Monday, September 26, 2011

Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Apple Picking Oh My!

Here are some great places to visit near NYC to pick out the perfect pumpkin, run through a corn maze and then bring some apples home for bobbing!

In order from closest to furthest away from NYC.

Westchester County
Open: Now
Admission: Free
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: Baked Goods, Fresh Produce, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Farm Animals, Fried Dough, Brick Oven Pizza, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Smoked Turkey Legs, Fudge, and Live Entertainment.

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: N/A

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: Baked Goods, Fruit Baskets, Cider and Local Products.

Orange County
Open: Now
Admission: $8
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: Hayride, See Honey Beehive, Pet Farm Animals, Cider, Cider Donuts and Farm Store.

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: No
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: Local Grains, Hay Maze, Local Honey, Flowers, Baked Goods and Organic Tea.

Open: Now
Admission: $9
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: No
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Haunted Barn, Fright Nights with Haunted Hayride and Haunted Farm, Country Store, Beef, Flowers, Greenhouse, Animals to Visit, Food, Beverages, Hayrides, Hay Maze, Teepee, Blow Up Fire Engine and Caterpillar Crawl.

Open: Now
Admission: $7, Children under 39" Free
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: No
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Farm Stand, Hotdogs, Knitting Creations, Fall Decor, Kids Lounge and Pumpkin Patch.

Dutchess County
Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: Apple-wood Fire Grill cooking Hotdogs, Burgers, Corn, and Vegetables. Live Entertainment, Hay Jump, Bouncy Castle, Cider Donuts, Hot Cider, and Farm Animals.

Open: Now
Admission: $9
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: No
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Hay Maze, Hay Fort, Hayride, Pony Rides, Snacks, Beverages, Unique Local Artisan Gifts, and Weaving Demonstrations.

Ulster County
Open: Now
Admission: Free
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Farm Market, Cafe, Bakery, Desserts, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, BBQ's, Tractor-Pulled Wagon, Farm Animals, Contests with Prizes, "Tiny Town" Park, Pony Rides, Pet-Friendly, Coffee, Cider, Local Sauces and Different Weekend Festival Events.
*I highly recommend this farm! I went this past weekend and had a terrific time here!

PA050110
Open: Now
Admission: Fee per 2 Adults. Kids under 2 yrs old are free.
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Cow Train, Eco-Discovery Trail, Shoot Apple Launcher, Fish Pond, Kids Corral Playground, Critter Corner Pet Farm, Giant Slide, Dutch Barn Market, Crafts, Autumn Flowers, Desserts, Cider, Local Sauces and Different Weekend Festival Events.

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: N/A
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Cider, Fresh Baked Goods, Fruit Stand, Greenhouse

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Fresh Produce, Local Cheese, Baked Goods, Crafts, Gifts, Pottery, Greenhouse, Nursery, and Hayrides.

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Hayrides, Lunch by the Lake, Bakery, Cafe, Petting Zoo, Pirate Ship with Look Out, Tunnel Slide, BBQ, Face Painting, Sand Art, Craft Tables, Hay Maze and Live Entertainment.

Open: Now
Admission: $10 Age 10+, $5 Age 4-9
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: Yes
Other Amenities: Wagon rides, Stone Labyrinth, Sculpture Park, Hiking and Biking Trail, Pet-Friendly, Baked Goods and Farm Market.

Open: Now
Admission: N/A
Pumpkin Patch: Yes
Apple Picking: Yes
Corn Maze: No
Other Amenities: Farm Market, Fall Decorations and Ice Cream Parlor.