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!

Wonderful property to visit, a little tricky to get to, but a wonderful day. My sunflowers once…read morepicked did not stay perky too long, but I think I did not know how to care for them.

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!

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!

First I highly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance because this place is popular. Tried…read moreto go at the last minute one weekend and tickets were sold out on Saturday and Sunday. Ended up having to purchase tickets a week in advance. There is lots of parking on site. There is a lot to do outside of the corn maze itself. There were pony rides, zip lines, slides, swings, a hayride and more. The corn maze was a lot of fun because there are locations in the maze that you have to find and you use an app on your phone to track your progress. They have food trucks there and my daughter and I enjoy our guilty pleasure....funnel cake!! Overall we had a great time and will definitely go again next year.

I had such an amazing time and the theme this year is...... WICKED! Just in time for the holidays…read moreand Wicked For Good. I loved the animals, hayride and all the activities you can do for the children. Plus you can't go wrong with a fresh cup of lemonade and kettle corn. Bring the kiddos because it's a vibe!

My partner and I had an amazing time at this petting zoo…read more There were horses, goats (like 30!), baby piglets, mama cow and calf that was born just that week, rabbits, llamas, emus, peacocks, turtles, and more! The farmers were knowledgeable and friendly teens/young adults. They were very sweet to the children and ensured that all the kids could pet the baby goat born that week. The best part of our visit was being followed around by Dolly, a goat that roamed the premises, scavenging for leftover corn and dropped treats.

I've been here a few times now and my toddler loves it every time. He especially loves the tractor…read moreyou can sit on (if you have a tractor loving kiddo)! This year, they had a great deal on Groupon, which comes with a tractor ride around the farm. There's plenty of animals to look at, from baby pigs, horses, donkeys, turkeys, goats, a camel, dogs, etc. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms (yup, you heard that right), and plenty of places to sit to snack. I've also seen a few families host birthday parties here!

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.

We are here ALL the time for the farmers market which is 2x a month, both times with different…read morevendors so its always new people each month. Example: plants, clothing, hummus, drink mix in, crafts, candles, usually a hot dog or food truck but that's hit or miss lately. Vendors themselves - I come here to get my daughters cupcakes or cookie whatever she picked out that day. Bows, snacks, soaps, candles, and sustainable items. Generally I always walk away with something. Usually 20 vendors or more and the list of vendors is posted on FB so I follow their page to check on when my favorites are there. Parking- is easy even with a full lot, its on their property with almost no need for walking. Very close. Accessibility- okay for stroller that have bigger tires, maybe less for umbrella strollers. It's all grass so wheelchairs may be hit or miss depending on arm strength. Bathrooms - Portapottys are available. Only negative is as a bunny mom I didn't love they had bunnies out on display for the kids and didn't have a cooling bottle (frozen bottle of ice) to keep the bunnies cool. This is not uncommon especially for a farm. I gave them a cold bottle I had. Afterwards I never saw the bunny out since I'd been back so perhaps they took heed? Either way this is a great market and a consistent family outing. Highly recommend to anyone.

They are off to a good start!!! Cute hand crafted gifts and food options. I feel over time they…read morewill have more local folks coming out to show off their craft skills. It's a great start to giving back and assisting the local community. Dog friendly and plenty of parking.

Wild Kid Acres is a wonderful place! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the…read morevariety of animals made the visit exciting. Such a fun and memorable experience for my 2 1/2 year old grandson --highly recommend!

A 45-minute drive from Washington, D.C., Wild Kid Acres is a petting farm along the water in rural…read moreMaryland where kids can come close to farm animals for enjoyment, therapy and exercise. Opened during the pandemic after the owners returned from Cameroon, Wild Kid Acres is a 5-acre farm of rescue animals. When you arrive, you feel like you're driving into someone's private driveway. Don't fret. Follow the "Wild Kid Acre" sign to park and the owner will greet you like a member of his family. The front area has a Little Free Library, a small playground with a slide and a climbing wall and an area with picnic tables and small farm animals like goats and chickens. Once you get your fill of love from the goats and chickens, the owner will guide you to the other animals- two pigs, a horse, a mini horse and cows. They ask that you don't pet them on the head and some are very nervous being rescue animals. Other than that, they are very friendly and love being around children. People can book an hour appointment online and it cost $15 per adult and $10 per child. Wild Kid Acres also hosts therapy sessions and goat yoga. With plenty of outdoor space to spread out, it's the perfect pandemic activity. If you need food, drive ten minutes into downtown Edgewater or further north to Annapolis.

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 :-)

It's like a small town farmers market. It was like going to a better Trader Joe's. I will…read moredefinitely go back next time I'm in the area.

Any food item you can think of ... some expensive - but look and you will find the deals. I found…read morea few. This place could be the only place I shop for my groceries - if I didn't live in Florida. No way to describe the thousands of food groups, variety- anything delicious is found there. Five stars!!

Lovely spot for just about everything food related. My first time here I was overwhelmed so it took…read morea few laps to really get a feel for everything. My play is to go get a bunch of different pretzel logs and keep them in my freezer. Make sure you get in line early and don't wait until you're done shopping to grab some pretzels.