4.5Hancock Shaker Village(788 reviews) - A Must See! Tuesday: Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Farms • History Museums
Hancock Shaker Village is a living history museum committed to bringing the Shaker story to life and preserving it for future generations. Called the "City of Peace" by the Shakers who lived here for 179 years until 1960, this community was the third of 19 major Shaker Villages located in New York, New England, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. There are 20 historic buildings on this site. The values that the Shakers embraced -- equality, pacifism, community, sustainability, responsible land stewardship, innovation, simplicity and quality in work -- still resonate here. The working farm is the oldest in the Berkshires. Visit the gardens and animals, meet the interpreters, see demonstrations, hike the trails, immerse yourself in unique art exhibitions, and explore. A farm-to-table cafe is on site.See more..
4.5Nashoba Valley Winery(297 reviews) - Beautiful Day St Winery Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards • Farms
Nashoba Valley Winery has earned wide acclaim as a pioneering winery orchard and a premier destination for visitors seeking excellent wine, exquisitely prepared food, and a gorgeous country setting. The family-owned orchard, winery & restaurant, set on 52 rolling acres, boasts a state-of-the art wine-making and distillation facility, an exceptional wine and gift shoppe, a brewery, and a gourmet restaurant.See more..
OPEN 7 Days, 10 am to 4 pm. $5 pp Entry fee 'til November 1, 2020. Free admission from Nov. 2, 2020 to April 23, 2021. Island Alpaca invites you to bring the family and friends for a unique experience, including a gift shop filled with locally grown garments, and down-on-the-farm furry, fun. Take their self-guided, walking tour to arrive at the 2,400 square foot antique Post & Beam Barn. Get up close with the friendly fluffy alpaca and meet our new babies, over 30 of them, in our very special viewing area. Bring a sample of their fleece harvest home to your family and friends! (Alpaca's are also for sale!) Open daily, 10 to 4 pm. See you at the farm!See more..
4.5Wilson Farm(224 reviews) - Thanks Wilson for new social distancing Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Farms
I wrote an earlier review in April after visiting Wilson Farm and although it’s my favorite place for groceries, it had been worrisome during the pandemic. However I went back today (in the morning when it’s less busy) and found it is changed. People line up outside, masks are required and they mark the 6 foot separation at the cashier. I felt there was more space and it was very orderly and efficient and felt quite safe. Thanks Wilson Farm!See more..
4.5Morning Glory Farm(191 reviews) - Visit Early in Your Stay to Stock Up on Locally Sourced Items Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Farms
Morning Glory Farm was founded in 1975 by Debbie and Jim Athearn, who now assist their sons Simon and Daniel in running the farm and farmstand. We raise vegetables and fruits on about 65 acres of land in Edgartown, some of it our own and the rest leased from neighbors. Our flower farm in West Tisbury and our cattle operation in Chilmark are both on family land. At our farmstand in Edgartown, we produce scratch-made breads, pies and other baked goods, along with soups, salads, heat and eat entrees and preserves. We also stock carefully selected groceries, including produce from mainland farms to supplement what we grow for you. Our rule is that the quality of what we order from off-Island must meet or exceed the quality of what we raise on the Vineyard.See more..
Driving to the beach we stumbled upon Russell Orchards. Best hidden gem to explore on a pretty fall, spring and summer day. We enjoyed interacting with the all the cute animals. The wine tasting hostess was an absolute doll. She was informative and friendly. The hardest thing about those days was picking just a few bottles of wine. Can't wait to visit this summer. Guaranteed great time!See more..
4.5Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery(158 reviews) - A Safe Distancing Reward - 30% Off PIckUps! Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards • Farms
Westport Winery is one of our favorite summer destinations for their Sunset concerts on Friday nights. Maybe that will still happen this year but until then, give yourselves a break with a nice drive and pick up some excellent wine offered through April 5 at 30% off. You order online, tell them when you'll pick it up, text or call the # they provide when you drive in and pop the trunk! They will bring your order to you and put it on the back seat or in the trunk. Have your identification ready to flash. The staff are extremely conscientious and helpful to make sure your order is complete. They even have local cheese snacks, jerky, chocolate, and cracker snacks if you want o pop the cork on a bottle and drive on down to Horseback Beach parking lot. We didn't check that out as it was raining so it could be off-limits but if it's a nice day, just seeing the beach will be a mind-booster and remind us of great times to come!See more..
Belkin Family Lookout Farm is a fun place to visit and is one of the oldest continuously working farms in the U.S. Ride the train and pick your own fruit from mid-summer through the fall - peaches, apples, Asian pears. From May - Oct, families can also enjoy the Children's Play Area, moonbounce, caterpillar rides and more. Weekends include live children's entertainment, face painting and other fun things. Petting zoo and camel rides are available Sept - Oct.See more..
4.5Tougas Family Farm(141 reviews) - Had a great time picking huge amounts of apples Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
Tougas Family Farm offers Pick-Your-Own fruit from June through October! Picking seasons in order are strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blackberries, apples, and pumpkins. Free playground and petting zoo for our customers! The Farm Store and Kitchen offer seasonal fruit pies, cider donuts, ice cream, lunch items, fresh picked produce, jams and jellies, and more! Check our website or facebook page for picking contiditions and hours of operation before heading out to the Farm. Exit #24 off I-290 in Northborough, MASee more..
4.5Cider Hill Farm(141 reviews) - A Breath of Fresh Air Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
We visited during a time when there was nothing to pick. We walked up to the look out point and enjoyed the beautiful views. We got lunch at the food truck and ate under the pavilion while we listened to the live music. It is a gorgeous property and a fun and relaxing place to visit! There are only porta potties but there is a place to wash your hands. There is a farm store, chickens to visit, a pond, a playground and lots of picnic tables.See more..
4.5Honey Pot Hill(125 reviews) - Great family outing Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
If you're looking for a fun family day definitely come here. So many things to do. The price of half bag and full bag of apple picking has gone up a bit. It's still reasonably. The staffs that works there are super nice and friendly. The hayride was fun especially for the little kids. There are so many varieties of apples. There are pears too. Ladders are there for you to climb up and pick the fruits. The cider donut are really good. The apple pie and pumpkin pie are sold as whole pie. I had an apple and pumpkin pie and both were really good. Not sweet at all and the crust aren't dense. Definitely get there early cuz it does get really crowded. I would definitely come back again. See more..
5.0Stone Bridge Farm(115 reviews) - Absolutely brilliant- do this! Farms
Picture Yourself at a Cranberry Harvest. You will hear about the history of cranberries, learn how they are grown and harvested and then you will put on a pair of chest waders and go out onto a flooded bog with cranberries floating around you. This is a great photo opportunity! Visit our cranberry cottage for fresh cranberries, jams, honey and more!See more..
Awesome ice cream great take home food selection friendly staff. Got the de je moo and the coffee Oreo ice cream 5 stars. Took home chocolate milk, banana bread and chicken pot pie. 5 starsSee more..
4.0Smolak Farms(110 reviews) - Another spectacular Whim Dinner Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
Smolak Farms combines agriculture, education and entertainment in a very special way. Visitors come to pick fruit from our orchards and shop at the Farm Stand and Bakery. Children enjoy the playground, animals, hayrides, school tours. Smolak Farms is a popular venue for birthday parties. Families come to our seasonal Festivals from all of New England. Our Pine Grove area hosts our farm-to-table WHIM dinner series each summer and is the perfect venue for a Wedding, Private Party or Corporate Event. Mostly people come to relax and enjoy the beauty of the land and nature. We invit you to visit us soon!See more..
Parlee Farms is a family owned pick your own fruit farm specializing in Apples, Blueberries, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Peaches, and Sweet Cherries. Open mid-June through late October, we also offer a Farmstand, Mary's Country Kitchen and Bakery, and Annie's Animal Barns. Details on picking availability and hours can always be found at our website. Hope to see you 'down on the farm'!See more..
4.5Ioka Valley Farm(101 reviews) - Wonderful Local Products! Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
Great local products and wonderful service:-) I purchased maple cream and maple syrup online and picked up at Ioka farm. My order was ready when I arrived and the products were beautifully packaged in glass jars. I’ll return when I visit the area again.See more..
4.5Brooksby Farm(100 reviews) - Farm in the city Farms
Brooksby has pick your own fruits which vary by season. Blueberries will be next and blackberries. You can purchase already picked fruit and veggies in the shop as well as pies, cider and local honey, jam etc There are animals to feed and pet for the kids. They have a festival with hay rides etc The fall is the best time to come pick a pumpkin from the patch, have some cider and fresh warm cider donuts. They also have several old buildings on site which you can rent for party. We attended a wedding there years ago and it was lovely. See more..
4.5Verrill Farm(97 reviews) - Delicious Farm to Table Dinner 7/27/22 Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Farms
We attended the 3 course Farm to Table dinner outside under a tent at Verrill Farms on Wednesday night. Appetizers were beautifully presented and delicious, followed by 5-6 dishes for the main meal and a fabulous fresh lemon and blueberry dessert. There was a cash bar with several choices of wine and beer as well as a live music throughout the meal. It was a really fun and different evening out, and we learned some great facts about the farm!See more..
4.5West End Creamery(92 reviews) - Best ice cream hands down!! Farms
Enjoy a cone of delicious ice cream or try a round of golf on our beautiful 18 hole miniature golf course. Jump in with both feet on the Barnyard Jump or get lost this fall in our 5.5 acre a-maize-ing corn maze! There's SO much to discover at our Family Farm.See more..
4.5Red Apple Farm(87 reviews) - Grand Morning on the Farm! Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Breweries • Farms
The moment we turned into the entrance, we were taken in! The welcoming country store was appointed with period antiques, handmade gifts and baked goods. The grounds were well maintained and the staff, to a person, was friendly and helpful. A special “shout out” and note of thanks to Al for his assistance and wealth of apple information. Don’t miss his delightful dog, Daisy! Families will love the goats, and other farm animals. This will be our fall go-to for autumn charm, apples and pumpkins! ( Oh, and during these Covid times, it’s worth noting, the bathrooms were scrupulously clean and all the staff and guests wore masks. We felt so comfortable enjoying the beautiful outdoors!) Thank you all for a lovely visit. We will be back!See more..
We LOVE Connors Farm! As a family with 3 kids across a semi-broad range of ages (11, 7 and 3 ) and very different ideas of “fun”, it is nearly impossible to please all three at the same time, but this place is the exception! We come here multiple times a year, have strawberry and apple picked, come to the festivals, have had bday parties here and it never gets old - especially with all the new things added each year. At our visit today we found new things to do and our old favorites to revisit. The kids especially loved the zip line! We were there for 4+ hours and didn’t even make it to all of the activities! The food options are amazing… think fair food; fresh cider donuts, hand squeezed lemonade, bbq, pizza, tacos, and all the fresh produce you could ask for in their huge market - something for everyone!See more..
4.5Bolton Orchards(79 reviews) - More than a Farm Stand Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
We travel to this area maybe once or twice a year. Our favorite time is October when the Apple harvest is at its best. The variety of different apples, the bakery and deli make this a great spot for a New England Experience. They have grocery essentials and a very nice produce area as well. The staff is friendly and helpful.See more..
Wards is a local staple we can all be proud of. Throughout the year their seasonal variety is excellent and their service is often a real bonus. For local products they cannot be beaten.for quality and value.See more..
At Drumlin Farm, you can experience life on a working farm and explore a wildlife sanctuary at the same time. Watch the pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and cows in the farmyard; see how crops are sustainably grown; walk the trails to explore field, forest, and wetland habitat; and observe resident owls, hawks, and a fox in the native wildlife exhibit.See more..
3.5C. N. Smith Farm(62 reviews) - Safe Covid picking Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
Went today, yes it is expensive but we did get a lot of apples. Things are marked arrows, social distancing. We bought our bag online and we came to pick at our schedules time. Very easy since weekday it wasnt crowded plus the time we were assigned. Good fun See more..
4.5Ferjulians Farm Stand(62 reviews) - A lovely family business Spent < 1 hour Farms
Great food, lovely plants, and terrific advice on planting from this generational farm. The family are all lovely people and sell quality items at a reasonable price.See more..
4.5Tendercrop Farm(57 reviews) - Best Chicken! I go there whenever I can and always when entertaining friends. Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Farms
To me the taste and texture of their chicken is the best I have tasted. I usually get their marinated chicken but today I had the spatchcock a whole chicken and roasted it to perfection! Tgere steak and steak tips are also first rate. Try their apple crisp for a real treat.See more..
4.5McCray's Farm(56 reviews) - Inexpensive Family Fun Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Farms
This country creamery is a little hidden gem. This was a perfect afternoon adventure which we will not hesitate to do again when we're in the UMass area. The weather was the perfect Fall day to play a round of miniature golf, stroll through the little petting zoo - and finish the afternoon with delicious homemade ice cream. We opted not to participate in the haunted hay ride, but it did look like those that died, enjoyed themselves. The pumpkins were already picked, but were nice looking and very reasonably priced. Amazing, inexpensive family fun!See more..
4.5The Big Apple Farm(49 reviews) - Great afternoon with the family. Spent < 1 hour Farms • Farmers Markets
We took the kids here for the fall hayride. It was a fun tour of the orchards, with a chance to see some of the operations. The kids loved it and loved finishing up with some fresh donuts. The produce was great quality and the employees were all very friendly.See more..
Hager's Farm Market is an excellent place to stop for fresh food. They have produce, wine, beer, maple syrup, sandwiches, meat, soup mixes, pastries, pies, dog treats, ice cream, and juices. The fresh bread is incredible. They do not use preservatives so you have to eat it fast - believe me, I did. I bought a garlic/herb loaf. I bought it for my family and they were not interested which was their loss, my gain. I loved it. The parking lot and shop is manic on Saturday afternoons. It backs up traffic on Mohawk Trail/2 for about a mile down the road. It opens at 7 am. If I am able to go back, I will definitely go earlier. It's very picturesque in this area right now with fall and the leaves turning colors. It is really beautiful. I highly recommend Hager's Farm Market, especially during this time of year.See more..
4.5Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary(44 reviews) - Fun Visit with Rescued Farm Animals Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms
Winslow Farm Animal Awareness is a non-profit charitable organization devoted to the rescue and care of abandoned and mistreated animals. Established in 1996, Winslow Farm exists for one purpose: to provide love and care to the many animals without a home or for those that have been abused and/or neglected by their previous owners. A sanctuary where animals can learn to trust humans once again. In the fall of 1997, Winslow Farm opened it's doors to the public as an animal farm, offering the public an opportunity to meet and interact with the 183 animals that live on the farm. In addition to an animal sanctuary, Winslow Farm offers a variety of animal-oriented activities, including birthday parties for children, pony rides, group educational tours, nature hikes and trails, as well as special events occurring during the holiday seasons. These activities serve to educate the public about neglected, abused, and abandoned animals, general animal care, and allows animals the exposure to a population of "good" humans that these animals can learn to trust. Our Mission is to provide a high quality "stay-for-life" animal sanctuary, dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of mistreated and abandoned animals, to promote the prevention of animal mistreatment through quality educational programs and events, and to advocate the preservation of wildlife habitat.See more..
4.5Apex Orchards(44 reviews) - Fall is the best time to visit Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
The brand new store is great and the prices are terrific. We found gourds and apples and pumpkins. The restrooms were clean and the countryside the prettiest. New add to favorites listSee more..
4.5Simcock Farm(43 reviews) - Sunflower Maze and Ice Cream Farms
We had a great time doing the sunflower maze, and it is only $5/pp over 3 years old. The ice cream was great, but prepared for the huge servings. My daughter is 8 and got the infant size since someone told us they were big and she still threw some away. I got a kiddie size and could not finish it. The cost was great too, just over $8 for the 2 and my daughter got hot fudge. I definitely recommend it. In the fall the do a haunted corn maze and ice cream event that we took my Girl Scout troop too last year with all the families and everyone loved it.See more..
4.0Shelburne Farm(42 reviews) - My favorite apple-picking spot in the whole area Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
Love Shelburne! It's a great spot for apple picking, cider doughnuts and fun with the kiddos. In the fall they typically have a fire pit going and the smell of the burning wood while sipping apple cider is the best.See more..
4.5Marini Farm(34 reviews) - Love This Place Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
Experience one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in the New England region. Travel ear to ear in 8 acres of interactive learning and adventure. Maize Quest is great fun for families, scouts, youth groups, corporate outings, and birthday parties. Many inflatables and other attractions. The maze was voted the fourth best maze in the country by Family Travel Files. Opening 10/6/2014.See more..
4.5Island Creek Oyster Farm(30 reviews) - Best tour on the South Shore Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Farms
This tour exceeded our groups expectations! I've grown up on the South Shore my entire life and had no idea how much went into oyster harvesting, Our tour guide was so amazing ( I wish I remembered her name). She knew just about everything that goes into oysters. Our group had a lot of questions because most of them were from out of state. She answered every single question without hesitation. She was super personable and made everyone feel so welcome and that no question was silly. When we went onto the boat we were actually able to shuck the oysters and eat them! Our guests are still commenting about how incredible it was. This tour is perfect for all ages. I cannot wait to take more guests onto this tour.See more..
The best fall family day ever! We look forward to this every year! Bring everyone! From babies to grandparents! It’s truly a genuine family farm! Tether ball, basketball shooting, football throws, baseball pitch, corn hole, a corn box ( instead of a sandbox) for the little ones. Hay ride, palomino “train” ride, air gun nerf war, pumpkin cannon blast, shoot corn blaster, paintball target shoot, the AMAZING corn maze and so much more! Fantastic family fun!See more..
4.5Chip-in Farm(29 reviews) - The most amazing time EVER! Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
My 4 year old grandson showed up a little before they opened. Everyone was BEYOND nice to us, and told us to go on and and enjoy.....and that is just what we did! And when Miss Megan asked Kevin if he wanted to help feed the animals.....she made this little guy's day! Thank you all for your kindness See more..
5.0Luina Greine Farm(29 reviews) - Alpaca fun Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms
Your private tour will last approximately 45 minutes, and consist of visiting with and feeding one of our 12 alpacas and 2 miniature donkeys. You will be able to interact with our shetland sheep and dwarf goats. Finally, visit our country store where everything Alpaca is available for sale (Alpaca mittens, scarves, shawls, teddy bears, socks, hats, etc...)See more..
This was our first time at the pancake breakfast. We live in Ellington, CT and were up here a few weeks ago getting apples and saw the poster. The line was huge, but went quickly and staff very friendly and happy. $5 for apple pancakes, 3 sausage and cold apple cider and coffee is unbelievable. You sit at picnic tables with other people and syrup on the table is very yummy. The people we sat with were friendly and we really enjoyed our food and the people. Looking forward to returning again. I bought a huge bag of Macintosh apples to take home. The small bag only lasted us a week . Restroom was very clean too.See more..
Last year we missed the sunflower this year happy to find out there was sunflowers was worth the trip and got apples .See more..
4.5Berlin Orchards(25 reviews) - The Best Apple Cider Donuts ever!! Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
My husband and I drove up from the Cape the other day for an appointment and decided to try Berlin Orchards for our yearly apple picking. We have gotten so tired of the militant attitudes and crowds of people pushing, screaming, crying, harrasing the animals at Tougas. The weather didn't cooperate, but we went to the farm store to buy apples...Jonagold, Cortland, Honeycrisp and, of course, apple cider donuts! These are the best apple cider donuts I have ever had (and I've had alot!)! Even the Honeycrisps just have a more delicious taste and texture. And the absolute sweetest woman waited on us in the store. We stopped and saw the animals which are adorable...love the donkeys and the goats! We can't wait to go back next year and get a chance to pick apples. Love this place!See more..
We have gone two years in a row in October and can't wait to go this year. You can take the whole family, pick apples, get a tractor ride, see some animals, drink a beer and listen to live music. What more could you ask for?See more..
4.5Eastleigh Farms(22 reviews) - Thank the cows who made your ice cream possible Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Farms
Delicious ice cream. A kid cone is a generous portion and it's only $2 (used to be $1). Still a steal. And they are warm and welcoming on the farm--tell you where the cows are in their daily routine, invite you to check them out wherever they are--in the barn for milking or outside--they encourage you and your kids to explore. No inside seating, but plenty of outside tables and chairs and a rickety swingset that kids adore.See more..
4.0Moose Hill Farm(21 reviews) - Great location for hiking outside of Boston Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Farms
Follow a trail from the farmstead through restored woodlands to hillside hayfields and pastures, where you'll enjoy views of Great Blue Hill and the Boston skyline.See more..
4.5Springbrook Farm(19 reviews) - Small, pricey but worth it Farms
Excellent farm shop - really good produce, friendly staff. A bit pricey but high quality. Locally well very regarded.See more..
We recently were fortunate enough to attend a dear friend's wedding at the farm. The grounds are breathtaking and very serene. The sprawling hills, the trees, and the rustic barn, created the perfect setting for a very subtle, rustic ceremony and reception. The farm was equipped with the necessary amenities (a ladies' room and men's room) and plenty of ample parking space.See more..
4.0Crescent Farms(15 reviews) - Amazing ice cream. Must try! Farms
Had a great day! Did the two corn mazes, had some banana splits &&& went pumpkin picking!!! Cool placeSee more..
