-round!

Since 1892, Lawrence Farm Orchard has offered dozens of farm-fresh items to pick throughout the year, from cherries and raspberries to eggplants and greens. Fill a container with fruit and then head to the Little Play Village, visit the show chickens and goats or cool off with some local ice cream. Open daily from 9am-4pm, $7/person Mon-Thu, $10/person Fri-Sun, season passes available..