Best Farmers Market In NYC To Check Out

While New York City is touted as being the concrete jungle, there are ways to reconnect with Mother Earth. Thanks to the many farmer’s markets dotted throughout the city, you can shop locally and sustainably at the market stands overflowing with veggies, fruits, and irresistible treats. From Manhattan’s famous Union Square Greenmarket to the smaller farmers markets of Jackson Heights and Chelsea, all the way up to the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and the rooftop farms in Brooklyn, here are some of the best farmers markets in NYC to check out.

Inwood Greenmarket

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This year-round neighborhood favorite sits at the edge of Inwood Hill Park, one of New York state’s oldest parks featuring tons of walking trails, forested areas, the region’s last natural salt marsh, and a rare chance to spot a bald eagle. Each Saturday morning, people of all ages, backgrounds, and tastes flock here to do their weekly shopping and connect with neighbors and friends. With over 20 market stands year-round, you can stock up everything from plump fall apples and pears, locally brewed ciders, dark leafy greens to jars of pickles and chutneys from Divine Brine, and more! Market Hours: Saturdays, year-round between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Location: Isham St between Seaman Ave. and, Cooper St, New York, 10034

New York Botanical Garden Farmers Market

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Strolling NYBG’s gorgeous 250-acre grounds is an experience no one should miss, and Wednesdays throughout summer and into fall are the best time to do it. Why? It is when you can load up on locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, and specialty items like custardy small-batch ice cream from Penny Lick and buttery croissants from Wave Hill Breads, and more. On select days in September, there is also live music featuring NYC-area musicians. For those who plan to visit the garden or don’t want to lug your purchases or have your lettuce wilt, the farmers market even offers a Veggie Valet service, which lets you drop off your bags of produce and store them on ice while you explore. Market Hours: Wednesdays in October between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Location: 2900 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10458

Tucker Square Greenmarket

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For uptowners in Manhattan, Tucker Square Greenmarket across the street from Lincoln Center is a great alternative to those that are far and need a bit of travel to get to. You will go home with picture-perfect produce like eggplant, corn and greens, and delicate squash blossoms alongside specialty ingredients like goat cheese from Miracle Springs Farm and sorghum syrup from Wood Homestead. There are also farmstead cheeses, fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, duck and duck charcuterie, eggs, artisanal baked goods. Knowledgeable growers are on-site ready to explain how to care for their plants, flowers, and herb pots indoors and out. Market Hours: Thursdays & Saturdays, year-round between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Location: W 66th St &, Broadway, New York, NY 10023