The Ultimate Guide to Apple Picking in Westchester County: A Family Affair

Fall is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than by taking your family apple picking? Westchester County offers a plethora of orchards where you can spend quality time with your loved ones while enjoying the crisp autumn air and delicious, freshly picked apples. As a local real estate expert and someone who enjoys apple picking with my family, I've curated a list of the best places to go apple picking in our beautiful county.

Outhouse Orchards

Location: 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Highlights:
- Variety of apples
- Corn maze
- Hayrides
Website [Outhouse Orchards

Outhouse Orchards offers a traditional apple-picking experience with the added fun of a corn maze and hayrides. It's a great place to make lasting family memories.

Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm

Location: 1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Highlights:
- Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees
- Farm market and bakery
Website:  Wilkens Farm

Wilkens Farm is a one-stop destination for all your fall festivities. From apples to pumpkins and even Christmas trees, this farm offers a variety of seasonal activities.

Stuart's Fruit Farm

Location: 62 Granite Springs Rd, Granite Springs, NY 10527
Highlights:
- Family-owned since 1828
- Variety of apples and baked goods
Website: Stuart's Fruit Farm

Stuart's Fruit Farm is one of the oldest family-owned farms in Westchester, offering a cozy and authentic apple-picking experience.

Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard

Location: 130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Highlights:
- Apple picking
- Farm animals
- Country store
Website: Harvest Moon 

Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard is perfect for families with young children. The farm animals and country store add extra layers of fun to your apple-picking day.

Dr. Davies Farm

Location: 306 NY-304, Congers, NY 10920
Highlights:
- Over 4,000 apple trees
- Hayrides
- Farm stand
Website: Dr. Davies Farm

Dr. Davies Farm offers a vast selection of apple varieties and is an ideal spot for those looking to pick a large quantity of apples.

Thompson's Cider Mill

Location: 335 Blinn Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Highlights:
- Specializes in cider
- Offers apple picking
Website: Thompson's Cider Mill

If you're a cider enthusiast, Thompson's Cider Mill is the place for you. While they specialize in cider, they also offer apple picking during the season.

Apple picking is more than just a fun activity; it's a way to bond with your family and create cherished memories. As someone who has lived and raised a family in Westchester County, I can attest to the joy these outings bring. So grab your baskets and head out to one of these fantastic orchards for a day of apple-picking bliss!

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