Step back in time at The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, New York, where 19th-century rural life comes alive through historic buildings, interactive exhibits, and a hand-crafted carousel celebrating the Empire State’s rich history.
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Harvest Hues and Tasty Views at Hollabaugh Bros Farm
![Hollabaugh Bros Farm, reads the sign on the bright red barn. In the foreground, a green lawn. The blue sky above. Apple trees to the right.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230922_100045.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
This farmers market is a daytrip destination in its own right.
National Apple Museum and the Allure of Apples
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Discover the allure of the apple at this museum, which details the history of the apple and fruit tree industry.
Orchards, Elk and Shire Horses: The SilverShire Farm Carriage Adventure
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These Shire draft horse-drawn carriage rides will carry you through Adams County’s scenic countryside!
Exploring Virginia Spirits at Belmont Farm Distillery
![Moonshiners Star Tim Smith and Chuck Miller, owner of Belmont Farm Distillery](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20221027_120222.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
If you’re near Culpeper VA, you’ll want to sample this 25-year-old copper pot Virginia whiskey!
A Spirited Tour through the Laurel Highlands
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Discover the people and places of the Laurel Highlands by exploring the craft beer, wine and spirits trail through scenic Southwestern Pennsylvania!
Treat Yourself to Sweet Vibes with Wine and Chocolate at Boyer Cellars
![Truffles and Tastings at Boyer Cellars, near Gettysburg PA](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230211_152310-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
You can lose your heart with this Valentine’s Day-themed wine and chocolate pairing!
Five Things to Do in Fauquier County
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There’s so much to see and do in Fauquier County, making this a great getaway destination!
Shop Local and See Culpeper Like a Local
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This quaint town is a great destination for daytrippers and weekenders alike.
Sample the Wines of Brotherhood Winery
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This quaint winery dates to 1839 and offers tasting flights and guided tours of the underground cellars.
Why’s a Mysterious Mansion on the Frederick Barnstorming Tour?
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Delightful surprises awaited us on the 2021 Frederick County Barnstormers Tour — read about what awaited us at the Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm!
Grand Old Barns on the Frederick County Landmarks Barnstorming Tour
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Join us to explore Frederick County’s agricultural heritage (part 1)!
Cow Cuddling at Mary’s Land Farm: Cute Farm Animals Carry Away Our Stress
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Doesn’t taking a few minutes out of your day to hug a calve sound calming?
Fire and Ice: A Longwood Christmas Celebration
We started our Christmas season with a visit to one of our favorite lights displays: Longwood Gardens. We took a year off from our now almost-annual visits because of the pandemic, which made returning this year even better. We arrived during the daylight, the better to appreciate the last rose bloom … … and the […]
Two More Delicious Creameries Along Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail
A sunny August afternoon lured us out again for some more ice cream — this time we decided to drive out to northern Baltimore County and Harford County MD, to Broom’s Bloom Dairy and Prigel Family Creamery respectively. About a decade ago, Maryland dairy farmers came up with a creative – and delicious – plan […]