3 Great Places To Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree Near NYC

If you are looking for a fun holiday activity this season, why not venture to a close Christmas tree farm and cut down your very own tree! Most tree farms also have very cute sweets and treats for you to indulge in after you choose your tree. Kids and adults will both enjoy this fun excursion! Keep reading to find out more.

A Christmas tree in a Christmas tree farm decorated with ornaments, lights and berries

Elwood Christmas Tree Farm

If you are looking for a beautiful and expansive tree farm, we have you covered! Visit Elwood’s 20+ acres in Long Island, NY. You will be met with both the jolly views of all the Douglas Fir trees and the incredible scents that only real trees give off! If you need assistance- Elwood Tree Farm employees are more than friendly and ready to help you get your tree tied to your car. Note that the sawing down of your own tree only takes place on the weekends. (They also have precut trees if you would rather pick one up that has already been prepared.) The address is: 1500 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743. It is about 1 hour from NYC.

A young couple carrying a Christmas tree

Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm

Both Douglas and Fraiser Firs await you at Wilken Fruit & Fir Farm! They not only have great trees- but also a Christmas village for you to browse! Plus- they will give all those who purchase a tree a free hot apple cider. A great experience for all! The Fir Farm is located in Westchester County at 1335 White Hill Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY. It is about 55 minutes from NYC.

Christmas trees leaning up against a fence

Averill Farm

If you are looking for a bit of a holiday full day trip- check out Averill Farm located in Washington Depot, CT. While this is 2 hours from NYC- there is a lot of holiday cheer around this part of CT. You can pop into all the towns charming holiday stores and you are close to what is one of the best egg nogs out there, Arethusa Farms! This is a must stop for freshly made egg nog, pies and ice cream! So, if you are looking to fill a day up with an adventure that ends with bringing home a perfect tree- visit Averill Farm. 250 Calhoun Street, Washington Depot CT. There is also an incredibly beautiful hotel in town called the Mayflower Inn and Spa if you want to escape the city for a night. Highly recommend this Inn for a luxurious stay out of the city.

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