For over three hundred years, New York State orchards have been perfecting their apples. From the classic McIntosh to the snappy Empire, New York has the apple for any taste. New York is second in the country in apple production, producing 2 million bushels. What makes New York so good for apples is a combination of favorable soils, abundant rainfall and the seasons.

There are over fifty thousands acres of orchards in New York, mostly located in Champlain Valley, the Hudson Valley, Lake Country and the Niagara Frontier. With approximately 694 commercial apple growers, it’s easy to find the perfect place to take the family upstate to go pick your own.

The size and events vary from farm to farm, from just picking apples to full on festivals. At certain locations there are hay rides, corn mazes and even pig races! So always call the farm before you go to see what’s shaking that weekend.

1) Bowman Orchards
141 Sugar Hill Road
Rexford, NY 12148
Phone: 518-371-2042
Web: www.bowmanorchards.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Roadside Stand, Farm Market, Cider, Gift Boxes, Special Events

2) Riverview Orchards
660 Riverview Road
Rexford, NY 12148
Phone: 518-371-2174
Web: www.rivervieworchards.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Special Events

3) Dressel Farms
271 Route 208
New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: 845-255-0693
Web: www.dresselfarms.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Roadside Stand, Farm Market, Cider

4) Hurd’s Family Farm
2187 Route 32
Modena, NY 12548
Phone: 845-883-7825
Web: www.hurdsfamilyfarm.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Roadside Stand, Special Events

5) Apple Hill Farm
124 Route 32 South
New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: 845-255-1605
Web: www.applehillfarm.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Gift Boxes

6) Mr. Apples
Box 98
High Falls, NY 12440
Phone: 845-687-0005
Web: www.mrapples.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Farm Market, Special Events

7) Don Baker Farm
183 Route 14
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-828-9542
Web: www.donbakerfarm.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Roadside Stand

8) LoveApple Farm
1421 Route 9H
Ghent, NY 12075
Phone: 518-828-5048
Web: www.loveapplefarm.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Roadside Stand, Farm Market, Special Events, Petting Zoo

9) Green Acre Fruit Farms
3460 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: 585-243-0252
Web Site: www.greenacreupick.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Farm Market, Cider, Special Events

10) Applejacks Orchard
751 Brand Hollow Road
Peru, NY 12972
Phone: 518-643-2268
Web: www.applejacks.ws
Apple Grower, U Pick, Roadside Stand, Farm Market, Hay Maze, Petting Zoo

11) Hicks Orchard
18 Hicks Road
Granville, NY 12832
Phone: 518-642-1788
Web: www.hicksorchard.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Cider, Gift Boxes, Special Events

12) North Star Orchards
4741 Route 233
Westmoreland, NY 13490
Phone: 315-853-1024
Web: www.northstarorchards.com
Apple Grower, U Pick, Farm Market, Cider, Gift Boxes, Special Events