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Fall is for farms! Our favorite farm to visit, which we go to every October is Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, CA. If you’re looking for a great family-friendly activity to do with your kids or even a great date idea, here are some of the best farms across the country to check out:
1. Apple Holler – Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Location: Sturtevant, Wisconsin
What Makes It Special: Apple Holler is known for its extensive apple orchards, pumpkin patch, and family-friendly activities, including hayrides, corn mazes, and a barnyard play area.
Offerings: Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and pears. The farm also has a restaurant serving farm-to-table meals and delicious apple cider donuts.
Open: Daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, September through November.
Cost: $20 per person for admission, which includes a bag for picking apples or pumpkins.
Other Details: They offer special events throughout the fall, including Halloween-themed activities and weekend festivals.
2. Lyman Orchards – Middlefield, Connecticut
Location: Middlefield, Connecticut
What Makes It Special: Lyman Orchards is a historic farm offering pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, as well as an elaborate corn maze that changes themes annually.
Offerings: Apple and pumpkin picking, corn maze, bakery with fresh pies, and a farm market.
Open: 9 AM to 5 PM daily, from mid-September through late October.
Cost: Admission to the farm is free; the corn maze costs $10-$12.
Other Details: Lyman Orchards also offers golf and hosts seasonal events like the Apple Barrel Festival.
3. Blake Farms – Armada, Michigan
Location: Armada, Michigan
What Makes It Special: One of Michigan’s oldest and largest cider mills, Blake Farms offers a wide range of activities, including a haunted hayride, a petting zoo, and a pumpkin patch.
Offerings: Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers; cider mill; corn maze; and seasonal events.
Open: Daily from 8 AM to 6 PM, September through October.
Cost: $10 for general admission, with additional costs for certain activities.
Other Details: Blake Farms is famous for its hard cider and craft beer, making it a hit with adults as well.
4. Barton Hill Farms – Bastrop, Texas
Location: Bastrop, Texas
What Makes It Special: Barton Hill Farms offers a picturesque setting on the banks of the Colorado River, with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and live music.
Offerings: Pumpkin picking, corn maze, beer garden, food trucks, and games for kids.
Open: Weekends from 10 AM to 6 PM, late September through early November.
Cost: $20 for general admission.
Other Details: This farm is great for Instagram-worthy photos, with scenic backdrops and plenty of fun props.
5. Los Rios Rancho – Oak Glen, California
Location: Oak Glen, California
What Makes It Special: Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Los Rios Rancho is known for its heirloom apple varieties and beautiful fall foliage.
Offerings: Apple picking, cider pressing demonstrations, hayrides, and BBQ on weekends.
Open: 9 AM to 5 PM daily, from September through November.
Cost: Free admission, but activities and food are priced separately.
Other Details: The farm hosts live music and has hiking trails with stunning views of the orchard and surrounding mountains.
6. Sky Top Orchard – Flat Rock, North Carolina
Location: Flat Rock, North Carolina
What Makes It Special: Sky Top Orchard offers stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a popular spot for apple picking in the Southeast.
Offerings: Apple picking, pumpkins, a farm store with fresh apple cider, donuts, and a bamboo forest playground.
Open: 9 AM to 6 PM daily, from August through late October.
Cost: Free admission, pay for what you pick.
Other Details: They also offer wagon rides and a chance to feed farm animals, making it a hit with kids.
7. Johnson’s Corner Farm – Medford, New Jersey
Location: Medford, New Jersey
What Makes It Special: Johnson’s Corner Farm offers a fun, interactive experience with tractor rides to the pumpkin and apple fields, a Discovery Barnyard, and animal farm.
Offerings: Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, corn maze, bakery, and fall festivals.
Open: 10 AM to 5 PM daily, from September through October.
Cost: $8 for general admission; additional fees for picking and activities.
Other Details: Their fall festivals include live music, food vendors, and crafts, making it a festive family outing.
8. Treworgy Family Orchards – Levant, Maine
Location: Levant, Maine
What Makes It Special: This farm is a New England favorite, offering a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, and one of the best apple cider donuts in the state.
Offerings: Apple and pumpkin picking, corn maze, petting zoo, and hayrides.Open: 10 AM to 6 PM daily, September through October.
Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for children (includes maze and hayrides).
Other Details: The farm store sells local honey, jams, and freshly made pies, perfect for taking a bit of Maine home with you.
9. Great Country Farms – Bluemont, Virginia
Location: Bluemont, Virginia
What Makes It Special: Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Country Farms offers one of the most diverse farm experiences, with a pumpkin patch, apple picking, and a large play area for kids.
Offerings: Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, corn maze, wagon rides, and a farm market.
Open: 9 AM to 5 PM daily, from September through November.
Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for kids; separate fees for activities.
Other Details: The farm hosts special events like the Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival and Cider Festival, which are big draws for visitors.
10. Queen Creek Olive Mill – Queen Creek, Arizona
Location: Queen Creek, Arizona
What Makes It Special: While not a traditional apple or pumpkin farm, Queen Creek Olive Mill offers a unique fall experience with olive picking, a pumpkin patch, and farm-to-table dining.
Offerings: Olive and pumpkin picking, farm tours, olive oil tastings, and a restaurant serving seasonal dishes.
Open: 8 AM to 4 PM daily.
Cost: $10 for farm tours; other activities are priced separately.
Other Details: The Mill also hosts seasonal events and cooking classes, making it a unique fall destination in the desert.
These farms offer the quintessential fall experience with activities that cater to both kids and adults, making them perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, want to enjoy a hayride, or simply savor some fresh apple cider, these farms have something for everyone.
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