RYE, NY—Cutting down your own Christmas tree is a great way to kick off the holiday season and a fun excuse for a family trip. Before you find the perfect tree, there’s time to stroll around the grounds and smell the fresh pine scent that so happily sums up the holiday. We’ve listed a few nearby Christmas tree farms. If you missed your favorites, let us know in the comments below.
Westchester
Wilkins Fruit and Fir Farm, 1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights
Stuart’s Farm, 62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs
Hudson Valley
Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm, 214 Route 308, Rhinebeck
Wonderland Farm, 191 White Schoolhouse Road, Rhinebeck
Hardenburgh Christmas Tree Farm, 206 Hardenburgh Road, Ulster Park
Fabulous Firs, 664-702 Van Wagner Road, Poughkeepsie
Solvang Farm, 80 Bedell Road, Poughkeepsie
Mountain Fresh Farms, 282 Orchard Road, Highland
Putnam
Hardwick Tree Farm, 213 Wood Street, Mahopac (845-528-5814)
Cockburn Farm, 1611 Route 9, Garrison
Orange County
Emmerich Tree Farm, 101 Sleepy Valley Road, Warwick
Fox Ridge Tree Farm, 17 Kays Way, Warwick
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By Joan Vos Macdonald, Patch Staff | Nov 23, 2017 1:00 pm ET | Updated Nov 23, 2017 1:00 pm ET