Wandering through fields of sunflowers has become an annual summer tradition in the St. Louis area. Several local farms and conservation areas plan to have fields full of these beauties again this summer, though as with most crops, their growth is weather dependent.
Hot apple cider, apple cider slushies, apple cider donuts, caramel apples, candied apples, apple pie … with so many delicious ways to serve these tasty treats, why not plan a day of apple picking at the orchard? Several area farms open their gates to visitors looking for a fun way to fill a basket with apples and an afternoon of fun memories.
Purina Farms is one of St. Louis' favorite family-friendly destinations. To make your visit as enjoyable as possible, Purina Farms has put together a list of the top five things you should know when planning a visit.
Although the St. Louis area is dotted with subdivisions, commercial development, highways and the hustle and bustle of city living, families don’t have to go far to find the farm life. The following area farms and attractions feature animals and farm fun for the whole family:
Looking for an adventure close to home? Step back in time when you visit Hermann Farm and Museum, which is scheduled to open for the 2024 season March 22. The 200-acre farm offers visitors the chance to see how the first German immigrants lived and farmed after arriving in 1837 in what would become Hermann.
There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a sweet strawberry, blueberry or blackberry that you've just picked with your own hands. If you don't have your own berry patch, orchard or veggie garden, you can still pick your own produce at several area farms.
Despite the ongoing proliferation of both Christmas tree lots and artificial trees, there remains a fervent contingent of people who believe the only Christmas tree worth having is one felled by their own hands. For those who prefer to feel brisk air in their lungs and a saw grip in their hands, below is a list of some Christmas tree farms in and around the St. Louis area.
What better way to usher in fall than with a family hayride? For those of us not fortunate enough to have a farm and a wagon of our own, several local parks offer hayrides throughout the season.