Breeze Hill Farm, Peconic
Breeze Hill Farm is home to more than 1,200 apple trees, offering varieties like Ginger Gold, Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Mutsu. Staff will point you toward the best picking areas depending on the time of year. The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. U-pick is available Wednesday through Sunday.
Harbes Family Orchard, Riverhead
Spanning 15 acres and featuring over 27 apple varieties, Harbes Family Orchard is a favorite for families. Popular apples include Gala, Sansa, Honeycrisp, and Golden Delicious. Apple picking is open Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The orchard is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that pets and outside food or drinks aren't allowed.
Lewin Farms, Calverton
Lewin Farms is one of Long Island’s first u-pick farms and offers not only apples but also pumpkins, peppers, and eggplants. They also have a five-acre corn maze open on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. U-pick hours are generally from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on Tuesdays. The fields are cash only, but there is an ATM on-site.
Wickham’s Fruit Farm, Cutchogue
Dating back to the 1600s, Wickham’s Fruit Farm is rich in history and offers more than 40 apple varieties. U-pick apples are available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During apple season, they offer wagon rides on Saturdays, and their farm stand sells fresh apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, pies, and preserves.
Woodside Orchards, Aquebogue and Jamesport
Woodside Orchards has been family-owned since 1982, with two locations. The Aquebogue location offers weekday apple picking, while the Jamesport location is open on weekends. Both locations offer u-pick apples and baked goods, and the Aquebogue location also has a hard cider tasting room. Pets are welcome in picnic areas but not inside the u-pick orchards.
For a true North Fork fall experience, plan a weekend around apple picking and stay with us at Arbor View House Bed and Breakfast. We’ll help you find the best orchards, tastiest treats, and perfect autumn memories.
