It’s fall in the Capital Region, which can only mean one thing – it’s time to pick some apples! Apples are New York’s top fruit crop, making us the second-largest apple producing state in the country. This year, production is up 2 percent in the Empire State, with an expected 32 million bushels.

Luckily for Starbuck Island residents, there are several u-pick apple orchards within a short drive of our Troy apartments.

U-Pick Apple Orchards in Albany & Saratoga Counties

Please keep in mind that apple picking may be a little different than normal this year. Be sure to bring your mask, practice social distancing, and call ahead or visit each orchard’s website before you go, as some may require reservations.

DeVoe’s Rainbow Orchard, Clifton Park NY

U-pick apples, cider donuts, bakery, general store, sandwich and ice cream shop. Located 17 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-87 N. Get Directions.

(518) 371-8397 | Visit Website

Bowman Orchards, Rexford NY

U-pick apples, food trucks, pony rides, pumpkin patch, farm store, hay rides, farm animals, corn maze and kids activites . Located 22 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-87 N. Get Directions.

(518) 371-2042 | Visit Website

Riverview Orchards, Rexford NY

U-pick apples, corn maze, cider donuts, bakery, gourmet & specialty shop. Located 22 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-87 N and Grooms Road. Get Directions.

Stanton Feura Farms, Fuera Bush NY

U-pick apples and pumpkins, cider donuts, corn mazes, hay rides and kids activities. Located 27 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-787 S and NY-32 S. Get Directions.

(518) 768-2344 | Visit Website

Indian Ladder Farms, Altamont NY

U-pick apples, cider donuts, farm market, cafe, cidery and brewery with tasting room and beirgarten, yoga classes and more. Located 30 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-87 S. Get Directions.

(518) 765-2956 | Visit Website

Fo’Castle Orchard, Burnt Hills NY

U-pick apples, cider donuts and baked goods, country store and restaurant. Located 30 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-87 N and NY-146 W. Get Directions.

(518) 399-8322 | Visit Website

Altamont Orchards, Altamont NY

U-pick apples, cider and farm market. Located 33 minutes from our Troy apartments via US-20 W/Western Avenue. Get Directions.

(518) 861-5436 | Visit Website

Saratoga Apple, Schuylerville NY

U-pick apples, cider donuts, farm market, hard cider and tasting room. Located 41 minutes from our Troy apartments via I-87 N. Get Directions.

(518) 695-3131 | Visit Website