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    The Union Exchange

    4.6 (27 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Olonnie E.

    Nice hidden spot here in Monroe, if you look for a nice place to get out and relax too in the Monroe Area and surrounding areas this is it hands down one of nicest place in the area, if you looking for a place to stay the night they also do that too people are so nice here the food I have not tried yet but next time I go I will.

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    Denise T.

    We've been to Union Exchange several times to see live music. The farm is lovely and their music events never disappoint.

    Peter M.

    I love this place. Serene. Happy. Comfy. Genuine. Chickens walking about, warm fires burning, bands playing, wine pouring. What's not to like? During open season I drive past my grocer and buy here polenta, crackers, Carolina Gold rice, and free-range eggs. So bright, fresh, and orange--mmmmmm. Pouring a glass of wine with Lori, huddled beside a fire, or basking in the sun--life does not provide much better. Visits are free so who cares paying a little extra for your fare? Looking to unwind from the pressures of the day with quality foods, grog, and pathways? Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter screaming "Go here!

    Entrance to shop/coffee area
    Kelly D.

    This was somewhere we have been meaning to check out for a while and finally made it. They truly have something for everyone here and have plans to continue adding to this already cool place. They have a little shop that has local artesian products from local honey to soap, candles, and even plants! There is a little coffee shop too that offers hot and cold coffee drinks as well as baked goodies! Outside is a large patio area with seating, and there is often live music. From the patio, you can see the lake and enjoy the views. We walked around the lake and then wandered the property. They have goats ,chickens, and a couple of donkeys, too ! In our travels, we chatted with Donetta, one of the may friendly, outgoing, and helpful staff on the property. She shared some of the future plans that include an arcade they are building, cabins down by the lake, a spa area, as well as pickleball and volleyball courts! Near the courts, they have a little sports bar when you can grab a beer, mimosa, or alcoholic slushie (non alcoholic as well). But wait, there is more! They have a food truck that is there permanently and offers some amazing smelling food at decent prices. We had eaten before we went, so we did not try anything but will next time! They have a small playground area as well. And if that is not enough to do, you can fish at the lake too, no license required (I'm pretty sure,double check though. Unfortunately, I was busy enjoying the day and kept forgetting to take pictures, you'll have to go look for yourself

    Cynthia R.

    This place is so nice! Beautiful grounds with a lake view. The store sells snacks, coffees, beer/wine etc. they have live music sometimes which is what k was out there for. It was such a nice and relaxing vibe. I can't wait to go back and enjoy this awesome place even more.

    Friendly goats for anyone to pet.
    Jennifer N.

    Took my three and a half year old daughter here and it was well worth it. They had goats, chickens and supposedly ducks too that we didn't end up seeing and they are adding two donkeys to the mix too. There's a play ground and a nice lawn by a lake where you could run around barefoot or just have a picnic on a blanket. The little barn building where they have coffee and pastries is super cute with a modern rustic feel. They also have ice cream, games for the littles and adults and all kinds of little gift items like local homemade jam and mushroom scavenging brochures, flower pots, plants and herbs and books for children. The only thing I wish was that they had was matcha latte as an option or maybe golden latte since I'm not drinking coffee at the moment but they do have tea for those who don't drink coffee. Otherwise this is a nice place to take your young children for a little adventure

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    Jennifer D.

    Such a pleasant surprise! Saw this super cute artisan market and farm on Instagram and wanted to check it out! Very welcoming as soon as you drive in, located on 50 acres with a huge pond you can walk around. The main building is very warm and cozy, filled with local goods for sale such as soaps, lotions and foods. Tables, couches and a coffee bar really add to the atmosphere. Wine and beer for sale too, along with everything needed to build a charcuterie board! Outside is amazing, plenty of patio seating with heaters, a working fire pit with s'mores kits for sale inside! Chickens and goats outside along with a bounce house for kids. Sounds like they are planning on major renovations and additions in the next few months. Truly enjoyed spending some time here, bought local kettle chips and beef jerky and enjoyed a lavender latte by the fire. Can't wait to see what the spring brings here!!

    One of the fountains with four ducks enjoying the view. Beautiful and so peaceful in person.

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    Fantastic hang out locale... friendly staff and lots to do. They even have a playground and arcade!

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    The best family friendly spot!!! Fun for the kids, and drinks/food for the adults. Highly highly recommend checking them out!!

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    The playground is awesome, the lake is gorgeous, and the kids had a blast walking around seeing the chickens, goats, and donkeys.

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    Darby Acres Farm

    Darby Acres Farm

    4.9
    (38 reviews)
    30.2 mi

    Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

    I took my brother here for a surprise birthday gift, and we both loved it! Our guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and provided us with great information about all the animals. My favorite part was doing the capybara encounter and spending a little extra time with them. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who loves animals.

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    Darby Acres Farm
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    Hunter Farm

    Hunter Farm

    4.0
    (23 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    Super fun experience at the pumpkin patch!!! We visited on the Saturday morning before Halloween…read moreand it wasn't too packed at all!! We had fun. There is a big parking lot- but be careful, the driveway to get in is really narrow and only one car fits through at a time. There is no admission fee and it is free to walk around. You also don't need reservations. There is cornhole, picnic tables to sit at, a gift shop with local good slike honey and apples, a coffee truck, a lemonade truck and popcorn for sale. There are pumpkins everywhere of different shapes and sizes available for purchase in addition to gourds and mums. We bought a mum and it was $15. There are plenty of photo opportunities and a garden to walk around in. There is also a lot of space for kids to run around in. For an additional fee, there is a wagon ride you can take that will take you to see farm animals but we didn't do this. All in all, not as many activities in my opinion as some of the other pumpkin patches around town, but I did like how close it is to town compared to some of the other pumpkin patch options and it was super cute! The staff was all really nice too!

    I've been visiting here ever since I can remember as a child on field trips and it has always been…read moreenjoyable. I love that it is family owned and they always make it seem like you're family too while visiting. This year, my family went to pick strawberries a few months ago and it was a blast. We were shown where to pick them and to leave a flag of where we left off. The experience was so much fun and I would totally go back next season. The strawberries are delicious and I look forward to visiting during the fall for the pumpkin picking. They always make it such an enjoyable experience for both older and younger families.

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    Baby pigs
    Baby pigs
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    Wise Acres Organic Farm

    Wise Acres Organic Farm

    4.5
    (42 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    We came to the pumpkin patch! They have a large parking lot and it was easy to find…read more It's a $3 fee for everyone above 2 years old and you need a reservation. Although, it was easy to make a reservation and there were a lot of time slots to choose from. This included seeing the animals (goats, pigs and bunnies), walking in the flower fields (a sunflower field and colorful flowers), the playground and taking photos. The playground really was not much and I think older kids would've gotten bored easily. For an extra fee, there is a corn pit to play in, a wagon ride and a train ride for kids. We did not do these. There wasn't a ton of places for photo ops, but there were some. They have a shop with goods for sale as well as some snacks and drinks like apple cider, slushies, apple cider donuts, alcohol, etc. We went the weekend after Halloween, so there weren't many pumpkins to see/choose from, but if we went earlier in the season I'm guessing there would have been. On the opposite side of the property, there was a Thai restaurant and a shop that served ice cream and alcohol. There were plenty of picnic tables and even a couple TV's showing football. This was a bit of a walk to get to, though. They also have pizza which you have to order ahead of time with your reservation if interested, but I've heard great things about the pizza. Keep in mind it is only porta johns, like many pumpkin patches. All in all, not my favorite pumpkin patch in the area, I questioned why we needed a reservation and to pay, it really didn't include much, but I'm wondering if we would've had a different experience if we went earlier in the season.

    Very nice experience! I chaperoned a field trip for my daughter and the kids had a ball. There were…read moreso many different things to do from kiddie zip lines to feeding goats. The strawberries were so sweet and well taken care of. Such a beautiful farm & can't wait to go back.

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    Lots of things for kids to play on
    Lots of things for kids to play on
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    Little baby goat just roaming around
    Carrigan Farms

    Carrigan Farms

    3.7
    (78 reviews)
    44.4 mi

    Swim area only: I drove an hour to see if this is something I'd want to do with my grandkids when…read morethey visit. Glad I did. First it's much smaller than I expected. I've swam in quarry's 20x bigger easily. This was MAYBE the size of a 50 meter pool ( Olympic). 2 places to jump in, there was no swing into the water, no zip line. No diving boards. No rock or beach area at water level. A small platform in the middle. Overall just not impressive at all. I can see why they have a 10-3 and 3:45 to close swim splits as it's so small it would become very crowded. I can see it would be a good place for locals to take a dip but at $30 plus you have to buy all food drinks there. Bathrooms were clean. Overall not a great experience

    This is for the Open Swim area: It's pretty easy to do and find online that you need reservations…read moreand a waiver for each person. I would recommend the 3:45pm to sunset option if you are going in the summer time. The whole grassy area and patio is in the shade which was so nice. The life guards are friendly and we were able to try all the jumps around the area. 30$ per person, including the 5$ reservation fee. It's cash only once you're there, so plan ahead. When we arrived, we also got a 5$ coupon for the restaurant so technically it's like 25$ a person if you end up buying food. The food was reasonably priced and was good quality. They have beer on tap too that was 6$ for about a 12oz. Lots of areas to jump off and space to swim around without it being too crowded. You'll have to do a swim test which is really easy. You jump in, swim to the platform, tread water for 1min, and then swim to the exit ladder.

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    William with strawberries

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