Looking for Fall activities to do with your friends close to campus? Here are 5 apple picking, pumpkin patch, and cider-brewing sites:
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm
Yorktown Heights, NY
Wilkens, just a 45 minute drive up from campus, offers apple picking, corn mazes, baked goods, a small farmer’s market, and, the best part, a winery!
Apple Dave’s Orchards
Warwick, NY
http://www.appledavesorchards.com
At Apple Dave’s you can expect to see some live entertainment all while picking out your favorite kinds of apples, running through an endless pumpkin patch, and checking out their spooky Halloween shop.
Secor Farms
Mahwah, NJ
Secor Farms is the best place to visit if you are hoping to execute the perfect Fall picnic with your friends. Don’t miss out on the beautiful Autumn scenery and some yummy Fall treats, especially the homemade apple cider!
Wightman Farms
Morristown, NJ
Wightman Farms, alongside its winding mazes and apple picking activities, has some of the greatest apple cider doughnuts you will ever come across!
Eastmont Orchards
Colts Neck, NJ
http://www.eastmontorchards.com
Eastmont is on the smaller side of this bunch, but boasts a beautiful apple orchard and a top-notch bakery.
Whether you’re in the mood for a fun Fall photoshoot or need some fresh ingredients for your friendly apple pie baking contest, each of these farms will make for a day well spent. Happy Fall!