Our crazy viral post.

Last month something amazing happened.  I wrote a post on my website about the Free and Almost Free Places to Visit in New Jersey and the Surrounding States.  The post went viral.  It exploded!  There were so many wonderful comments and suggestions for places.  It definitely kept me busy for a good few weeks.  I am grateful for all the wonderful responses, and apologize if I couldn't get to answer all of them!  Here is the link to the post: http://www.happyfamilyart.com/Free-Places-For-Family-Fun-NJ.html  I hope you like it!

Stony Hill Farm Corn Maze.

We went to Stony Hill Farm and Market to their 10 acre corn maze in Chester, NJ. It was great. We got lost in the yellow part and kept walking in circles. I had a bit of claustrophobia. Corn was everywhere.  We came out eventually, giggling wildly and happy to be out. 

They also had a miner maze for the kids. We got 4 bags of dirt with gem stones and spend some time sifting it, while having coffee and apple cider. It was fun for all of us. We even brought a bag of dirt home for grandpa to sift through.

They have a few other activities and mazes.  You can see them on their website here: http://www.stonyhillgardens.com/

It is a great place to go on a sunny fall day!  We were there on a week day.  I am pretty sure on a weekend it is way more busy.  I like the empty field all to ourselves though!

Alstede Farms, NJ

Alstede Farms is a great place with many things to do and see. It is organic and sustainable. We were able to feed the funniest and friendliest donkey, chickens, rabbits, and a very gentle horse. We picked our own blueberries, though it was too hot in the open sun and there weren't many ripe ones yet. Picking our own peaches went better. The kids got to climb on a giant hay stack.  They also got to ride on a tractor hay ride, which I think they liked the most. At the end we sat down in a shady spot and enjoyed some donuts and apple cider. Overall I would say that even though it was about 95 degrees outside that day the trip was a success.  There are also a few state parks nearby with wonderful and cool hiking trails. 

Here is the website for the farm: http://alstedefarms.com/ with address and hours.

And a few photos: