Great place for children of all ages. If you grew up around barn animals this farm would be familiar. Started out with a visit to the pot bellied pigs. Then an in-depth presentation of the Alpacas and Llamas. Complete with petting. Next a stroll past several apple trees. Next their affectionate donkey, Dominick. A gorgeous view of the valley and mountains in the distance and finally goat feeding and their cows. Well worth the drive the time and modest fee. read more

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If you have NEVER been to any sort of farm this may interest you. We were not impressed and honestly a little bored. Maybe it was the young female guide that seemed bored to be there. She was a nice girl and was not rude she was just not very informative about the farm - she told us more about a mule passing gas than she did about the history of the farm or the alpacas - many people had to ask questions to get any information. There were alpacas - couldn't touch them that day, there was a pot belly pig, lots of goats, one cow and 2 horses. The tour consisted of more walking around the farm than learning. I'm sorry - I just thought for the amount of time it took to get there and at 20$ per person it would be more informative. read more

Don't miss out on this tour! It's a well spent hour of personal interaction with Llamas, Alpacas, goats, pigs, and a mule with a super personality! read more

Apple Hill Farm - Attraction Farms Near Me - Banner Elk, North Carolina

We loved seeing all the animals and learning about them! The farm is just so beautiful and our guide, Ash, was super knowledgeable. The ways the animals are protected from predators is so interesting! read more

Apple Hill Farm is a cute farm that holds farm tours. They have pigs, horses, donkeys, angora goats, great Pyrenees (dogs), llamas, and alpacas! The alpacas were the main reason I drove over an hour to the farm! The animals, especially the angora goats and alpacas, were so cute and well taken care of. You can't go into the enclosures, but the animals get close enough to the fences for you to pet them. The tour guide was very informative and seemed very passionate with her job. The tours are about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. They have the tours Mondays - Saturdays: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm and Sundays: 12:30 pm & 2 pm. They sell fresh eggs and items made from alpaca fiber. The alpacas are so soft! It's $12/adults 11 and up, $7/children 4 to 10, and free for toddlers. No reservations needed. Just show up before the scheduled tours. read more

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Really enjoyed coming here with our family! Loved seeing all of the animals and our tour guide, Eva, was super friendly and knowledgeable. It was obvious that she loves her job and puts pride into what she does and what the farm stands for. We loved learning about the jobs of the different animals and hearing how they came to the farm. read more

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We really enjoyed Apple Hill Farm. Our tour guide Tyler was very knowledgeable and kind. We loved seeing all the animals. The property has beautiful views. All the staff was very nice. I didn't want to leave. read more

Apple Hill Farm - Attraction Farms Near Me - Banner Elk, North Carolina

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I have not been to this location just yet , this review is more about the customer service and winter pricing for 2024 and also the availability. According to the person that answered the phone as of now they are selling individual tickets for $17 Wednesday through Saturday (last tour is at 2:00PM) and Sunday through Tuesday they take parties of 1 to 5 people and I believe up to seven people for approximately $75 but I would call for that Group pricing just to make sure. I just wanted to update the pricing on here because the last review stated that it was only $12 for individual tickets. The young lady answered the phone Abby was very friendly and I look forward to visiting the farm. read more

Alpacas, goats, llamas, donkeys and dogs. It's not a petting zoo. The animals decide if they want to be touched -- and for us that means we mostly cuddled the golden retriever on the property. But we had a good time walking around on the tour and learning more about fiber goats and alpacas. read more

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Property: Beautiful property that I'm grateful is being shared with the public (at a cost) but I wouldn't recommend for anyone with kids under 5 or anyone elderly or with mobility constraints. Tour: Tour guide was kind but there was a lot of repeated content and the tour dragged on and on. She stopped every time a child interrupted which was frequent in a group of random children. I think the tour should have free time at each pen to explore (while monitored by a tour guide) because it felt rude to take photos or try to pose kids while she was talking (again, she would stop her tour if interrupted in the slightest). Felt like she was the focus of the tour more than the animals. My biggest disappointment was that we literally only got a glimpse of alpacas across the pen at the outset of the tour. Alpacas were the main reason for our visit and I was disappointed we didn't get to circle the primary area. Then, as we were leaving our parking spot, we stopped so I could snap a picture of the Alpaca at the side of the gate and I got rudely yelled at from across the way by another tour guide to "get back in my car". I was being respectful and calm and was still feet away from the fence- just wanted to catch a photo of the animal I came to see and it really soured the experience overall. Overall, I didn't leave with the fuzzy feeling that was advertised. read more

We had fun on a private tour of the Alpaca farm. Besides alpacas, the animals also included 2 llamas, some donkeys, pigs, cows, goats, chickens, dogs. The views were spectacular. Of course no trip to an alpaca farm would be complete without buying some amazing yarn. I got 2 kits- one for a beaded shawl, and fingerless gloves. Already working on the shawl. read more

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Nice little alpaca and llama farm. Nice tour guides and store where you can buy unique alpaca fur textiles read more

Apple Hill Farm - Alpaca eating grass lol - Attraction Farms Near Me - Banner Elk, North Carolina

If you're looking for a new adventure, I so recommend Apple Hill Farm. During the Christmas season tours run every 30 minutes. I am on a mountain retreat with a group and 5 of us decided to leave the cabin to see the Alpacas. So glad we did! The staff are very friendly and will answer any questions. You go on about a 30-45 minute walking tour to see a variety of different animals (some you are allowed to pet.) At the end of the tour you are led to a gift shop with all things alpaca and they give you complimentary hot apple cider or hot chocolate. The owner, Lee was inside the store and she was so kind. I would love to go back sometime. TIP: It is a rough road - may attention to weather before making the trek. It can be muddy and they often get snow in the winter. It is NOT paved all the way to the farm. read more

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Great destination experience if looking for something to do around Banner Elk. Not a petting zoo per se but a working farm.

We had an amazing time at Apple Hill Farm! We attended the Saturday morning tour. Emma was our awesome tour guide. She was kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The tour takes you through the farm where you learn so much along the way and you can pet/feed some of the animals! Plus the view of the mountains is breathtaking. During the tour, we saw the guard donkeys, pigs, alpacas, llama, chickens, goats, cows, horses, and dogs. The tour then ends back at the barn where you can see their store. In the store, you can learn more about alpaca/llama fibre and purchase various products. We made sure to purchase a few alpaca products to take home. I believe you can also view and purchase some of their products on their website. Overall, we had a great time and learned a lot about the life and care of these animals. I definitely recommend going here to support local farms and to learn more about it! read more

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What an amazing time. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. They made sure every step was kept to keep everyone as safe as possible. The farm is great. The animals are well taken care of and the staff is knowledgeable. The views are amazing and we look forward to visiting again very soon. read more

This is a cute farm tour. My kids 7 & 8 loved getting to feed and pet/touch the goats and cows. We got there a bit early and the guide was all about getting us going right away. The guide (Katie) was very sweet and patient with my two talkative kiddos!! Thanks so much for this fun tour! Oh...and side note for the covid era we are in. Masks were required and worn by everyone during the tour. Thank YOU!! read more

Apple Hill Farm - Feeding the goats and cows - Attraction Farms Near Me - Banner Elk, North Carolina

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What a fun place Apple Hill Farms is! In addition to the sweet alpacas, goats, and chickens (and dogs!) on the farm, the owners are lovely and kind. We came 30 mins before close and they still offered us a tour. It's a beautiful location with an unparalleled view. The store is also incredible- you can get fresh eggs when they're available, and alpaca yarn and socks. Definitely unique souvenirs! read more

Cannot say enough great things about this place. Peaceful, happy, amazing animals&staff, and views! We had the best time. Cannot wait to come back! read more

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What a delight ! We couldn't take the 2PM , 45 minute tour, this time as we were carrying our 1 year old. Yvonne was so sweet when introducing our baby to chickens, goats , & piglets . The expression " wide-eyed" applies to brand new moments like this for a ' city' child . ( We've loved the tour as 'adults' before. We learned a lot ! The alpaca socks from their alpaca yarn are the best . I enjoy buying unique gifts in the shop.) read more

I didn't get to go on an official tour because I went on a Thursday, but a very nice woman let us look at the pigs, chickens, and goats up-close. The store was very nice and they had three adorable, friendly dogs that greeted us when we got there. Thoroughly would recommend!! read more

What a wonderful experience! I recently took a public tour here with my 2 children (ages 6 and 8). The farm is immaculate. There were no "animal" smells and there were huge hand sanitizing stations at every stop we had along the way. Our tour guide, Milly, was beyond knowledgeable and so sweet. Everyone wore their masks and respected the rules. I was thoroughly impressed with Apple Hill Farm and felt extremely safe during these times visiting with my family. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area! read more

I signed up for Apple Hill Farm's photography tour, and I really enjoyed the morning tour! Cindy, the instructor, was very helpful and knew her stuff! She covered quite a few areas, letting you be creative while also giving tips on checking your background and making sure to move around and get lots of angles. And the animals were so cute and friendly. They made great subjects and I left there with lots of adorable, funny photos of them. And many great memories. Highly recommend the photo tour for folks who are looking for a more unique, individual experience than just a general tour. You can tell they really love their animals. read more

Hands down the highlight of our weekend! Super interesting and educational. We went on a rainy day while on a girls' weekend and loved it. It would also be a great activity to bring young children to. You could tell Emma the tour guide knew her stuff and really loved what she does. We will be back! read more

Great way to kill 90min when in the area. Nice little tour seeing a handful of animals when some good insight. Alpacas and llamas don't disappoint. read more

Popped in with my family for a tour and it was like nothing I've experienced before. The staff is so kind, the animals are all well taken care of and happy and it reflects. The tour was about an hour/ hour and a half, our guide (Emma) was very understanding about answering a 5 year olds non stop questions. She was educational and patient and we all learned a lot while having a great time and enjoying the views! Even picked up some alpaca socks on the way out. read more

Great farm tour. Kids loved it. They have alpacas, lamas, goats, donkeys, pigs, horses, dogs and cats. They were very serious about the safety of the animals and visitors. They also required masks and had hand sanitizer everywhere. read more

We loved this working farm! The alpacas, angora goats, horses, donkeys, and llama (named Gumpty) were enchanting. The views were stunning and the yarn shop had an excellent selection. Call ahead to check tour times. They even added a tour just for us. Brianna was very patient and knowledgeable. read more

Beautiful property but didn't get to explore enough of it or see many animals up close. Hard to entertain young kids with baby goats that they can't touch. Sadly the highlight was 2 donkeys. And very slow with a tour guide who expected a big group with lots if young kids to be quiet, still and listening. Didn't make it to the end. Not something I would recommend. read more

went to visit for childs school spring break in march 2018. $24 for a parent and child(12) is pricey, very small farm. Then the tiny alpaca yarn toy was $17(they wanted to throw in a teeny tiny hat(an inch big) for $5 more!). total $41 for about an hour. we definetly couldnt afford any of the yarns. felt rushed out when we wanted to linger and see the chickens while leaving, from what I understood 90% of the yarns were from Peru. read more

The drive to get here is beautiful! The farm itself is very quaint. When you drive in the view you see is about 75% of the tour. Our guide was very friendly but we were there on a fairly hot day and the tour lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes in the sun. Many of the group were elderly. The entire tour should take less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Nice people, cute animals but very drawn out tour. View from the hill by the goats is gorgeous. read more

Nice visit on a glorious day. The views were spectacular and the farm itself was a hidden gem. Our tour guide did an excellent job showing us around and answering all of our questions. It was fun to see a working farm, spend a little time with nature and learn a few things too! read more

Stopped here to look at their yarn selection (alpaca yarn isnt easy to come by). They have a huge selection and the girls that work there are very helpful. They also have a selection of jams, soaps, toys and dog treats. The Raspberry Jalapeño jam is out of this world. I wish I purchased more than 1 jar. Unfortunately, we came on a day when they were not giving tours of the farm. They did offer a private tour for our group, but we werent willing to pay $60/person. read more

We went to sugar mountain for the week but the low was about 60. We found other great things to do and thus was one of them!

this farm was perfect. super friendly people, adorable animals, ALPACAS, local honey and eggs for sale. love love love read more

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Stopped in for a tour July 2015 while visiting family. Thought the tour price was a little steep (there were 5 of us and I think the price was over $60), but if it goes for upkeep of the farm and animals, then it is worth it. Beautiful farm. Well cared for animals. Don't forget to feed the goats! read more

We came for a Saturday tour. The road to get there is a little steep at points but it's pretty simple to find. We arrived around 1:45pm and signed in and were able to use the bathroom (we drove here directly from Raleigh as the first stop on our trip to the Boone area). We were greeted by a sweet golden retriever, Casper and a Great Pyrenees. We paid for the tour then set off with two employees and another couple. One of the ladies leading the tour said it was her first tour she was leading, and she did great! Our first visit was the pig that lives on the farm, he was really cute and did a couple tricks, and his story (he is rehabilitated) is touching. Next we visited the donkeys (they give you a chance to feed them) and walked over to the alpaca/llama enclosure. Next stop was a nice view of the valley and info about the history of the farm. Unfortunately, it was 'unsafe' for us to go down to see the female alpacas and more donkeys, which was disappointing since we came mainly to see alpacas and the tour was shorter. But we were able to see some goats, Shetland ponys, and horses. The little shop is nice too! Overall, we had a nice time at Apple Hill and the staff was friendly! read more

I took a date there and we went on a tour with about 6 other people. We had a good time...the tour guide (one of the sons) was very friendly and knowledgable. You can get close to the animals and pet them. I would definitely recommend this place. read more