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Where to find a gourdeous pumpkin display in NYC

We found many a pumpkin display in NYC to brighten up your Instagram feed this fall

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Danielle Valente
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'Tis the season of ghosts, ghouls and gourds. Make the most out of autumn by paying a visit to a pumpkin display at one of the best family attractions in NYC. 

From the fall wonderland at Queens County Farm Museum to the pumpkin arch at Pier 17, these Instagrammable spots are a must-visit if you're looking for a family photo. Plus, you'll want to stick around for fun fall activities in the area. (QCF is essentially a Halloween haven.) 

While you're mapping out your to-do list, be sure to check out our favorite corn mazes, haunted houses and pumpkin picking locations. 

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  • Greenwood

This waterfront complex transforms into a Halloween hotspot come October. Expect hundreds of pumpkins adorned on the campus, as well as mummies, skeletons and other spooky sightings! 

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In a spooky state of mind? Head to Boo at the Zoo! Thursday through Sunday from Oct 1 to Nov 1 is your chance to revel in the Halloween fun, from magic shows and pumpkin carving demonstrations to mind reading and trips through the spooky extinct animal graveyard. From 11am–4pm, you and your can wander through Butterfly Patio's Pumpkin Trail to get a glimpse of hand-carved gourds! 

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Pumpkin picking in and near New York City is at its peak, finally, and so it is time to pack up your family and head out on the road to get your gourds. Not only are these farms great places to find your perfect carving pumpkin, they offer plenty of other fall activities such as corn mazes, tractor rides and more!

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