New York’s Hudson Valley region is well-known for its farmers’ markets and orchards — and come fall, you can bet just about everyone will be indulging in the region’s most popular sport: apple picking! So roll up those sleeves, grab a basket, and consult our guide to apple picking in the Hudson Valley.
A directory of (most of) the Valley’s pick-your-own farms and apple orchards
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Jazz up your apples with delicious new recipes from the Culinary Institute of America
By Tori Huntsinger
This collection of Valley-made hard cider, vodka, and brandy lets you have your apples and drink them too. Raise a glass to these autumn cocktails
By Tori Huntsinger
Soak up the season with apple-inspired candles, soaps, and more
By Tori Huntsinger
Our Web calendar is chock-full of fall fests, and you know what that means: Apple cider, candied apples, and apple pie!
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