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    Thompson Farm

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Food trucks/vendors taco and pizza.
    Richard B.

    The cost of the farm was above average for the area, these experience play farms like Thompson and Jerry Smiths have entrance fees and then additional fees for some attractions inside. Thompsons once inside is a fee for horse rides, feeding goats, pumpkins, and of course food and drinks. We attended during a beautiful Saturday afternoon. I would suspect due to the entrance fee of $15 per person over 3years old the farm was not as busy as I would have thought it would be. There is lot to do for the kids with what looks like new play equipment. For such a high price i would have thought at least throw in a free pumpkin or something. The other thing that would find interesting is there is not free reentery the same day. They do take cash and credit cards throughout the venue. All the workers were friendly and helpful. Right amount of staff for supervision. Overall I give it two stars for value, 5 stars for things to do and for the live music.

    Pumpkin load!
    Chloe M.

    Another year, another great experience at Thompson Farm! This has quickly become one of our favorite annual traditions. It is so fun to wander acres of pumpkins, picking every single one you like. It is well worth the drive from Madison. The only thing that was somewhat disappointing to see this year was the $15 entry fee per person. While the new area of activities for kids looked amazing, it would be nice if the entry fee was only for people using that area. Since it's completely fenced off this seems like something that would be doable. For us it was just added cost for our pumpkins. We look forward to visiting again next year!

    Simply beautiful, a place full of peace and harmony, you can walk and relax. The girls who serve are very friendly, I would recommend it 100%.

    Karen N.

    We decided to stop in a Saturday morning for the sunflowers. We were not sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. The cost is $15 per person to cut as many flowers that will fit into a tall plastic cup they supply. Tip- bring your own scissors or shears! The sunflowers were in full bloom and the maze is a great opportunity to see them. There are photo ops along the way. I was amazed how many flowers fit into the cup. The wildflowers were in full bloom and gorgeous. There was a taco truck and music duo providing entertainment. You can easily spend an hour and half here, even a bit longer. They do have raspberry and pumpkin picking in a different area, for an additional fee. It enjoyed this, much more than I expected.

    Truc N.

    Kinda expensive just to pick flowers but when the sunflowers were in bloom it's nice to take pictures. They have different " station" where you can take pictures including a cute blue/turquoise table with chairs. You can also bring your own scissors or pay $3 for a new one. There was only 1 person at the stand as cashier and she was nice but we did come here on a Thursday.

    Strawberries
    Iris P.

    The taste of summer Went to the strawberry farm for the first time to pick berries and it was so fun! Honestly I didn't even imagine I would have this much of a blast picking fruit but really it was honestly a blast! Everyone who works there was so nice and the berries were so ripe and ready! We didn't realize 4 quarts were so much but we're enjoying eating it everyday!:) we really recommend this experience if you are wondering if you should do it, you should!! see you next year!!!

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    ALice A.

    Went with the boyfriend on Labor Day to take photos and visit their Sunflower Field. The farm was easy to find. When you get their, you pay for admission, then keep driving and follow the arrows. At first, you will see a some sunflowers and the corn maze. Keep driving further down the road and you'll see the 'entrance" of the sunflower fields. They mention they do plant different batches of sunflowers at different times. There will always be sunflowers blooming in some of the fields. I think by labor day, it is getting to the tail end of it. There were still lots of very pretty and bright sunflowers to see but there were also lots of droopy ones too. Next time, I will definitely try and go in mid to late August. $12 per person for admission to the sunflower field. Because it was labor day, each person gets to "pick your own" 12 flowers to take home! Normally i think it is only 6 flowers. Don't forget to bring scissors to cut the sunflowers! They do sell scissors if you forget your own. They also have a couple photo op places setup for people. I love the piano! Because it was just the two of us, I ended up bringing a tiny selfie stick that turns into a standing tripod. I was able to take lots of very pretty photos of us with the sunflowers in the background without having to ask any one for help. We had a really fun time just walking around the field and enjoying the fresh air. Will be back again next year!

    Ophelia M.

    Came here in late summer/early fall to enjoy a day in the sunshine surrounded by sunflowers. And, to pick a few too, of course. It was a wonderful outing during COVID times when wonderful outings that are also socially distant are hard to find. It was a pretty simple deal. You drive up, pay, and are able to pick yourself a bouquet of sunflowers. A few things to note: +When we arrived, it looked as though the sunflowers were spent. They actually have many sunflower fields and they're all planted at different times, which means they bloom at different times as well. We could only see a couple of the fields, so we thought there were very few left. Not so! +You'll want to bring something to cut the stems. +Bringing a bucket wouldn't be a bad idea either. They do have plastic to put the flowers in, but sunflowers are large and somewhat cumbersome. I wished I'd have thrown a small bucket in the back seat for transport. +As you may see from reviews (and their name), they're also a strawberry farm. And, they had a small field of other colorful flowers to pick. Really, it's just a lovely spot to enjoy the outdoors, snap some pics, and pick some flowers and maybe some strawberries. What's not to love?

    Jessica S.

    Came here with my husband and our friends on Sunday, and it was so fun! Initially when we were looking for a place to go that had sunflower field, we were looking for a place with a good aethetic and photo ops (which this place 100% has), but the awesome thing about here is they also have a delicious taco truck with fresh food, AND had someone playing acoustic guitar. It was a little misty and cold when we first got here, so it made it a little hard to enjoy everything because there is no where to get shelter except a little tented seating area by the taco truck, but it cleared up and became a bit warmer. Bring shoes you're willing to get dirty and muddy. I literally asked the taco truck worker for plastic bags to tie around my shoes and he was so nice and helpful to provide. He even asked if I wanted tape haha. So many people stopped me and said how smart I was (even though I looked so stupid!) LOL The sunflower maze has cute photo areas, but the flowers themselves create a beautiful backdrop on their own. For $15 a person, you get to pick as many flowers as you want and fit them in a tall souvenir cup. The price isn't bad at all and this place is such a cute date place. If you enjoy nature, you'll love it, but if you are expecting a ton of other things to do, this may not be your cup of tea. We didn't go to the other part of the farm, but they also have a Strawberry field (I'm allergic to strawberries so we skipped that part!). This farm has specific times they have raspberries and a pumpkin patch, too! I believe that starts in October. I thoroughly enjoyed coming here, and everyone in our group loved it. My husband and I will for sure be back, but hopefully next time on a beautiful dry and sunny day! I also LOVE and appreciate locally and family owned businesses =)

    Asja D.

    Hip hip hooray for strawberry farms!! Who boo!! This place is about 40 mins from Chicago and there is parking. It is not that difficult to find. I came here with my mom and aunt to pick strawberries on a Tuesday (intentionally) to avoid crowds and busy lines. I was really glad we did because there were a lot less people and they were really spaced out so you didn't feel overwhelmed or like people didn't keep their distance. The strawberry fields were a little wet because of rain the night before but it wasn't overwhelming or that you couldn't walk the fields- they had straw on the ground so even women with wedges or small heels were okay! My little guy absolutely loved this experience so I HIGHLY recommend taking your babies. He picked strawberries, he walked and crawled up and down the fields and he just got messy but he loved it. If you're looking for a place to wear your kid out, this is it!! They'll have so much fun! The strawberries were ripe and they were ideal for picking. They weren't too small but they also weren't too big. We just got one basket because we honestly didn't need more- I planned to have my little guy eat the strawberries but also make jam from it. Depending on how quickly you move, we managed to pick a basket of strawberries between three adults in 15 mins but if you're looking alone and being really picky, it may take you a lot longer! This one lady picked 7 baskets and it took her 5 hours. You pay on the way out and they take cash or card! It's $14 per basket- if you buy 6, your 7 is free! It is definitely a kid friendly place and one I would recommend anyone to visit!

    Katie M.

    My daughter and I had such a fun afternoon with our friends at this little pick-your-own farm. We attended the Butterflies in Sunflowers event where you can purchase a live butterfly to set free for $2 and pick your own flowers for $15 (this covers adult admission and you get a cute little souvenir cup or put your flowers in). Children under 2 are free. There was a small stand where you could purchase $2 sunglasses or $3.50 gatorades and a taco truck next to a tent with live music. I highly recommend wearing sneakers and pants as my legs were pretty scratched up and our feet were FILTHY afterwards, but totally worth it, as my 20 month old daughter didn't want to leave! Great photo opportunity, and they do have a small photo package you can purchase while you're there (we took our own, obvi). Fair warning, THERE ARE A LOT OF BEES. This is a giant field full of flowers, so they are to be expected. Respect their space, and you'll be fine ;)

    Searching out some hidden gems.
    Selma L.

    We went to the new field this year, and I am happy to report there are ample fresh strawberries. The staff is super friendly and you can leave the w big box of goodness. Even in the afternoon, we were able to leave with some great picking. The prices have gone up, but I can still recommend for the yummy and fresh strawberries.

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    Are you kidding me $12 to park your car on a weekend at Thompsons, then you have to pick and pay for your berries. Never coming back!

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    Very good & family friendly strawberry farm!!! Great for couples & kids. Prices seemed very well

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    Despite promises on their website, not a single employee was wearing a mask, gloves or keepIng 6 feet of distance. We felt very unsafe.

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    Went there for the sunflowers-fields were beautiful! They sold the flowers too. A tad expensive to enter.

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    The pumpkin picking here is always great, and AFFORDABLE. It's a annual tradition for our family.

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    If you're looking for the perfect pumpkin patch go here! I searched long and hard for a place that…read morewasn't overcrowded, didn't have animal rides or ridiculous pig races and landed here. Boy boi did it surprise me. Crowds: they limit tickets into their farm meaning it doesn't feel like you stepped into Disney land with insane crowds. Busy enough to feel exciting but not where you're bumping into people left and right. Cornmaze: the HIGHLIGHT of our visit. This isn't any ordinary corn maze. They have an entire scavenger hunt that connects to their app. So you have to find 14 question and scan the QR code to answer. If you find all 14 (it's a hunt) and get all the questions right you're entered into a raffle. We had SO much and found all 14. It was such a fun bonding experience for our family. Pumpkins, mums, and more: the pumpkins and mums felt very reasonably priced. And the mums were HUGE and healthy compared to getting them at the big stores. We also enjoyed some hot cocoa, hot apple cider and kettle corn. All delicious. Animals: I'm an animal activist and reduce to visit places where animals are forced to provide entertainment. This place had a petting zoo but didn't allow kids inside and there was no actual animals rides. Thank you Kroll's. We ended our trip with the hay ride which was also a treat and perfect way to relax before leaving. So stop what you're doing and pay them a visit! The cutest pumpkin patch

    Had an amazing time! we stopped by and did the corn maze and fed the animals. Family owned and…read morevery friendly! We would love to come back if we are ever back in the area.

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    Richardson Farms

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    Richardson Farm Tulip Fest! We came around 10:30am on a Friday and we basically had the field to…read moreourselves. There's over 1 million tulips planted, and there were plenty of photo ops throughout. I also love that the tulips were planted in the shape of a butterfly this year, but wish there was some way to see it from above. :( For $20 you get access to their tulip field and one u-pick tulip is included. You can purchase more tulips for $2 each if you want to pick more. Dogs are also allowed and are free to enter, but if your dog is prone to chewing on/eating flowers, maybe leave your dog home (tulips are toxic for dogs, mostly the bulbs which are underground). There are a few food trucks and lawn games to play as well. We tried the blended java chip coffee and kettle corn. The kettle corn was really good. We only spent about an hour here because there's not much else to really do.

    My experience is going to differ a lot from other reviews because I went to Richardson Farms for…read morethe corn maze 5K, which ended up not happening at the corn maze due to the rain. I like to sign up for unique 5K courses, so I was super excited for this one. At 6am during the day of the 5K, I got a sad email saying the course has switched to the farm course for everyone who signed up for the corn maze course due to the corn maze being muddy and unsafe or something. But at least the 5K was still happened. The farm course was meh. It was muddy as well but at least it was wide dirt roads. For anyone considering going in the future, I suggest definitely going for the corn maze course instead because I imagine the farm course is meh even when it's dry. The gift shop was open for runners super early to shelter and grab some snacks, souvenirs, and bathroom breaks. The apple cider donuts are great, but only comes in half dozen.

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    Mars Cheese Castle

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    Wow - Mars Cheese Castle's Irish Reuben is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!…read more I've been coming to Mars Cheese Castle for years, and it never disappoints. But yesterday was the first time I ever ordered the Irish Reuben. My wife and I were trying to decide what to have, when Louis (our favorite bartender) gave us the details on the Irish Reuben. This is not a traditional Reuben (there is no Sauerkraut or Thousand Island Dressing). The Corned Beef is baked in brown sugar consommé, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, and Guinness Stout. It is served with Guinness Braised Cabbage, Caramelized Onions, and Swiss Cheese. It is incredible. This is on my Mt. Rushmore of sandwiches. It is that good. It is a seasonal sandwich that is only available around St. Paddy's Day...so get it while you can. Thanks Louis!

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    I have always heard about this place, but had never been! I came with 3 other people. This is a…read morelarge place and when we went, it was busy. Still, I believe that service should be quicker than it was. We had to wait quite a while to even get our drinks. Our server was friendly, but I just would've liked service to be quicker as we were getting something to eat after a long day skiing. I got the jalapeno cheddar brat, which came with your choice of potato and another side. I got the baked potato and pickled cabbage. Both were nothing special but good. The brat was great! I wish they had a meal with two brats, because even just the meal with one was pretty pricey. My drink was some peach cocktail and I didn't realize it was be so large!! But it was really good. Overall a good place to come when you want a brat.

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