Popular Pumpkin Patches Closest To The Upper Manhattan Area

UPPER MANHATTAN, NY — There's around a month left to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field before Halloween, and while there obviously aren't any in Washington Heights or Inwood, there are some just a short trip away.

A journey to the pumpkin patch is a fall favorite for lots of families in the Upper Manhattan area. Many fields have free activities like corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

It’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin farms closest to the Washington Heights or Inwood area.

• Queens County Farm Museum
• Schmitt's Family Farm, Long Island
• Elwood Pumpkin Farm, Long Island
• Decker Farm, Staten Island
• Stuart's Fruit Farm, Westchester
• Alstede Farms, New Jersey