The short version is if you're in the NYC area and don't have a car, Outhouse is likely your best…read moreoption but it won't be cheap. It was more than $50 for admission and apples, but you'll find few bargains in this category. As a benchmark, a place in Warwick has free admission but requires a $40 apple purchase. Outhouse is a better late-season option than most. As of last weekend, the Macs were past their prime but the Ida Reds were abundant and available on easy-to-reach trees. Mutsus were longer but Suncrisps were a reasonable non-red alternative. There was a decent stash of Fujis. There's a good chance of finding taxis at the Croton Falls station. There's more traffic to the orchards than from, so when making your reservation expect possible travel time of 20-30 minutes up the hill. You'll want to take many photos of the excellent scenery, from corn mazes to rolling hills, but keep your phone charged for a return Uber or Lyft; waiting and surge prices are possible but I haven't been stranded yet.

Really wanted to love this but unfortunately there wasn't much left to do (also prob because it was…read morethe last of the season). For the entry I felt like there could be more to do. There's a lot of add ons like corn maze and apple picking but that's on top of the already steep price. The hay ride was cute, but as they were driving near the apple trees, we could see that most of the apple picking is done. Good thing we didn't pay for a bag. You can actually purchase good looking apples at the produce stand in the front. Parking spaces were ample, a lot of portapotty and some fun activities here and there like pumpkin patch photo ops, duck race, a bouncy house and a hay stack. The only saving grace was the food. It was actually decent pizza, chicken tenders and fries. The apple cider donut was okay, sweet but not as fluffy and soft as I hope it to be. The hot dog was a miss.

Come for the donuts! Yes it's absolutely worth the drive from wherever you are coming from. All the…read morebaked goods are amazing! There are a few places in the area, but this one is great. No cover charge and I could eat a dozen donuts. We got the scones and apple strudel as well. Both 12/10! The apple cider is also off the charts. Some of the best I've had. The pies are super fresh and I wanted one of everything! They post that they sell at local DeCicco's as well but can't confirm if it's all flavors... No u pick apples but they have every variety imaginable in the stand and all were fresh like they were picked that day. Plenty of other farm fresh veggies and honey. There is also some spots to eat outside and a food truck with some pizza and bbq options. The road to get here is a little rough. Super narrow and some spots where only one car can pass at a time. There is a parking lot and street parking available. Would very much depend on the time of day and year you are going but we were able to get a spot in front at the end of the day. Would definitely recommend for anyone of all ages especially if you love apple cider donuts!

The food truck outside is painfully slow. It took about 20-25 minutes to order food and then…read moreanother 30 minutes to get the food. They have some bbq options at this location. Around 2pm, they were sold out of pork and wings. Live music outside (country) and several picnic tables outside. Bathroom is an outhouse. The donuts are good - they're the fried kinds. Not super friendly staff. The cheddar scone was suepr dry and tough - it wasn't flaky at all.

Finally had a chance to go apple picking with a group of friends at this lovely, sprawling orchard…read moreduring Fall Festival Country Music theme weekend. There was a lot going on throughout, including awesome live music, hot apple cider, farm store filled with gourmet products, multiple food vendors, pumpkin cheesecake tastings, and of course the vast orchard where all the apple trees were, which were all located uphill. There were over 10 different types of apples, such as Mutsu, Evergreen, Macoun, Snapdragon, and Honeycrisp. I mostly collected the more unique kinds. I also managed to locate the Pear trees, way behind the hay riding area. I picked Asian and Bosc pears. We went on a hay ride, which was $5 and it was rustic, bumpy, giving a sweeping view of the beautiful orchard grounds. Back in the main area, we had lunch. By this time, lines were pretty long, so we divided and conquered, as well as found a place to sit. I shared Pork Ribs and Fries, which were both very tasty. The Ribs were delightfully tender and well seasoned. Fries were perfectly crispy. One draw back was that most everything at the store and most lunch items were quite expensive. Overall, there were great vibes, and I really enjoyed the views at the farm, apple / pear picking, as well as the hay ride.

One of the best times I've had in a really long time!…read more As a born and raised Floridian, I'd never been apple picking, but a fall trip demanded it so we found ourselves here on the last weekend of the season. We started down at the bottom of the hill with "Apple Cannons" ! Pneumatic launchers that lobbed our apples into an old truck, pumpkins, hay bales, and fun targets. So awesome! Then we headed up to the main event and wow! It was a total vibe! - A live band playing exactly the perfect country music you'd expect at an apple orchard on a cool fall day. - Vendors selling soft & hard cider, juice, various hot foods, and my personal favorite, hot fresh apple cider donuts! - Costumed characters walking around passing out trick or treat candy to the kids. - An Apple orchard! Row after row after row of apple trees, most were picked pretty clean, but we found lots of juicy and delicious fruit waiting for us on the trees. You can wander around and eat whatever you want or buy a bag and take some home... We did both! Inside there's a general store and souvenir shop as well, and everyone we let or talked to was helpful and friendly, but we had all our fun out in the open.

Went for the tree lighting this year for the first time. I like that it is one of the evergreen…read moretrees growing at the farm. There was caroling which added to the holiday feels. There were a few vendors, Meet and photos with Santa (indoors) and hayrides for a fee. The farm store was open - merchandise available ( good for gifts ) and we got some hot cocoas there. Just loved the atmosphere. Good for families, esp with young children bec has just enough to do to keep everybody entertained. And it felt like I was far from NYC, when I was not even a 1/2 hr from home. No admission fee for this event. Found free street parking nearby.

What a wonderful place. A 47 acre working farm, plopped smack dab in the middle of city…read moreneighborhoods. The difference is like night and day.... The first time I was here, my late partner brought me here years ago, and I immediately fell in love with the place. Most of the time the farm is free, unless you are coming to a special event. There's plenty of spaces for walking, you can see food and flowers being grown, and you can tell that the animals are being well taken care of. One of the big events of the year, is the "Maize maze. It's not as easy as it looks. the one time, my partner and I did the maze, Yep. We got lost. However, we did make it out without ever having to either call for help, or use the "cheater platform. " This is a wonderful escape from the city, right smack dab in the city.

Arrived for early June strawberry picking for mama's birthday. The family and myself enjoyed our…read moreexperience, the strawberries are yummy. I will say, there needs to be more food options & enough of it. Price point is a hit or miss depending on how big your group is. Unsure what's the point of the time slots. You HAVE to make sure you RSVP but you can arrive anytime before 5pm? I did see apples, peaches & other fruits in the process of growing. I plan on visiting again for event days.

Very cute spot for apple picking! I went rather late in the season so many apple trees were picked…read morethrough, but they do a good job of noting which trees are done for the season and including bins of apple varieties that are pre-picked. There's a hay bale ride constantly cycling through the farm so you can hop on and off whenever you want, but the orchard is pretty walkable as well. Overall, the apples were sweet and the farm made it a fun and easy experience though I wish they also provided sticks for reaching apples higher up in trees. The corn maze was pretty fun and they have a few sheep to pet. They have several food options including vegan selections and their hard cider was pretty good.

Even though it was a little pricey (I'm used to the CT. Farm prices)to get in it was well worth it!…read moreBarton Orchards had a hayride (that made a stop so you can pick apples), the biggest corn maze I've been to,haunted house, fire pit(to warm yourself up),magic show, live music,petting zoo,& mini amusement park! This place is like the Disney world of farms. The employees @ the bars & restaurants were pleasant.I can't say that about the entry ticket booth/amusement park ones. Let's just say they need a cider or two to lighten up. P.S. The cider donuts were to die for. Nice,warm,fresh yummy to my tummy!

Decided to take a drive to pick apples and a pumpkin for Halloween and chose Barton Orchards. The…read moreweather was perfect and we enjoyed a full & beautiful day including pig races, a few local tasty beers, a rather doughy unremarkable pizza, hay rides (to & from the Apple orchards) and picking a nice variety of apples and one LARGE (30+ lb) pumpkin. The apples were $22 for a small bag (25 apples or so?) and the huge pumpkin was $15. The sugared apple donuts were very good! The entire day was a lotta fun. I'd recommend the trip.

Still the farmers market that's the largest in Manhattan, and with the best variety. There are over…read more50 vendors from regional producers, bringing baked goods, coffee and tea, flowers, candles, herbs & spices, condiments, meats and charcuterie, dairy and cheeses, all sorts of seasonal fruits and vegetables, bath and beauty items, specialty foods like honey, kimchi, wine & beer. There's also a section of local artists selling things like tshirts, knickknacks, art pieces like paintings and collages. Regardless if I buy anything, I just love walking around the market looking at all the fresh, colorful produce, thinking of what delicious dishes could be made from the plethora of ingredients. Many top restaurants in the city book directly with vendors here, which says something about the quality of the products. Still open Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat. Usually the most vendors on Saturday I think. From 8am to 6pm, though on certain days depending on weather some vendors might start taking down their stands earlier. For more info: https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/manhattan-union-square-sa

I've been coming to this farmers market for almost 2 decades!! It has everything but the best time…read moreto come in my opinion is in the fall before thanksgiving. The fruit and veggies are always so fresh and there's so much to pick from for great prices. Yes farmer's markets are more pricey but if you think about it it's really not when you can get so much more and better quality! There's a great variety of goods not just food. The vibe is always a lot of fun and classic staple to the city.

I've ordered here before at the old JC location but the new JC location just opened and it's…read moreliterally across the street from me. We ordered the buffalo grilled chicken wrap, pulled pork burrito and carrot cake. The buffalo chicken Caesar wrap was delicious; perfect spicy Caesar mix and perfect chicken to lettuce ratio. The croutons were so tasty. I'm really impressed by this wrap and for $13, a steal. The pulled pork burrito was also very tasty. We wished the wrap and burrito came with a side but you can add on a side for an additional cost. I LOVE the carrot cake from here. It's the perfect dessert. Not too carroty and not too heavy. The new JC location's menu is not as extensive as the Hoboken menu but there's still a decent amount to choose from. I'm hoping they add more items as time goes one! There's plenty of room to dine if you want. I

Best chicken Caesar wrap in the area - the only place I eat this wrap is here and with the fries…read moreone of best combos!!!! This place rocks!