I can't stop coming back to Parsons Farms! Every time I visit, the bakery section lures me in;…read moreeverything looks so good that it's hard not to walk out with a bag full of treats. On this visit, I tried the Blueberry Banana Smoothie and the Turkey Sandwich at their cafe. The smoothie was incredible, vibrant purple, perfectly thick. The turkey sandwich was equally impressive; the bread was toasted to a perfect golden brown, and the balance of the melted cheese and sauce made for a great brunch. Beyond the cafe, it's the perfect spot to grab some fresh fruits and baked goods for home. Definitely a local gem!

We stopped in for peaches over the summer but left with nothing. There were lots of options, but…read moremany of the things we could find at a grocery store with better prices and potentially better quality. The peaches were hard which was a disapointment. We were hoping to find peaches that were more ripe because they were local. We found about two peaches that were a little softer but they had no smell. I was suprised that there were so few local items. If I wanted goods made in PA, I'd go to PA. I asked which produce items were local and it sounded like almost none of them. You can get baked goods, produce, bottled and jarred items like pickes, candy, meats, and "homemade" deli items. There were plants for purchase, some outdoor furniture, and a cafe. The best part of the place ended up being the animals. We fed some goats and took a phot with the large bull statue. I think this would be a great place to bring kids to see the animals. I don't think it's worth the drive if you're staying on the coast because it's mostly grocery store quality produce and items you can get for less elsewhere. But, if you need something to do with kids and you're close by, it's worth a stop.

Great activity with kids. Me and my wife brought our child to a day at the farm. It was only 5…read moredollars. He got to feed goats, and hold a bunny, and ride a pony. It was a great experience at Dominic's Farm. We will be back very soon.

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!

Such a great experience! Aiden was amazing and made sure to make this an unforgettable experience…read more Everyone had a wonderful time loving on the cows and Mrs. Buttons, the mini donkey.

Phil was a fantastic guide and you can tell he loves and rakes great care of his animals. We loved…read morethe tour and had a great time petting Lady, while seeing the babies. Great store of yarn and fiber products!

Camping on an Alpaca Farm : - Ahhhhhh.... So much fun…read morecamping with the alpacas. We camped on a small alpaca farm in Preston, MD near Maryland's Eastern Shore. Here's a discount link for $10 off of any stay using Hipcamp ( hipcamp.com/en-CA/i/sonnathomas ). The alpacas were soooo cute but I'll tell you about them in the next section. The campsite was pretty much a huge open field with lots of grass and space to spread out. I believe there was room for at least 4 campsites. Each site came with an open fire pit and table. There was also a porta potty on-site, nice swing-set, and an outdoor water hose near the farm if you needed non-drinking water. This site did not have a shower, trash can, drinking water, wifi, grill, shade, or electricity so plan accordingly. It was very clean and the host were amazing. When I arrived, I was so eager to put up my tent. Once we got the tent up, we used a portable power station to inflate our air mattresses and chairs. We set-up our shower tent and luggable loo toilet with ease. We arrived a little late on Day 1 so we only had enough time to set-up, cook dinner, shower, and have Funny Family Reading Night . We loved it! We set-up the projector and screen inside of the tent and used the portable generator to watch a movie on night 2. I forgot to mention that the farm does have some non-dangerous wildlife including some faulcons that never bothered us, mockingbirds, and butterflies . We cooked at home and used the open fire to heat up our meals in double wrapped aluminum foil (hotdogs, breakfast wraps, sandwich melts etc) . Of course we had s'mores at night . Also, be prepared for an absolutely gorgeous view of the moon while camping. Alpaca Farm Tips : * Pack a portable shower * Make a hand washing station * There's no reception on the farm and nearby streets unless you have Verizon. Bring a hotspot or simply stay unplugged while camping. Because there was no service, I downloaded movies from Amazon prime app in advance. This allowed us to connect my phone to the projector so that we could watch the downloaded movies offline/without internet service. The sound on the projector was loud but you can also add speakers if necessary (some parts of the movie was very loud. We turned it down to avoid disturbing other campers) * Connecting your iPhone to the projector requires a HDMI adapter which is about $50 at the apple store (May be able to find it cheaper online) * Take your trash and recycling with you. Bring extra trash bags to double bags when it's time to transport your trash. * There's no grill on-site so plan to cook on an open fire or bring your own grill. There is also fast food and restaurants about 15 min away from the campsite. * There's no shade so bring sunscreen and/or pop-up tent. Also bring lots of bug spray for flies and mosquitoes. * Bring a portable power station. Our power station charged my phone about 3 times, charge my Apple Watch twice, inflated/deflated our air mattresses, and powered the projector for movie night from Friday-Sun morning. We had about 20% power remaining after our final use (which is great for a small generator). * It's hot during the day and cool at night. Bring a few fans for the day and extra blankets at night. Alpaca Farm Tour ($5) : - We booked a farm tour at our campsite that allowed us to pet and feed the alpacas. The owner, Phil, was so kind, passionate, and knowledgeable about his Alpacas. He takes good care of them. The alpacas basically get a hair cut once/year and their fur is used for fleece material. They are not slaughtered or harmed in anyway. Phil informed us that they don't bite, spit, or kick. They usually move away from unknown humans unless it's feeding time. One alpaca on the farm was extremely friendly (lucky charm). She allowed us to pet her over and over again. She loved attention and wanted more and more hugs/rubs . It was the sweetest experience. After the farm tour, we stopped by their small farm store. The front of their farm store housed a hair salon that was ran by Phil's wife who was also very kind. The second part of the store housed alpaca knickknacks, scarves, clothing etc. I bought THEE cutest handmade alpaca pen from the store. It was great! They also sell firewood on-site. I loved this campsite and the owners were so kind, courteous, and gentle.

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.

We absolutely loved Jack and Pickles. Beautiful sunset views, wonderful breeze, and a cool…read moreconcept!! Plus the nicest most welcoming owners on the planet. We originally saw Jack and Pickles as we were walking on the dock around Smith Island - and it was closed. The next day we saw it was open and we peeked our head in and saw the cutest little place w an awesome view. They are open during the day and then they are open again from 6-9 and are byob. We came that night w a drink and sat on the deck and enjoyed sitting on the water. We left for dinner and came back after we ate. We sat on the deck until close enjoying a gorgeous sunset. The owners, Elley and Terry are just awesome people. They love the island life and want the best for the community. We really enjoyed talking to them. We didn't have kids with us, but it would be perfect to bring the kids along bc they have a ton of games and activities to keep busy. We can't wait to come back to Smith Island and when we are here we will def spend each night at Jack and Pickles.

From the owner: Welcome to the only island entertainment opened passed 6pm and the best spot for good vibes and…read moreisland leisure. Jack and Pickles Amusements has the shanty as the main hub for family entertainment and Jack and Pickles yard for children's entertainment. BYOB are welcomed in the shanty; enjoy your beverage and concessions while watching a beautiful Smith Island sunset on the bay. Tap into Gen X heaven with our arcade and game room, complete with over 700 classic Gen X videos games, and play our mini claw machines for guaranteed prizes. Add a bounce house to the play yard to complete your parties. Groups are encouraged! Birthdays, Bachelorette, Bachelor, Reunions, Wedding: Celebrate with us!! Day Passes start as low as $3 per person

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.

Stopped by on our way back from Ocean City this past Tuesday. Parking was easy and kids under a…read morecertain age are free and so are grandparents, so we loved that for our group. Tons of things for the little ones to do from feeding goats, little playhouses, playgrounds, corn maze, picture set up areas, and much more! Wish we had the space for pumpkins in the back of our car, we would of grabbed a few.

A hidden gem in Delco. Nestled on a hill just off Wawa road you'd never know it was here. This is…read morean alpaca farm but there are also pigs, turkeys, ducks and other baby birds. Today I was there for "farm day " which was a chance to view the animals on a beautiful fall day and shop at vendors lined up along the path. These vendors seemed to be picked for their close to nature wares which included natural soap and scrubs, the lady Who Made cork handbags, A man and woman who made beer bottle openers out of half horseshoes, and the lady who made homemade dog treats. I was thrilled to purchase 2 handmade items from Annabelle's Wish stand. Annabelle's Wish helps children and family struggling with rare neurological disorders. All of these items are brand new and donated so I got 2 items for a steal and the $31 went directly to help the kids. Made my week! Www.Annabelleswish.org

I was there YESTERDAY for "Farm Day" (Dee M. and I must have just missed each other) and our 12…read moreyear old had a marvelous time feeding alpacas, pigs and emus, and petting bunny rabbits. A terrific place!

This spot is kids paradise. I planned most of our day here and my kids still didn't want to leave…read more I typically saw this spot whenever I rode the Strasburg Railroad. We typically would do their Christmas Train, and rarely got back to Lancaster in the warmer months. As soon as I planned my latest summer trip, I knew it had to be on the itinerary. This place has it all from gigantic slides to gold mining sluice areas to a mini kids village that mine couldn't get enough of from the mini vet office to the drive in theater. It was really impressive. From here, you can make your way up the hill where there is a restaurant, a coffee kiosk with a delicious coconut water cold brew (wild!), and plenty of shaded sections with swinging chairs. You'll find paintball, basketball, skee ball, a pedal cart for the family, launching devices. I mean, there is a lot! The place is large so it never felt overly crowded. Come with water bottles. Even with the shaded sections it gets hot. They have water fountains by the bathrooms.

I was able to enjoy Cherry Crest Adventure Farms on the perfect fall day, and I'll be making a trip…read morehere an annual tradition. We spent hours at the farm, and could have stayed even longer. My kids loved everything from the large corn maze to the swings to the games to the playground equipment to the large sandbox filled with corn. My kids were 4 and 6 during our visit, but the farm can easily accommodate older or younger. Two notes; 1. The bathrooms in the back of the farm are new & super clean. 2. Don't feel pressure to purchase the add ones (apple chucking and paintball) - those sections are towards the back of the farm and easily avoidable. There was a variety of food options - a few standard theme park options along with specialty options like homemade ice cream.

Healthy plants. Great selection of flowers and garden vegtables. Fresh local produce.read more

Always buy my plants here. Stay healthy all summer and fall…read more Starting my fall decorating and getting mums. Always beautiful