Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

One of the pick your own farms in the Maryland suburbs. The pickings are well announced on the…read morewebsite. They charge a cover. The hike to the orchards could be a bit, but they have tractors during high season. Pickings depends on how the crops are doing and how picked out they are. I go there multiple times a year from blueberries to peaches to apples and they are generally good. The farm store also sells a lot of produce.

I had an awesome first experience at Rocklands…read more I joined a group of 15-20 on the first really nice Saturday of the spring season; it was fairly crowded but we got there right at opening to secure a large section of shaded picnic tables. There was PLENTY of seating still - lots of large and small tables scattered throughout the property. They also have seating inside the winery at a small bar. The wine itself was really nice; we had several bottles of the rose at the table. It was light, crisp, and easy to sip in the nice weather. I was impressed that they also had 2 non alcoholic wines; the non drinkers in our group were happy to have some options made just for them (which were delicious also). There is a third party pizza business that had food offerings; we had many different types of their pizza which were all good. Very smart to have a food option for folks to enjoy while we sip our wine. Overall, the property is wonderfully maintained and the wines meet all expectations. I'd recommend giving this spot a try if you're looking for a nice winery north of the beltway!

Really lovely afternoon hang here on a Sunday. The owners are very kind and I love being able to…read morebring our own food. We also tried the paella from the food truck, delish!

What a cool little spot!!! I think they have every variety of pumpkins that ever existed. The green…read morehouse has a ton of different types of papers. Including my favorite, the Carolina Reaper. If that's not enough, they also have duck eggs. I will definitely stop back by here before heading back to Georgia.

5.24.25 Highly…read morerecommend the apple crisp pie. It tasted amazing reheated and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

I've driven past this place several times, and I finally decided to stop in and check it out. I…read morelove visiting garden centers and browsing all the plants and flowers. Everything was so vibrant when I visited that I wanted to buy every plant in sight, but of course, I had to limit myself. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a small shop inside that sold clothing, gifts, candles, soaps, and home decor. I can't wait to come back in the fall to see everything they have then.

Cute little farm with large varieties of flowers in summer and pumpkins in fall!…read more Their shop sells seasonal food and fresh fruit! I would recommend this place for people who are still going to cox farm

Goat Milk Soap - Cold Process in Small Batch - I LOVE IT, especially "orange blossom". The bars are…read moreoversized and can easily be cut in 1/3 and used in multiple showers on next to sinks. I loved it so much I went back to get more. Sometimes something small can make a big difference in this is one of those.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to find the farm was closed, but we were still able to purchase…read moreeggs and ground beef. The eggs were about $8.50 per dozen, and the ground beef cost a little over $12 per pound. While the eggs were great, the ground beef had a very strong, gamey flavor and smell that we didn't enjoy--disappointing, especially given the price.

The animals seem unhappy. This is supposed to be family friendly environment. But the new ownership…read moreis perverted. In many ways, you could visit and see for yourself. Some of the ways that this is run, just raises eyebrows. Also, their playground equipment is falling apart, I literally saw a screw fall off a piece of equipment. And some kid was shouting. They finally fixed it. But it was in fact, still broken.

Cox Farms has the most fun & engaging fall festival in the area. The hay ride is second to none -…read moregreat drivers, amusing side quests and route. There are endless attractions to keep the kids and adults entertained. The slides, the pumpkin smash, the play areas, the goats... if this is your vibe, you'll have an a great time. Their food selection is also good and there are numerous signs letting you know where to go for whatever specific refreshments you're looking for. Speaking of - the free apple cider is sooo good. Don't be that person filling up your water bottle at the cider station, though!

My family and I love coming here for so many reasons. From picking fresh fruit to the the farm…read moreanimals and the playground. Its always a fun filled day for the whole family. The staff are like family, so warm and welcoming every time.

Butler's is our family favorite. It is only about a 35 minutes drive from DC and you are out in…read morethe "farm". Great family fun to bring the kids. Over the years, we've done apple, strawberry, and blueberry picking here, but the fall pumpkin festival is the best. There are tons of activities for the little ones - hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, and more. Tubby's BBQ is on-site if you need lunch. The line can be long, but it moves quickly. It is on the pricier side, but well worth it. The farm is beautiful, the experience is fun, and it's a wonderful way to get the kids outdoors.

Scored our family favorites: bi-color corn (they are the sweetest in my opinion) and pies…read more(blueberry and peach). Great customer service - literally in and out. Clean store and easily accessible (off route 85 in Dickerson, MD)

We had hoped for farm fresh tomatoes, did get the best corn! Bought blackberries and made…read moresorbet... talk about yummy! We will see you again this week!

One of the sure signs that Spring is here is the ability to take a drive out towards the country…read morefor some strawberry picking.  Outlands/Wegmeyer Farms has been the place that we look forward to every year.  And climate permitting (last year the crop wasn't successful due to all the rain and cold) there are always a ton of strawberries there for the picking.  We have no trouble filling up our bucket with enough berries to eat and eat and then still have some to freeze for later.  The fields are close to the grounds where you park and the staff is friendly and helpful.  There is a tent covered area nearby to picnic or to start the strawberry snacking right away.

This is the home farm for Wegmeyer Farms who grow the most delicious strawberries in Northern…read moreVirginia. During strawberry season - still ongoing as of this review - they offer online reservations for u-pick strawberries in their fields (secondary u-pick location at Oatlands) as well as pre-picked buckets of berries for sale. There is a shop at the home farm offering baked goods, preserves and every other item you can make with strawberries. We purchased a pre-picked bucket as well as a fabulous strawberry pie and strawberry syrup. Please note: access to the farm is partially on unpaved roads which are also narrow in places, including a 1 lane bridge.

Oh what an experience. I had a great time at Doc Waters Cidery and Orchard. It was my first time…read morepicking apples...I wish I would've done it sooner. They had a great selection of apples which were very reachable due to the apple catchers they provided. The apples were in great condition and delicious. The orchard was very organized and had multiple rows for each type of apples. The orchard offered Pink Lady, Fuji, Joy, Shizuika, Galrina, Wine Crispy, Enterprise, Granny Smith and Florina Querina apples. The offered 3 different sizes of bags for apple picking that ranged from small to large. They also had cider which was delicious. They also offered cider cocktails which were very flavorful. The orchard was a short distance from Gaithersburg, and it was right next to Butlers Orchard. They had typical grass/dirt parking. The orchard employees were very friendly and helpful. They were very knowledgeable about the apples and cider. The ambiance was great as the grounds were full of colorful trees and leaves. It was great fall day. I cannot wait to visit again next year. If you are local or visiting the area I 100% recommend visiting The Orchard at Doc Waters Cidery.

If they run out of Donuts just go across the street to the cider place they have…read more The apple cider was tasty. Fresh apples very good picking selection. Lots of rows to go in.