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!

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!

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.

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!

Went here on a hot September day. Entrance is $15 to do activities and see the animals. It was cool…read moregetting to see chickens, roosters, goats, geese, boars, and cows. We opted for the hay ride which was about 30 minutes. It was nice getting some shade from the trees on the ride. Unfortunately, the sound system kept cutting in and out so the educational presentation wasn't great. Had an apple cider slushie and it was quite refreshing. Didn't buy any produce or apple cider donuts, but they all looked pretty decent and the prices were decent as well, in comparison to DC grocery prices.

Fall, Lovers, here is why your next Pumpkin Farm visit needs to be at Milburn Orchard. Plenty of…read morefun stuff for the kiddos such as Pony Rides, Animal Feeding, Playground with Swings, Hayrides, Stackable Hay to Climb, Apple picking (additional fee), Corn Mazes and so much more. Customer Service-It was great!! All of the staff that we encountered were nice and helpful. Food *Apple Cider Donuts- THE BEST!!! Hands Down!!! I've been to a lot of pumpkin farms but baaaaaaby I have never tasted ACD like this. They had a nice crisp crunch on the outside and were soft on the inside. Oh, and they were HOT and FRESH!!!! *Caramel Apple Cider Donut Sundae-THE BEST!!! HANDS DOWN!!!! This is available at The Deck and you need to make sure you get one or maybe two because you won't want to share. Delicious vanilla ice cream at the bottom, apple cider donut. Then another layer of ice cream, topped with whipped cream and then a full donut and a caramel drizzle on top. You want one yet? *Freshly Squeezed Lemonade-It was loaded with bees around, but its delicious. Add Strawberry flavor and thank me later. *Kettle Korn-Popped Fresh on site, again hot and delicious Ambiance-Fall vibes Plenty of places for photo ops. Parking-Plenty of Free Parking on the lot

Súper fun would recommend it to anyone looking for a petting zoo experience. Also very nice animalsread more

Great experience! Super cute small highland cows. You scratch and pet them. Even lay down with…read morethem. They'll nibble your shirt. The animals all look well taken care of. There is a small gift shop and a cute cat in sweater that is free to pet, although they do charge $20/hour to pet the bald cat. There are other animals there (goats, horses) and I think it costs more to cuddle/pet those animals. Be warned - this is a small cow pasture, so expect mud I don't know what a fair price is, but these seems decent Kind of a schlep to get there The bathroom is in their house!

Had such a fun time with the animals. Aimee was full of great information. I loved the alpacas,…read morethe were great to interact with. Close by is the Flying Ace farm -brewery and distillery so it made for a great afternoon for us.

From the owner: Experience the magic of Long Meadows Farm, where every interaction is a moment of pure bliss…read more Snuggle up with alpacas, share secrets with mini donkeys, and let worries fade amidst the gentle sway of grass and chirping birds. Create cherished memories at Long Meadows Farm, the perfect venue for your next private event or family adventure. Whether it's a family outing, corporate retreat, date night, or special celebration, let us tailor an unforgettable experience amidst our friendly creatures.

Don't waste your time going to Sunflowers of Lisbon. The parking situation is terrible. The women…read morein charge harassed me because she thought I parked in the wrong place -- turns out thought I was a black car when I was a different grey car parked in a different line with about five or six other cars. But she was very aggressive toward me and followed me and told the food vendors not to sell to me. She also told a food vendor she would give him money to not sell to me. Awful experience. Don't go here.

Nice getaway for a month with nature. Onsite free parking. $15 entry. Fheres a food truck on the…read morepremises. Sunflowers everywhere and you can take some home with you. It's lovely to see all the bees so busy at work that they don't pay you any mind. On sunny days bring a hat or small umbrella. I'd also advise long pants.

Returned for my 2nd year in a row! This go round I opted to go around 6pm on a weekday to avoid the…read morecrowds. We were able to quickly find parking, enjoyed some free cider and hot cocoa while we browsed the holiday accessories b4 heading back out to pick out THE tree (Fraser Fir). The attendants were friendly, attentive and helpful as always. We loved the selection/prices of the trees available. Enjoyed all the festive photo opps and smores area too...10/10 would recommend!

Very happy that I found Payne Christmas Trees. Shopping for a tree here was a really nice…read moreexperience that puts you in the holiday spirit. They have a lot to offer and it's family friendly. There's visits to Santa for kids, free hot chocolate and apple cider, marshmallow roasting, and a holiday market with beautiful Christmas ornaments, wreaths and more. As soon as you get there you can smell the fresh pine and there are trees of all sizes that you can choose from. The staff is friendly and helpful, there to answer your questions and help once you pick your tree. The trees are fully, good quality and reasonably prices. They usually carry your tree to the front where it's trimmed and wrapped then secured on your car. I did go on a Sunday so it was busy, but not overly crowded. I would definitely recommend if you're looking to purchase a live tree.