Add one of these to your seasonal bucket list!
🍂By Erin Cavoto
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Fall is considered the best time of year by many—including Ree, who once said, “I would like to officially declare that fall is my favorite season.” It’s for good reason, too. There’s no shortage of fall activities to enjoy every year. Whether it’s bringing the family apple picking or going on a long drive to a place with great fall foliage, there are so many ways to make the most of the season.
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Fall is considered the best time of year by many—including Ree, who once said, “I would like to officially declare that fall is my favorite season.” It’s for good reason, too. There’s no shortage of fall activities to enjoy every year. Whether it’s bringing the family apple picking or going on a long drive to a place with great fall foliage, there are so many ways to make the most of the season. Perhaps the most memorable outing, though, is to stop by one of the best pumpkin patches in the U.S. In fact, we’ve gathered up a whole list of farms around the country so you can find a spot near you. They have all the different types of pumpkins, as well as decorative corn stalks and tasty food. (Cider doughnuts, yum!)
You’ll be surprised at the range of these pumpkin patches. They span the country, from New England to the Southwest, and they all have something unique to offer. At the Dallas Arboretum, you’ll find a neat pumpkin village erected every year. Meanwhile at a quaint farm in Idaho, you can embark on an elaborate corn maze. Once you’ve planned which patch (or patches!) to visit, you’ll probably want to decide on a pumpkin decorating idea so you can keep it in mind when choosing your gourd. Then you can use it as festive fall porch décor! If you’re still in the mood for more Halloween fun, then check out these spooky haunted hotels. They’re the best way to cap off a perfect fall weekend!
Linvilla Orchards
Linvilla Orchards
Location: Media, Pennsylvania
With over 300 acres and a variety of activities around the farm, the whole family will want to make visiting Linvilla Orchards an annual tradition. There’s over 100 tons of pumpkins on display in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Even more, you can buy tickets for things like hayrides, mazes, pick-your-own apples, pony rides, face painting, and fishing.
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
Location: Lockport, Illinois
Go big or gourd home, right? Well, you can do just that at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm with over 35 exciting attractions. Pick pumpkins right off the vine in the pumpkin field then explore the 15-acre corn maze. There’s also train rides, a petting zoo, a big slide, a climbing wall, and so many outdoor games to play.
Annabelle’s Fun Farm
Annabelle’s Fun Farm
Location: Welch, OK
It’s all in the name! At Annabelle’s Fun Farm, you’re sure to have plenty of family fun. There’s 30+ acres of cornfield to get lost in as well as 30+ farm attractions! Some of those include hay rides, pumpkin bowling, corn hole, duck races, bounce houses, haunted houses, and an animal barnyard. Not to mention, this one is less than two hours from Drummond Ranch. Anyone up for a weekend of fall adventures?
Craven Farm
Craven Farm
Location: Snohomish, Washington
How gourd-geous is this place? Not only will you get the cutest family photos, but you’ll also have plenty of festivities to choose from. We’re talking mazes, mini golf, apple cannons, animals, and of course, picking pumpkins. Got a crowd? At Craven Farm, you can rent fire pits and party room barns, too.
Cool Patch Pumpkins
Cool Patch Pumpkins
Location: Dixon, California
Get this: Cool Patch Pumpkins is home of the world’s largest corn maze (Yup, it’s certified by Guinness World Records)! There’s also a mini maze for the little ones. Along with that, your family will enjoy hay rides and plenty of food and photo ops. You can even take a corn bath in their giant pool of corn! Cool, right?
Photo courtesy of Dallas Arboretum
Pumpkin Village at the Dallas Arboretum
Location: Dallas, Texas
For years, the Dallas Arboretum has built a stunning pumpkin village as part of their “The Art of the Pumpkin” festival. In addition to pumpkin displays, there are also 150,000 autumn flowers to celebrate the colors of fall.
Courtesy of Granny Mae’s Pumpkin Patch
Granny Mae’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: Dorrance, Kansas
Named in honor of the owner’s grandmother, Granny Mae’s Pumpkin Patch is a sweet place to stop for pumpkins. They have six different patches, where you’ll find pumpkins in every shape, size, and color. You’ll also find the most charming activities like a trolley ride through the Scarecrow Meadow, Granny Mae’s corn maze, an old-fashioned candy store, and fun carnival games.
Courtesy of Lowe Family Farmstead
Lowe Family Farmstead
Location: Kuna, Idaho
There are so many fall-centric activities to take part in at the Lowe Family Farmstead. You can pick pumpkins, take a hayride, or wander through a huge corn maze. Past corn maze designs have included The Wizard of Oz, a cowboy, and Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.
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Papa’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch lives up to its name—every year, they grow up to 30,000 pumpkins, gourds, and more! Thousands visit their farm every fall to not only pick their own pumpkins, but to also enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, zip lines, and hay bale mazes.
Courtesy of Tim’s Pumpkin Patch
Tim’s Pumpkin Patch
Location: Marietta, New York
At Tim’s Pumpkin Patch, you can opt to pick your own pumpkins from their field or grab one of the pre-picked ones to make things a little easier. While you’re there, you’ll also want to say hello to their farm animals, take a tractor wagon ride, and get lost in a corn maze. For the adults, they have their very own brewery where they make craft beer and hard cider.
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