A great spots for kids and families!! Make sure you book your reservation time in advance, they do…read morenot accept walk ins. It is a $2.50 fee to sign up for a reservation and you pay for the apples depending on weight of the bag. Frozen apple cider, apple cider donuts, and normal apple cider are just some of things I bought and everything was delicious!

My friends and I recently visited this orchard for an apple picking experience and we had the time…read moreof our lives!! This orchard was one of the last ones to still have apple picking available in the first week of November which we were super grateful for. Since most of the remaining apples were on the top of the trees they were thoughtful enough to provide ladders across the orchard which was support useful and made our experience fun and enjoyable. The instructions were very simple and were had the best time enjoying ourselves in the orchard. The apples were absolutely delicious and we also bought other stuff in their store. The apple cider was delicious and so were the Donuts. The donuts were not too greasy and fried perfectly unlike a lot of other places which I absolutely loved. I grabbed a bag for my friend who also loved the donuts so much!! One thing I would love to see here is maybe some sort of savory or fresh food options, like a crepe station or panini situation. I would have loved to sit outside in the picnic tables and have a sandwich. After a whole day of apple picking that is probably the only thing that will push this 5 star experience over the top. If you are looking for a fun, family friendly outdoor activity, please come here!!

I've always wanted to go visit the famous lavender farm in Long Island but I never got the chance…read more Yesterday someone asked if I wanted to go to a lavender farm in NJ and I jumped at the chance. When you first pull up, it looked kind of small, but in actuality, they have four patches of lavender so it was pretty substantial. It was $21 to pick a bunch that would fit around the plastic tie they gave you. Picking is hard work in 90 degree heat so we wound up only picking one bunch and sharing the lavender. They said to dry it upside down to keep the color and shape. Highly recommend! Pro tip: go find a real restroom before you arrive because there are no restrooms. Only a porta potty but it did not smell bad. But what if someone has an accident over there one of these days? Just saying.

Pleasant Valley Lavender is a small, quaint, location to do a few things: Pick your own lavender,…read moreview an active bee hive, take Instagram worthy photos, and peruse through a nicely stocked gift shop. If all you want to do is view their lavender garden and stroll through their fields, that's fine, as well. The entire property is not large, but it's very well decorated, maintained, and the owner is very friendly and helpful. If you're in the area, give Pleasant Valley a look see.

Love the ability to pick my own fresh veggies for a reasonable price. I picked strawberries a…read morecouple of weeks ago, and they were great as well!

Hallock's was such a hit! I'm honestly sad to say I've lived in Jersey my entire life and never…read moreeven knew this place existed. We went on a Tuesday morning, and from the moment we pulled in, it was a great experience. When you arrive, they ask how many bags you want, give you big plastic bags, and then you're off to pick your own produce. We decided to pick collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, sweet potatoes, and a few peppers. Some items were out of season, so we bought those inside the market instead. Inside, we grabbed garlic, tomatoes, scallions, apples, onions, and a bottle of peach cider which I highly recommend! Everything was fresh and flavorful. The workers were all friendly, helpful, and welcoming. You can drive around the farm, park your car to the side, and pick whatever you need. When you're done, you stop at the booth, unload your items to be weighed, and pay there. They accept both cash and all major credit cards. A few tips: wear old clothes and shoes, and definitely don't get your car washed before going because everything gets dusty! I also saw a few people using scissors or knives to cut their vegetables, which is a smart idea, though we picked ours by hand. After getting home, cleaning everything, and cooking up the greens for dinner, I have to say they were the best greens I've ever had in my life. Farm-to-table food truly hits different. The prices were very fair and much cheaper than the supermarket & the quality was unbeatable. I highly recommend visiting this farm for some fresh, nutritious produce to feed your family.

If you live in this area, you should take the time to visit this farm…read more You can pick your peaches with your pen hands. The price per pound of about 1/2 of what you pay at the supermarket. That's not the main reason. The main benefit is that you get pick them fresh. It's also a good experience.

Highly recommend. I found this from a Google search…read more They're tucked away and require driving on windy roads with beautiful scenery. They answer the phone when you call. Very pleasant on the phone and in person. They provide clear instructions on how to pick your own from their orchards and escort you to the exact area. They offer fresh items in front if you don't want to pick. This bucket list item was so simple and so fun. Their customer service was wonderful, and simple. And the best part? Their peaches (the only fruit ready to pick at the time) taste divine.