6 Texas Farms to Visit This Fall
If fall break is coming up and you’re not sure what you want to do with the kids this year, look no further. We’ve rounded up the best fall agritourism destinations in Texas to help you check off your autumn bucket list with activities like pumpkin and apple picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and more.
1. Royalty Pecan Farms
Caldwell, Texas
Salted honey pecans, pecan pie, pecan coffee … what’s not to love about pecans? And if you’ve never been to a pecan farm, now is your chance. Royalty Pecan Farms in Caldwell, Texas, has everything you need to enjoy a nutty weekend. You can pick from countless pantry staples in their shop, like pecan trail mix or pecan oil, or you can sign up for a guided tour of the orchards to see what it’s like to operate a farm.
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2. Country Critters Farm
Alvarado, Texas
Everyone loves a petting zoo, especially if you have children in the family. Country Critters Farm in Alvarado is a great choice for anyone who wants a little time in the fresh air and the relaxation that comes with surrounding yourself with four-legged friends. While these guys will happily come to you for birthday parties and church and daycare events, you can also bring your family directly to their farm to mingle with donkeys, pigs, horses and more. They even offer playgrounds, bounce houses, mazes and duck races.
3. Love Creek Orchards
Medina, Texas
If a fall day out in the warm Texas sunshine sounds like fun, look no farther than Love Creek Orchards in Medina. Their Apple Store Bakery and Café are guaranteed to satisfy just about any apple craving you have. From pies, cakes and pastries to syrups, breads, ice cream, jams, jellies and candies, they have it all. You can linger on their patio with a made-to-order meal or peruse their shop for goodies to take home for later. No matter how you choose to spend your time here, you won’t regret the pit stop.
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4. Sweet Berry Farm
Marble Falls, Texas
Sweet Berry Farm is more than a berry picking farm in the summer. They have a marvelous autumn festival in September, October and November that children and adults alike will enjoy. Hayrides, scarecrows, mazes and more offer a fun-filled day on the farm. Children can also paint pumpkins, pick their own flavors, make sand art, ride the barrel train or go for a pony ride on the weekends. And of course, you can also find the perfect pumpkin to adorn your front porch here.
5. Crowes Nest Farm
Manor, Texas
Looking for something a little different to do with your children to do this fall? Crowe’s Nest Farm in Manor, Texas, could be the perfect solution. This farm and wildlife sanctuary welcomes over 40,000 school children each year to interact with and learn about more than 250 farm animals and Texas wildlife. Spend the day here and you’ll spot reptiles, amphibians, ponies, bison, dairy cattle, ostriches and more. You can even take a free hayride through the pasture to see the bison herd and ostriches up close. When you’re done, they invite you to bring your lunch to the picnic areas and peruse the gift shop before you leave.
6. The Jersey Barnyard
LaGrange, Texas
Dairy cattle play a crucial role in American agriculture, so why not take some time to visit one of the farms that keeps you stocked up on milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products? Families and school groups alike are invited to take tours of The Jersey Barnyard in LaGrange, but they recommend calling ahead if you want to book a group tour. Tours include an overview of the farm and introductions to goats, chickens, ducks and more. They’ll even let you purchase a bottle to feed to one of the Jersey calves and teach you how to milk a cow.