
Flower Picking in the New York Area
Tulip season is upon us! Here's where you can pick your own fresh tulips near NYC.
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Holland Ridge Farms
86 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ
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Hours: Choose between 3 time slots each day, Monday-Sunday: 9am-12pm; 12–3pm; 3–6pm. The U-Pick tulip schedule runs April 13–27.
Price: All guests require a ticket to enter the farm. U-pick tulips cost $1 per stem. Adult (Ages 13–61) $12.80. Seniors (Age 62+) and Military $10.66. Child (Ages 3–12) $8.53. Infants (Age 0 – 2) Free.
Holland Ridge Farms is located approximately 70 miles from New York City and includes 60 acres of flowers. The farm provides plastic buckets for you to carry your stems. Family friendly activities include a tractor-pulled hayride, farm animals, as well as pony rides and a petting zoo, which are only available on the weekends. A bakery and food trucks are onsite. The farm also includes a Dutch themed souvenir shop. If you plan to take professional photographs, there is no additional fee for photographers.
Waterdrinker Family Farm and Garden
663 Wading River Road. Manorville
(631) 878-8653
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Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Sunday starting April 17.
Price: Tickets can only be purchased at the gate.
The Waterdrinker Family Farm and Garden is located less than 100 miles from New York City. The Waterdrinker Family Farm and Garden planted over 500,000 tulips and other spring flowers this year for families to enjoy. Other attractions include mini golf, tractor pedal cars, and barnyard animals. If you plan your visit for a weekend, the farm features live music and food vendors. This is a pet friendly farm, so bring your dog as long as they are on a leash. The Waterdrinker Family Farm and Garden will host a tulip festival, which will take place for 4-5 weeks beginning on April 17, but does not offer pick-your-own opportunities at this time. If you plan to take professional photographs, there is no additional fee for photographers.