This is a sweet family run farm with great U-Pick strawberries. I feel like we had 5 lbs that were…read moregone in a week. They had 5+ varieties and the owner walked us out to show us where to pick and explain how the varieties were different. It was very family friendly, they had a play yard set up for their little one and ours joined in on the fun. They don't use pesticides so I felt safe with my little girl taste testing a couple. The folks were so kind and it wasn't overly done/expensive/crowded like a lot of other U-picks. It's a bit further out but well worth the drive!

Educational and fun. This is a fiber farm and they have a nice little gift shop and online…read moremerchandise. Lots of alpacas and llamas to feed, see, and pet! The lan on staying approx an hour to get the guided tour. Best for elementary aged well behaviors kids.

This is my second visit to Alpacachino Ranch and it won't be my last. Ben and Angela are wonderful…read morehosts; so knowledgeable and full of interesting stories about each alpaca and llama. Their love for their animals is very evident and you can tell how well each animal is cared for. The tour was terrific from start to finish. I couldn't recommend this any more, and I can't wait to do it again. And again. Oh, and don't forget to stop by the gift shop full of fun and beautiful alpaca items!

This is a family owned "pick your own" farm right outside of Burlington where you can pick your…read moreown peaches right off the trees along with blueberries and blackberries during the growing season. Follow them on Facebook to keep up with what's available and hours of operation. Once you arrive, you can get an empty basket or bucket from under the shelter and head off to pick your peaches or berries and return to the shelter with your harvest where they will weigh it and ring up your purchases. Today was opening day for the 2017 season, the peach trees and blueberry bushes were loaded. The peach I ate when I got home was awesome. Also be sure to check out Jasper at "Jasper's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade" here at Buttermilk Creek, Jasper sets up his lemonade stand here and offers some cold beverages which was a refreshing treat after pickin' peaches in the summer heat. Jasper has his own Facebook page also for his stand so be sure to check him out.

Wish I could give more stars! A beautiful place. Delicious fruit. Wonderful owners! I highly…read morerecommend Buttermilk Creek Farm to anyone that enjoys wonderful fresh fruit!!

We traveled four hours so my daughter could see a capybara, and the experience exceeded our…read moreexpectations. The farm is beautifully maintained with a diverse range of animals, including many exotic birds. The owner and staff were exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable. The capybara encounter was a highlight--being able to feed and interact one-on-one made it truly special. Highly recommend. 10/10.

For some reason, a reel of a capybara from this place showed up in my Instagram feed. After reading…read moreabout this place on their internet place, we thought it would be a fun half-day trip from us. It's out there, but your GPS should be able to direct you. It's confusing at first because you pass a small parking lot, which is actually the parking lot for the capybara area. Keep driving and you arrive at the main entrance. We followed signs for admission expecting it to be in a building or something but it ended up being two people sitting at a table. We got two regular admissions, and they didn't give us a sticker or wristband or anything. I guess you do get a wristband if you pay extra for the capybara experience. Kind of odd since anyone can just walk around and they wouldn't know. We took a photo of their map and checked out all the areas. The animals are cool, and some are wandering around in open areas, even though they aren't really approachable. There was a food truck selling hot dogs, and the place also sells feed cups and gem mining kits (nobody was doing that on the day we visited). It's also cool that this place is an equine sanctuary. There are some shady areas but a lot of it is out in the open, so bring hats and sunscreen. We did see lots of exotic animals and enjoyed the experience overall.

Went here to waste some time with the young kids. $6 admission for everyone. (Had a 2 yr old and 7…read moreyr old + my own admission $18) for a few hours spent here it wasn't too bad. Staff was huddled in the painting area. Kids were running around freely as to be expected. Just slightly disappointed with some of the zones. A lot of them were missing items that you would need to interact with and some just had a few items that looked like donated toys from goodwill. For what it's worth it's not a bad space to spend a couple of hours. But my kids got bored pretty quickly. Bathrooms were semi clean. But did have the tools needed for toddlers potty training. Overall not too bad. I wouldn't come here every week. Just once every now and then maybe.

Variety of activities both inside and outside. Especially area for children three and under that is…read moreself-contained inside it is very nice. Each individual area is designed for children's play and imagination but open enough for parents to keep an eye on children and more than one area at a time. Thus it is an easy place to take multiple children and have them enjoy the experience in a safe fun place. My only complaint was I thought we were doing a Father's Day gift, but it was just a card. One child chose to do it. The other child chose not to. I was disappointed as I paid thinking we were gonna make a cute little gift maybe a tiny bird house or something however, the children did have a good time and enjoyed themselves very for several hours.

What a wonderful family experience! Carter is the most warm and welcoming hostess that you will…read moreever meet. Not only were we allowed to interact with the animals - the beautiful Great Pyrenees were so very friendly and the sheep followed the hayride wherever we went. The kids loved the opportunity to hold and pet the bunnies. Carter entertained us with stories of her family, the farm, and the animals. The Christmas inflatables were also a big hit with my 2 year old granddaughter. This will definitely be an annual holiday tradition for us!

Just sitting back in very hot New Orleans, wishing that this small but might arboretum was near me…read moreright now. It's a lovely space on the UNC campus with beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers. There are benches for sitting and taking a breath. When I was visiting there were students on laptops and people chatting and it just seemed the perfect place to take a deep breath. Parking is in the campus lots (if you have a pass) or on the street.

The past few weeks of pollen have had me questioning why it is I chose to live in North Carolina…read more But today, as I strolled through UNC-Chapel Hill's Coker Arboretum, I was reminded that all this yellow dust is worth it for the glorious, colorful display of trees and plants that grace our parks, neighborhoods, and streets. Coker Arboretum is a stunning little gem, tucked within an already beautiful campus. It's only 5-acres, but the space is well thought out with grassy areas in which to relax and read and secluded benches beneath the shaded canopies of trees. I loved the variety of flowers and plants, some of which I hadn't seen before. If you are in the Chapel Hill area, I definitely recommend a walk through this lovely arboretum. For a Spring Sunday, it wasn't crowded - a nice change from other larger gardens in the area, such as Sarah P Duke Gardens in Durham. Parking is unfortunately an issue at Coker, but if you come on a weekend, most street parking and lots in the area are free.

Had a wonderful time at the goat yoga class! Amanda the host was amazing and so sweetread more

23 goats 2 sheep and 3 dogs. So cool!…read moreThe goats are so nice and love cuddles. I didn't do much Yoga but did get plenty of hugs and goat kisses. The goats, sheep and dogs are super well trained- they don't climb on you- they ly next to you or stand in front/behind you. If you have blonde or bright colored hair- the goats are attracted to it. The ladies that run the farm are really nice and informative- they tell you the names of all the animals- so you know who you are sitting with.