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The best strawberry picking near NYC

Here's where to take the family for strawberry picking near NYC

Allie Early
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Allie Early
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Danielle Valente
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Because crop availability varies, always call first!

Strawberry picking near NYC is one of the best summer activities for kids (and for all ages, really — who doesn’t love the taste of a sweet, fresh-picked strawberry?). Spend the day picking your own fruit with the fam and you’ll not only have fun, but you’ll head home with a load of summer’s sweetest treats, perfect for snacking, baking and more.

Farms from Hudson Valley to Long Island offer pick-your-own options once the strawberries are ripe, usually late May or early June. Many farms have a variety of PYO fruit like blueberries and cherries on offer, as well as farm stands and on-site cafes for a quick meal. Some even have petting zoos! All are within just a few hours drive of the city. There’s nothing like the satisfaction of harvesting your own fruit, so make strawberry picking a part of your next family day trip for a memorable — and delicious — summertime ritual.

Strawberry picking in New York

Travel time: 1.5 hours by car

For over 100 years, the Morgenthau family has been operating the 270-acre Fishkill Farms. Part apple orchard, part vegetable farm and wholly irresistible, this outdoor destination offers a lot for visitors to love: seasonal events, birthday parties and of course, an extensive pick-your-own season. Strawberry season kicks off in June, followed by blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and other summer fruits. Expect peas, kale and herbs to also make an appearance mid-June. the adults in the group will love the on-site Treasury Cider Bar, with cider made from the farm's apples.

Travel time: 1.5 hours by car

Are you a sucker for strawberries? Lawrence Farms Orchards (open daily from 9am–4pm) has them at a a berry sweet price: just $7 per person Mon-Thu, $10 per person Fri-Sun, with season passes available. If you're thinking about whipping up a few strawberry pies this season, this sounds well worth it! The venue's PYO season begins in June with strawberries, peas, lettuce, spinach and other fruits and veggies. Hitting the farm in July? Make sure to grab sweet and sour cherries in addition to your strawberries! 

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Travel time: 2 hours by car

From late May onward, Lewin Farms is open for business daily from 9am-4:30pm, so you better make sure you have a few empty baskets at the ready. Strawberries kickstart the pick-your-own season and pumpkins close out the festivities come autumn. As much as we can't resist the eastern Long Island venue, note that Fido and friends aren't permitted on the grounds. 

Greig Farm

Travel time: 2.5 hours by car

Set in the gorgeous Hudson Valley, Greig Farm welcomes PYO enthusiasts beginning in late May to find the best batch of strawberries on the grounds daily from 8am-8pm. But the rustic destination boasts more than just fresh pickin's. Visitors can also visit Greig's grocery market, which is open daily from 9am–7pm. Those who are looking for a quick bite Thursday through Sunday will want to opt for the venue's Papa’s Best Batch smokehouse and "sammich" shop. There are even two spare bedrooms in the farmhouse and a charming schoolhouse that you can rent on Airbnb if the brood doesn't want to make the trip back home.

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Travel time: 2.5 hours by car 

When June arrives, it's go time at Samascott Orchards (PYO is Wed-Mon, 8am-5pm). Kicking off the PYO festivities with strawberries and peas, the charming and rustic spot offers visitors a chance to roam its harvest in search of the juciest berries. There is a $5 minimum for per person (excluding kids 9 and under, $2.50 for 65+). Bring your own containers or purchase them onsite!  

 

Travel time: 2.5 hours by car 

Roughly 200 of the 300 acres of Wickham's is dedicated specifically to fruit, so you know you're in store for tasty and fresh picks. Employees will provide visitors with containers for collecting and all purchases are made before venturing on the grounds (PYO strawberries Mondays–Saturdays from 10am-3pm, PYO cherries Saturdays only). Pickers are asked to select only what they plan to purchase. 

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There are plenty of outdoor activities for kids in New York City—many you'll even love doing as a family! Explore the coolest skating rinks, parks, family attractions, and campgrounds in cooler weather, and check out our favorite NYC beaches, swimming pools and berry-picking hotspots when it's toasty. 

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