I consider myself a bit of an ice cream aficionado, having lived in 10 different states and in…read moreseveral locations abroad for a number of years and always trying and on the lookout for different ice creams. I have eaten probably 2000+ ice cream cones in my lifetime and I can with great pride and admiration say that the ice cream here at the Critzer Family Farm is the very single best I've ever had in my entire life. I had a blackberry cone, crushed it, and immediately went back for a strawberry and really just wow, no words to describe how good and fresh it is. Taste, texture, temp, all PERFECT. The friendliness of the staff and just the whole atmosphere of the farm on a nice sunny spring day and those two cones really came together for me in truly the most divine ice cream moment of my life. 10/10. A perfect score. Unbeatable - the gold standard of ice cream everywhere.

The strawberry ice cream is creamy and delicious. Downside is their hours. Hard to swing by after…read morework when they close before 6.

THE BEST APPLE ORCARD EVER! I came here last year with my family and fiancé it is absolutely…read moreGORGEOUS and breathtaking full fields of all kinds of apples and other fruits and veggies and etc and absolutely amazing place and they have a store and beautiful venue. Plus they have a cute dog loves attention and amazing and magical place the staff are so friendly happy and sweet helpful and store is awesome it is amazing lots of stuff and tons of variety of goodies you can buy! Going in the fall it is so fun and relaxing perfect for all ages and families and friends family and definitely come in fall and or spring and summer and get lots of amazing experience and beautiful grown fresh fruits flowers and vegetables and products! Thank you so much for all ur hard work farmers you rock and we need to support all are local farmers and buy their foods and vegetables products and etc and it is GORGEOUS PLACE OF HEAVEN! I am coming here every year and picking fresh apples and etc and plus have fun and able so peaceful and fun and remarkable place. Thank you so much for all ur hard work farmers hope you get AWARD! You deserve it and blessings and angels and successful and positive and successful always and forever! Happy school day everyone!! From lauren

The people were lovely and welcoming. The hard cider tasting was great (and led to quite a bit of…read morecider purchases). We took some snacks and enjoyed a hard cider while enjoying the view. My sister, who uses a wheelchair, had no difficulty enjoying all that Showalter's had to offer. The apple cider donuts were hot off the fryer and we left with a delicious bushel,of apples. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Such a cute farm. It was not crowded at all. Parking was plentiful and easily to navigate. The…read morestaff were all so kind and fun to engage with. FYI: Cell service is hard there. It was lacking in a lot of spots. I was ok with it because it forced me to be in the moment. The farm was pretty clean as well. We did 2/4 mazes. They were great! I appreciated the staff that were walking around inside the mazes helping you if needed. They do a wonderful job with the mazes. The staff were so helpful. The pumpkin patch area was cute. There were pumpkins here and there. They had all types. The typical orange, the specialties that were different colors, had bumps etc, and lastly they had the smaller pumpkins/gourds. They were priced reasonable at under a $1 a pound. It may have been maybe $0.90 a lb... but definitely under $1 a lb. The wagon ride was nice. I will always love a wagon ride. When walking through the pumpkin patch there maybe some prickers stuck to you. Be careful walking around the patch. This is a farm. Take in consideration of your outfit and shoes. If it's dry out the dirt is dusty and will leave dust on your shoes and everywhere else. I looked like I had used self tanner on my exposed skin from the wagon ride. Hehe. Nothing a baby wipe can't take care of. There were two food trucks. We opted for the truck that was serving hotdogs. It was the perfect set up. They were delicious! The country store was great. They had fudge, apple cider, lots of goods, and slushies. We enjoyed the sweets and treats. The cold apple cider hit the spot on the warm October Saturday. The playground area was fantastic. It was a hit with our group. Some of us adults enjoyed it, especially the slide. Overall it's a great farm, and a great place to take the family.

I visited Liberty Mills Farm for the first time with a local outdoor adventures group for their…read moreflashlight corn maze event. It's a little over an hour away from Richmond and holds the title of the largest corn maze in Virginia. They have a different theme each year for the maze, and this year's was "Into the Deep" (ocean-themed). Our group chose the hardest maze (blue) and spent at least two hours in it. We didn't get all of the hole punches, as after we got our 7th of 21, we decided to just focus on finding the exit as it was nearing closing time. We did stumble upon hole punch 21 at the end though! The price for attendance was reasonable, and the whole vibe of the farm was very chill. It's really a perfect fall activity. They have a little market too with fun candies, fudge, and ciders. I had a hot apple cider, which was great to hold in the maze. I also bought some stick candies and candy corn fudge. They also have a little fire pit and porta pots if you need the restroom.

There was "a lot to do," but for me, the "staples" of a fall festival were missing... no corn pit,…read moreno barrel train for the kids, no hay ride, and no big stacks of hay bails to climb on. Nothing to bounce on. Pony rides are $10 each which seems a bit much. I like that there were big slides, there was a cute obstacle course and mini maze, and some other random things like tug of war and tetherball. For the age ranges of my kids (2-8), it felt meh compared to some other places I've been more in the Hampton roads area. We don't do the large corn mazes l due too the kids ages, they just get bored, so my suggestion would be to have a separate cost for corn maze. For reference, wood ridge farm brewery has a sand-filled playground, corn maze and a petting zoo for a bit cheaper... they do have a train, hay ride, and bounce house, but it all costs extra. I guess you can't have it all.

This was such a fun place to visit with kids! We visited in mid-October and it checked all the fall…read morefestival boxes. It's a vibe for sure and well worth the price of admission. They had it all, from apple cider (cold and hot!), apple cider donuts, ice cream, and fresh squeezed lemonade to a pumpkin patch and oodles of kids activities (slides, hill rolling, corn pits, apple sling shot, corn cannons, an epic corn maze, farm animals, pony rides and more). Need a pumpkin? Pick one in their patch! If you're looking for an idyllic fall festival, look no further but be warned that your kids won't want to leave! It is also dog friendly and we never had a long wait for a bathroom or any of the activities. At night they have movies and fire pits with s'mores kits.

We spent a gorgeous September afternoon at Chiles Peach Orchard, and it turned out to be a perfect…read moreday for apple picking. The staff greeted us with warm smiles and helpful tips, making the experience feel welcoming from the start. Their marketplace has a wide selection of apple varieties, most of them are ready for sampling. While wandering the rows, we stumbled upon a few new favorites--crisp, sweet, and just the right amount of tart. If you're looking for a family‑friendly outing with fresh fruit, friendly faces, and plenty of tasty discoveries, Chiles Peach Orchard is a must‑visit. Notes: This maybe not in their control - lantern flies were everywhere, they don't bite, but they are invasive bugs, be careful not to get hitchhikers. Also, they sometimes add an admission fee on specific picking days, so check their website beforehand to avoid surprises.

As summer was ending, we decided to stop by Chile's Peach Orchard…read more We were excited to try the peach soft serve and peach donuts. The soft serve was pretty good. It had some peach flavor, but honestly, nothing out of the ordinary. I was told the peach donuts were just all right, not as standout as others (apple cider donuts). What did stand out was the peach Bellini, which was really good, especially because it was such a hot day. We wanted to check out the peach orchard, but unfortunately, they had sold out for the day, so we weren't allowed to go. It was probably around two or three in the afternoon, so we were surprised they had shut down so early. We did enjoy the views and live music, which was really cool. Definitely check out their weekly events!

We came for the 2025 pumpkin season and were so pleasantly surprised !! The pumpkin patch was…read morewonderful and the sunflower farm was MAGICAL !!!! Wonderful Activites for kids and a cute hayride. Absolutely gorgeous views and sweet staff! We'll be back next year!

Family owned, clean, and a lot to do for the younger kids (and our special need one who is 2.5…read moreyears old). Our second year visiting this wonderful farm and we still were not able to do it all. Thank you for such a wonderful time and great memories. Lisa Culpeper VA

In the fall, Carter's Mountain is packed with folks buying pumpkins, apple cider, apple cider…read moredonuts, cider, and wine. On a quiet week day in the spring, we were able to enjoy the steep drive up the mountain and the views that greeted us without lots of people and cars coming and going. You can still buy the cider, donuts, ice cream, and more. You also can relax and shop their very cute country store, which sells locally made jams, syrups, mixes, and other foods. They also have lovely dish towels and many other such gift items. We recommend going both in the fall to be part of the festivities as well as in the spring and summer.

The views are amazing, clean and plenty of sitting space. Easy parking and a gain the views are…read moreworth the drive. We love the peach picking experience and it's so much fun. We enjoy the peach cider and they do have a lot of tasty treat like apple cider donuts are scrumptious. Kids friendly but pets are not allow when picking. The price is by size of bags, $15 for small and it's plenty for us. The gift shop is fun as well.

We came too late. No more peaches this year but the folks are nice. The orchard is well kept. No…read moremajor hills or hard terrain good for children and elders too.

A few years later and this is still the place to go for apple picking. For $20 you get a giant 1/2…read morebushel bag and you can fill it to the brim with all the apples you can pick. We were directed to area 13 which had lots of Fuji, Granny Smith and Yellow Delicious apples among others. We were there on a weekday afternoon around 10:30 am so it wasn't too crowded so we could move around the orchard without fighting the crowds for the perfect apples. They didn't have much in the way of frills set up, just a stand on the way out selling apple butter and jams. I think they might have more amenities on the weekends but I'm not sure. If you want basic non-crowded apple picking, come here on a weekday morning. Check their website for events, etc. if you're planning to come on a weekend and want more activities. Oh, and they're cash only so be sure and bring some cash since I don't think there's an ATM on site.