Fall is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with some autumn activities! Long Island’s East End is full of orchards and farms providing enough entertainment for the whole family. Take some time this weekend and check out some of the below hot spots for apple picking on LI:
Harbes Family Farm and Orchard - 5698 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY
With four locations, Harbes Orchard in Riverhead is the only one with a 15 acre apple orchard. Grab a ride on the Apple Express and pick your way till your heart’s content. They also offer a delicious assortment of lunch items and sweet snacks!
Lewin Farms - 812 Sound Avenue, Calverton
With a wide variety of pick your own fruits and vegetables, Lewin Farms' 1,100 acre farm is unmatched. Enjoy picking your favorite crops before getting lost in the 5-acre corn maze! Each year the farm produces a new design which is never quite the same as the last. But don’t worry, it’s challenging but certainly doable for any age group.
With four locations, Harbes Orchard in Riverhead is the only one with a 15 acre apple orchard. Grab a ride on the Apple Express and pick your way till your heart’s content. They also offer a delicious assortment of lunch items and sweet snacks!
Lewin Farms - 812 Sound Avenue, Calverton
With a wide variety of pick your own fruits and vegetables, Lewin Farms' 1,100 acre farm is unmatched. Enjoy picking your favorite crops before getting lost in the 5-acre corn maze! Each year the farm produces a new design which is never quite the same as the last. But don’t worry, it’s challenging but certainly doable for any age group.
Milk Pail Farm and Orchard - 50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill
Spend a day in the Hamptons picking your own apples and pumpkins at Milk Pail Farm and Orchard! Choose from twenty apple varities on dwarf apple trees - so even the tiniest of hands have something to grab!
Hank’s Pumpkintown - 240 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill
Gem mines, corn mazes, and apples - oh my! Family owned and operated Hank’s Pumpkintown has it all! Spend a weekend with the kids picking your favorite apples, getting your faces painted, and eating some fresh picked corn roasted to perfection.
Apple picking is not only great for celebrating the change of season - but eating apples aid in good oral health too! Biting and chewing an apple helps to stimulate the production of saliva, which in turn can reduce tooth decay by lowering bacteria in the mouth!
Enjoy apple picking this weekend - and remember if you have any questions about how to improve your child’s oral health, give us a call! We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment.
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