On the near side of The Eastern Shore, north of Easton MD, we always take the kids over to Councell…read moreFarms during Sep-Oct. We get our pumpkins, and some colorful gourds and mums and corn-stalks. The kids play in the jumping and sliding and racing areas, and try out the obstacle course and the taller or shorter maze, and give the goats and sheep and chickens something to think about. We always indulge ourselves with some locally-made ice cream :-) Everything is outdoors, so beware the weather. The cost is low. The fun and nostalgia are high :-)

As far as farm fall attractions, this place is just okay. My main complaint about it is that it is…read moreright by a busy highway which is very noisy and takes away from the ambiance of being on a farm but, mostly, it's concerning how there is no fence surrounding the farm so little ones could easily run straight out into the busy highway. I would not want to come here with my kids without having help because it would be very easy for one to slip away and go to the road as some of the activities and attractions are very close to the road so felt like I needed to be very vigilant on one kid at a time. Otherwise, the activities are fine and my kids had fun. There are not many food options but there is a nice selection of pumpkins and a large corn maze.

Absolutely gorgeous! Definitely worth a trip. I will say that you should go right during peak…read moreseason. We went the last weekend of peak bloom and the sunflowers were starting to droop a little bit. I brought my dog (yes! dog friendly!) but the burrs got into his hair and his paws. So if you do bring a dog, please be careful of their paws! Little puppy was carried back into the car and had a nice brushing.

I visited Clear Meadow Farm for the first time in my 3-4 years in Baltimore, and I'm glad I checked…read morethem out. Located about 40-45 minutes away from the city, the farm is easy to find (just type in the address on their website). The entry fee is very reasonable at $5 per car, and they also sell some food (i.e. chips, drinks, baked goods, pulled pork sandwiches) as well as sunflowers up front. Food wasn't particularly memorable but not bad, and the sunflowers were quite the deal (only $1 per stem, or 6 for $5). The actual sunflower field was reasonably sized. It was a bit difficult to navigate through the mud, and also a little hard to get good photos unless you go off the trail and into the flower beds (which you're not supposed to do), but the sunflowers were still pretty. Overall very glad I visited. Not sure if I'd necessarily make the trip out again anytime soon, but I definitely recommend it if you have not gone before!

We took our 9 year old son here for his Capybara birthday dream to come true. Oh boy did this…read moreplace fulfill his dreams!! What an Amazing experience!! We spent $200 for the capybara experience & it was worth every penny! They had all these small kangaroos you could pet, 3 capybaras named Venus, Serena, & Marty. Marty was so sweet he even rolled on his back to let my son tickle his belly. The parking lot is full of animals. This a very peaceful place. The tortoise was my favorite! Highly recommend to support this small exotic farm!! Destiny was so warm & friendly. 100/100!!

$20 per person to feed capybaras and kangaroos? Yes, please! We were passing through on our way to…read morethe beach and found this place online. We were going to book some of the private experiences but they were sold out so we just did the regular farm tour. So glad we did, because as it turned out everyone else who booked at that time except one other couple were late, so we pretty much got the place to ourselves! Our favorite part was feeding the kangaroos, capybaras, and the tortoise. And we got to pet/hold hands with the baby river otters through the fence! They also have horses that we loved scratching, and also porcupines, sloth, prairie dog, donkeys, camels, alpacas, zebras, emus, and an ostrich. The highland cow was off somewhere else apparently about to give birth. Purchase your tix online in advance before you go. Once to the driveway, you have to open the gate, drive through, then close the gate so the animals don't escape! Park just down the driveway near the port-a potty. The owners were really nice and helped teach us about the animals. It was a very hot day and not much shade, but the perfect detour on a long car ride.

Great experience! Super cute small highland cows. You scratch and pet them. Even lay down with…read morethem. They'll nibble your shirt. The animals all look well taken care of. There is a small gift shop and a cute cat in sweater that is free to pet, although they do charge $20/hour to pet the bald cat. There are other animals there (goats, horses) and I think it costs more to cuddle/pet those animals. Be warned - this is a small cow pasture, so expect mud I don't know what a fair price is, but these seems decent Kind of a schlep to get there The bathroom is in their house!

Such a great experience! Aiden was amazing and made sure to make this an unforgettable experience…read more Everyone had a wonderful time loving on the cows and Mrs. Buttons, the mini donkey.

Cox Farms is a family tradition for us every year! The property is huge, and even on busy days,…read morethere are so many things to see and do. The food is delicious, especially the apple cider doughnuts! The hayride is always a favorite, with so many fun surprises along the way. This year, we had Spencer as our hayride driver, and he was absolutely wonderful! He was so kind, fun, and engaging and truly made our ride extra special. It's the little things like that that make the experience even better. We always have such a great time visiting Cox Farms and making memories as a family. Thanks, Cox Farms, for another great visit! We'll be back next year!

A Unique (and Unconventional) Day at Cox Farms…read more ​If you're planning a trip to Cox Farms expecting traditional fall activities, be prepared for something a bit different! ​We took the family recently, and here's how it went: ​Unusual Themes: Forget pumpkins--the hayride features aliens, which definitely sparked some complaints from kids expecting to pick out pumpkins at a non existent pumpkin patch! The animals were tied up in very small spaces. ​Easy Navigation: The corn maze isn't really a maze; it's a clearly marked path, so no getting lost here. ​Crowds & Value: At $30 per ticket, it gets steep for a family. Because it was sold out, the lines for the slides were super long, and some attractions (like the rope swing) were pretty underwhelming ~ one swing and then jump ... are you kidding me? Recommend returning to what Farms do best; pumpkins patches, zip lines, sun flower fields, blow pumpkins out of cannons, pick apples ... be a farm plus reduce your prices to make it more affordable for families to visit.

Who are these adorable, gentle, soft and playful creatures? We met these gentle friends at Breezy…read moreHill Farm in Woodbine, MD which was about an hour's drive from DC. Alpacas, a member of the camelid family, are smaller and nicer than llamas, a relative. Mainly, they don't spit, at least not intentionally. We found these alpacas to be sweet, soft and silly. It was a little difficult to find the farm. The entrance is not clearly marked and we made at least two wrong forays onto adjacent properties before finding the farm. Once there we were welcomed by Heather, one of the owners, who gave us a brief rundown before introducing us to some of their goats, sheep, turkeys, donkey. She led us to the paddocks where the alpacas were, giving us instructions on how to approach them, how to feed them, how to pet them. Most had been recently shorn and Heather provided us with feed and the alpacas eagerly ate from our outstretched palms. They were soft and plush, the females more delicate eaters and the males (separated in a different area) were gobblers. These are animals, not pets, so while they are gentle, they do have wills of their own. It was a warm day and the alpacas enjoyed a spray from the hose. It was funny to see how excited they were to feed (reminds me of my dogs) and they ran after Heather when she got the food. Afterwards, we went to the barn where Heather, a fiber artist, demonstrated how the alpaca fur can be mixed with other fibers, how the wool is felted, and how it can be spun into yarn. There are textiles, yarn, garments for sale. Reservations are required. Sign up for the first time slot. Our tour ran over by 30 minutes and the next group had to wait. It is a picturesque drive to the farm but keep in mind that it turns into a two lane road through country lanes. We had left plenty of time for the drive but with our misdirected turnarounds and some road construction we ended up cutting it close.

We love this alpaca farm! The tour was personal and we learned so much. You can feed and pet the…read morealpacas. Afterwards you go into the shop and the tour guide can show you how they turn the alpaca fiber into clothes and other things. I would definitely recommend visiting and can't wait to come back!

Last year, my Adventure Buddy and I spotted Cherry Crest Adventure Farm while riding the Strasburg…read moretrain and made a mental note to come back someday. Fast forward to a beautiful, sunny Saturday in early October when we realized we'd be nearby with an open adventure slot. WELL, HELLO, CHERRY CREST! We purchased our tickets online ahead of time for significant savings and arrived around noon, apparently at the exact same time as EVERY OTHER HUMAN BEING IN PENNSYLVANIA. The parking fields were packed. Admission lines looked enormous. For a moment, I wondered what we'd gotten ourselves into. But the parking attendants were doing a great job directing traffic, parking was FREE (thank you!), and the admission lines moved surprisingly quickly. Before long, we had our wristbands and were ready to adventure. FIRST STOP: THE DONUT HUT. We grabbed two apple cider donuts and a bottle of apple cider and both exceeded my hopes! The donut was so fresh and hot I had to wait for it to cool before digging in! Soft, fluffy, generously coated in cinnamon sugar and absolutely delicious! If this was how Cherry Crest intended to welcome me, we were going to get along just fine! Next up was the main reason we'd come: THE CORN MAZE! I did my first corn maze last year and decided to make it an annual tradition. Cherry Crest had the honor of being my Corn Maze #2. I'm no corn maze expert, but, this one had some really fun twists! Instead of simply wandering around hoping to eventually find civilization again, we were given a blank grid and tasked with finding pieces throughout the maze to tape onto it, gradually completing our map. There were also hidden clues for a crossword puzzle! A corn maze WITH SIDEQUESTS?! SIGN. ME. UP! We navigated our way through the intermediate maze in less than the estimated 40 minutes, which was both surprising and satisfying. We found our way out, completed our adventure and didn't have to call anyone to rescue two grown adults from a field of corn. CORN MAZE 2026: COMPLETE! From there, we wandered around exploring the property. It was definitely busy, with plenty of families, strollers and wagons, but still manageable. Patience is key on a beautiful fall Saturday, especially when apparently the entire Commonwealth has decided to celebrate autumn simultaneously. Eventually, we made our way to the other side of the farm for what turned out to be my FAVORITE activities of the day. APPLE CANNONS AND PAINTBALL! Of course we'd purchased the optional add-ons. You think I'm going to stand next to a giant cannon that launches actual apples and NOT pay to shoot it?! The lines were a little long, but they moved along nicely. And once it was my turn? PEW PEW, MOTHER NATURE! I had an absolute BLAST launching apples at targets and managed to hit almost everything I aimed for! Then we moved to the paintball range, where I continued my surprisingly impressive performance, knocking over targets with lime green paintballs! Apparently I've been walking around for 40+ years without realizing I have a natural talent for recreational projectile launching. WHO KNEW?! Both activities were absolutely worth the additional cost. If you're visiting as an adult and enjoy a little friendly target practice, don't skip them! Another thing that caught my attention was the reservable fire pit areas scattered throughout the property. They had little pavilions and signs identifying the groups who'd reserved them. We saw everything from birthday celebrations to retirement gatherings, and I thought that was such a cool way to spend a fall afternoon with friends or family. Food prices seemed fairly typical for an attraction. I noticed a double cheeseburger with fries advertised for $17.99, for example. But I also spotted groups with birthday cakes, two-liter bottles of soda and bags of chips at their fire pit areas. I'm not sure what Cherry Crest's outside food policies are, so I'd recommend checking before bringing your own picnic. If it's permitted, though, that could be a great way to keep costs down, especially for families! All told, we spent about two hours exploring Cherry Crest as two adults in our 40s, and we had a GREAT time! Would families with children get even more out of it? ABSOLUTELY. There are so many activities geared toward younger kids that I could easily see families spending an entire day here. But don't assume you need children to enjoy Cherry Crest. Between the corn maze, fall treats, apple cannons, paintball and general autumn atmosphere, there's plenty of fun for grown-ups, too! I came for a corn maze, discovered a surprisingly accurate apple-cannon aim, ate an outstanding donut and added another destination to my annual fall adventure list. Not bad for a couple of hours in a cornfield! Nice job, Cherry Crest! I'll absolutely be back!

This place is ok - if you don't mind parking a mile or more away from the entrance, walking forever…read moreto get to a line to wait to get in for an hour all with kids in tow. This is so poorly laid out. They have no maximum and just let hundreds if not thousands of people in all day long. This part of their ticketing was my favorite: - Pre-purchased admissions are NON-REFUNDABLE for any reason and expire at the end of the season. - We are a weather dependent business and may need to close due to weather. So it's a giant F.U. if something comes up in your life for your family or something happens to you. But if it rains - it's F the buyer you're beat. No refunds. Nothing. What a completely ass backward way or running a business that's CLEARLY not hurting for profit. I'll never take my family here. I'll tell everyone I know it's a collasal waste of money and not worth driving hours to get to only to be directed up a mountain to park. You think my little kids were ready to walk A MILE to stand in line for AN HOUR?! lol. What a joke.

Had such a fun time with the animals. Aimee was full of great information. I loved the alpacas,…read morethe were great to interact with. Close by is the Flying Ace farm -brewery and distillery so it made for a great afternoon for us.

From the owner: Experience the magic of Long Meadows Farm, where every interaction is a moment of pure bliss…read more Snuggle up with alpacas, share secrets with mini donkeys, and let worries fade amidst the gentle sway of grass and chirping birds. Create cherished memories at Long Meadows Farm, the perfect venue for your next private event or family adventure. Whether it's a family outing, corporate retreat, date night, or special celebration, let us tailor an unforgettable experience amidst our friendly creatures.

Absolutely gorgeous well maintained grounds, quiet, peaceful…read more Horses are contended. Very beautiful. Our happy place fairy tale land.

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