- Friendly staff everywhere, from inside the market place, throughout the picnic areas and food…read moretrucks, and into the U-pick patches - Huge farm with plenty of space to roam, play and pick; fun for the whole family - Lots of activities for the littles: multiple bicycle/cart tracks, rubber duck racing, basketball hoops; etc - Went specifically for peach picking this time (8/9): separate entry for peach patches, must purchase bag/bucket prior to entry, yellow and white peach varieties, most were firm and need time to fully ripen/soften - Visited early this year for strawberry picking (6/15): grounds were wet, soggy and muddy due to rain, plenty of plump, juicy strawberries to go around, ground level so tiny children are able to pick their own

Huge farm, lots to do and would probably be beyond busy on the special occasion, festivity days…read moreduring peak picking times. We ended up visiting this Von Thun location (the other being in South Brunswick) on a super soggy, wet June day just as strawberry picking season was coming to a close and even though the weather wasn't ideal, our family STILL really enjoyed our time here. There were probably only 20-30 other people here at most, but it felt even less considering how large the grounds are here. The lack of folks definitely had to do with the weather as it rained most of the day, but when we arrived the rain had just stopped, so it worked out PERFECTLY. Since it did rain, unfortunately, the farm was a mud slop of a trail and our shoes/sneakers were drenched after picking, but it was great in that there was BARELLLLY anyone here so we had our pick of the farm and didn't have much competition in picking strawberries. Even though the conditions weren't ideal, we picked a massssssive, overflowing bucket of super beautiful and fresh strawberries along with some raspberries too. A lot of strawberries were beat up, but once we got deeper into the strawberry area, we found tons of perfect strawberries. The farm does not allow for eating while picking, but we couldn't help but try a few of the strawberries because they were soooo fresh. AND, we observed plenty of other folks doing the same, so we definitely weren't the only ones. There was also a huge play area too on the farm that we can imagine that if it were busy would be pretty chaotic. Overall, this is a greaaat, greaat farm for picking and we hope to be back on a nice day where we can experience the full offerings of the farm.

This place is a gem. It's beautiful, serene, somewhat whimsical. We went last week and the fall…read morecolors were stunning. It's a place I think I'll go back to with every season. And next time I wanna go early enough that I can do the house tour as well.

Beautiful scenery for a good price, parking needs to be reserved before 3 so make sure you do that…read morebeforehand as there is no parking nearby! Very walkable if you're looking for a short day

Such a great place. You can tell how much the alpacas are loved & how nice the workers are. Sadly…read morethe alpaca walk was sold out but I will def return to do it. The lavender shop has so many cute things. Great stop if you are in the area.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, so what else do I need to say?!…read more These cuties are free to visit (donations are welcome) and spend the day with. They are incredibly sweet and friendly, and definitely food-motivated. For $2, bags of treats are available in the gift shop and they go a long way. Each alpaca has its own personality, go meet them all!

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

This place is incredible! If you're looking for your next instagram photo, this is the place to…read moretake it. Stunning views from every section of the maze. I highly recommend coming here on a weekday. It's $10 per person and parking is a breeze on the weekday. It was also empty and perfect for taking photos. Weekends are packed, the price goes up to $20 per person, and it's $5 to park. The terrain is a bit rough so wear good shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a good camera and you're set. I come here every year and I'm always amazed. Best time in end of August and early September. Oh and he planted over a million seeds this year, a million!

SANDYSTON: Prepare to be aMAZEd! There is a breathtaking, dog friendly sunflower field right here…read morein New Jersey, and now is the perfect time to visit. Nestled near the Kittatinny Mountain ridge, Sussex County Sunflower Maze is a stunning farm with endless skies and over 1 million sunflowers creating the ultimate backdrop for photos and a peaceful stroll through two winding mazes. While you are there, explore local vendors, grab a bite from a food truck, and maybe even meet the owner, who literally wrote the book on this farm. Open daily from 9 AM-7 PM through about 9/21/25. Leashed, friendly pups are always welcome. Check dates/hours on their website/social media each season. Our photos do not come close to capturing the beauty. This is one you simply have to experience in person!

Kids and I love this place. The goat experience is the best part. Hayride is fun too. A million…read morethings to do here

Let me say we did not have kids with us and this farm/park is definitely themed more for them, but…read moreI'm also glad we didn't bring any kids because of the pricing. So it's ok....but for the cost not great (for adults) kind of expensive at the gate and then the additional in-park fees seemed a bit excessive. They definitely have some great potential but there were many yard games and activities that were unusable, poorly executed and or not maintained. The corn maze was ok but blah, could be more engaging with history/local topic/ learning scavenger hunt. The soccer ball pool game was a brilliant idea but the play area should be 2x-4x bigger with artificial grass and better pockets than cheep broken buckets. Miniature golf and the aerial adventure looked really good, definitely a plus plus but I feel one or both were well overpriced giving the entrance fee. I didn't look too close at the food; they seemed to have better than average variety and options, though the cider donuts we saw on the way out were in our opinion overpriced and they didn't offer any smaller (individually) package options. Plenty of kids were definitely enjoying the activities and burning some sugar so there is that.

I was so excited about this show. The last time I attended was over 30 years ago, and it was…read moreamazing back then. Today, it was nice but nothing amazing or awe inspiring. There were no WOW displays, and there were few big displays. It really has been scaled back, and much of the magic of it all was missing. It is overpriced, also.

First time back at the Flower Show in a few years. As always the promenade walkway has huge…read moredisplays with so many incredible flowers. This year did not disappoint , it was visually spectacular!! We loved seeing jewelry and shoes from plants, the pressed flower exhibits, the miniatures as well as juried plants. This year the marketplace was down one level and that was a terrific decision, it really opened up the show floor. This show is worth traveling into the city to see, many transportation options to get there ! Check it out!

I've always wanted to go visit the famous lavender farm in Long Island but I never got the chance…read more Yesterday someone asked if I wanted to go to a lavender farm in NJ and I jumped at the chance. When you first pull up, it looked kind of small, but in actuality, they have four patches of lavender so it was pretty substantial. It was $21 to pick a bunch that would fit around the plastic tie they gave you. Picking is hard work in 90 degree heat so we wound up only picking one bunch and sharing the lavender. They said to dry it upside down to keep the color and shape. Highly recommend! Pro tip: go find a real restroom before you arrive because there are no restrooms. Only a porta potty but it did not smell bad. But what if someone has an accident over there one of these days? Just saying.

Pleasant Valley Lavender is a small, quaint, location to do a few things: Pick your own lavender,…read moreview an active bee hive, take Instagram worthy photos, and peruse through a nicely stocked gift shop. If all you want to do is view their lavender garden and stroll through their fields, that's fine, as well. The entire property is not large, but it's very well decorated, maintained, and the owner is very friendly and helpful. If you're in the area, give Pleasant Valley a look see.

Responding to the guy who has absolutely nothing positive to say. It's a farm. Expect dirt. Flowers…read moregrow in dirt. Insane for anyone to complain about DIRT when visiting a FARM. Absolutely beautiful place to go, whether you're alone, on a date, or taking your family out for the day. HUGE property with so much to explore. I haven't seen the tulips yet but i went back in the fall for the sunflowers and had a 10/10 experience. Staffs very friendly, also very easy to navigate considering how big it is.

I just adore this place! I came for the first time last year with my mom and knew we had to bring…read moremy mommom, sister, and niece back with us this year. We had the best time getting drinks, picking tulips, and even shooting paintball guns together. What really stands out about Dalton Farms is their incredible staff. My mommom needs a wheelchair for going long distances and we did not have an off-road friendly wheel chair. The staff were so kind and accommodating and gave her rides on the golf cart from the car into the fields and vice versa. We were so happy to make it work and she was so thankful to be able to spend the day with us picking the most beautiful flowers. Thank you Dalton farms!!