The leaves are a-changin', the temperatures are slowly beginning to drop and the sun (unfortunately) is falling quicker and quicker these days. With fall right around the corner, there's no better time of year to start one of the season's most cherished traditions - apple picking.

Rather than narrow down some of our favorite U-Pick farms and fruit stands, we created an interactive map with the area's pick-your-own orchards and freshly-picked apple stands around Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Whether you wanted to tackle the fields with friends or family and just drop by for some delicious apple cider, we've got you covered. Click right on the marker for the place's address, website and a special tip.

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Think we missed something? Leave us a comment and we'll add it to our map.