This Long Island farm is filled with over 24 different types of berries throughout the summer and early fall. For a small fee, you gain entry to the berry patch with a quart container to fill; you can also buy pre-picked berries at the farm stand. Patty's "bunches" are flowers, sold pre-picked and include blossoms such as sunflowers, dahlias and zinnias. The farm also features an "Ice Cream Patch", where visitors can buy scoops of seasonal flavors like sugar snap pea and blackberry sage.

A family-run farm for four generations, Lewin Farms was the first U-pick farm on Long Island. Spanning 1,100 acres, this Suffolk County farm grows pretty much everything (including Christmas trees later in the year) but from late June through August is when it's got strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries for the picking. Call the farm to get a pre-recorded message with picking conditions that's updated daily.

Early summer is strawberry time at Ochs; come back later for blueberries, blackberries and raspberries—you can also pick veggies, peaches and tomatoes at this Warwick, NY farm. Flowers are for sale at the farm stand, and Ochs makes homemade ice cream from fruit grown on site. The farm recommends calling or checking Facebook for availability before heading out.

This family-owned farm in the Hudson Valley has roots going back to 1892. You can get all kinds of fruit here: cherries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, apples—and veggies too! Note that the GPS address is 306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh, NY.

Devoted to the practice of ecological farming, Fishkill says its berries are "beyond organic", which means as much as possible, they try to grow berries "spray-free." In addition to strawberries, raspberries and currants, the farm also offers a selection of great summer herbs, vegetables, flowers and now has a Treasury Cider Bar. Check the farm's Facebook page for the latest news on prime picking.

Kelder's farm offers pick-your-own berries and veggies, along with lots of activities for the kids. You must make a reservation, which gets you access to all the activities (mini-golf, jumping pillow, etc.) and a pint of u-pick produce. Picking slots are scheduled every 30 minutes, and picking is rain or shine, with no refunds. Don't leave without a snap with "Chomsky", the world's largest garden gnome—for real, he's in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Johnson's Corner Farm promises the best of New Jersey's famous blueberries, sweet corn and peaches (plus veggies like string beans and zucchini). The kids will love the Discovery Barnyard with animals, splash pad and play areas, and you'll marvel at the sunflower fields.

Head to Terhune for blueberries and thornless (!) blackberries through August. This is another farm with flowers to pick, farm animals to visit, a winery, plus a reading series for kids, live music and festivals throughout the summer.