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The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards

The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards apple orchard in Poughkeepsie, New York

Contact & location

Address
462 Noxon Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Where The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards is located

The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards sits within the New York apple belt, close enough to Poughkeepsie for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

From Poughkeepsie center, 462 Noxon Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.

Once you're in the area, downtown Poughkeepsie has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.

Weather at The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Planning apple picking near Poughkeepsie? Here's what's on file for The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards

Pick-your-own is available at The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards tracks the rest of New York. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.

What to Bring

  • • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
  • • Closed-toe walking shoes
  • • A light jacket or flannel
  • • Sunscreen and a hat
  • • Water bottles for the walk
  • • Reusable bags for the ride home
  • • A camera or phone charged for photos
  • • Small bills for cider and donuts

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.

What else is there to do at The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards?+

Beyond picking, The Apple Core, Grown by Barton Orchards offers pick-your-own.

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