Autumn

10 picture-perfect farms near NYC for pumpkin and apple picking

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September 17, 2025

10 picture-perfect farms near NYC for pumpkin and apple picking

Several surveys show that fall is by far Americans’ favorite season. And anecdotally, a scroll through Instagram certainly backs this up. Entire accounts are devoted to fall foliage views and autumnal decor, while influencers started posting seasonal recipes and DIY projects long before summer was over. But you don’t need a social media account to enjoy all the season has to offer. There are plenty of places within a short drive or train ride of New York City to enjoy apple picking, pumpkin picking, and so much more, in real life. Read on for our 10 favorite fall farms.
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September 29, 2016

Interactive map shows when and where to find fall foliage at its peak

By Diane Pham

If you want to know when and where you can experience autumn in all its glory, look no further than this incredible map from SmokyMountains.com. The predictive map is the ingenious creation of Wes Melton, an engineer who developed a complex algorithm that can compute several million data points—ranging from historical temperatures to historical precipitation and forecast temperatures—to forecast exactly when fall will reach its fiery perfection in any given county across the United States.
Give the interactive map a try here

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10 picture-perfect farms near NYC for pumpkin and apple picking

Interactive map shows when and where to find fall foliage at its peak

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