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Visit This Dairy Farm In Delaware For The Charming Rural Experience You Crave

Hopkins Farm Creamery in Lewes offers fresh, delicious ice cream made from milk produced by its own cows.

Published Apr 15, 2019

Written by 

Catherine Armstrong

It's one thing to visit an ice cream parlor, or pick up a quart of ice cream at the grocery store, but have you ever gone right to the source for this frozen treat? This dairy farm in Lewes is home to hundreds of cows that provide fresh milk and cream for the best ice cream you've ever tasted. Head to Hopkins Farm Creamery for the rural experience (and ice cream) that you're craving:

When you're craving ice cream, the place to go is Hopkins Farm Creamery. Not only does this place offer up some of the best ice cream in Delaware - it's located right on the dairy farm.

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The address of the dairy is 18186 Dairy Farm Rd., Lewes, DE 19958.

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Green Acres Farm is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm, and it's a beautiful, rural place.

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1,000 cows live here, and 500 or so provide the milk and cream that's turned into ice cream. When you visit the farm, you'll see some of the cows and can walk over to the fence to say hello.

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During the spring, you'll even see cute little calves.

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You'll have a hard time choosing from all the flavors of ice cream. You'll find everything from traditional chocolate and vanilla to creations like apple pie ice cream and coconut.

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The ice cream is rich and creamy and obviously very fresh. Depending on how hungry you are, you can get a single, double, or triple scoop...

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...or dig into a sundae or a huge banana split.

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Eat your ice cream in your car, or head over to the picnic tables and play area for a fun farm experience.

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The kids will love the farm-themed play equipment, and you'll enjoy the pretty gazebo.

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You'll also want to wander over and watch the cows for awhile.

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This ice cream is so good that there's usually a long line in the summer. Be patient - it's well worth the wait!

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Visit Hopkins Farm Creamery seven days a week! It's open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sunday until 9 p.m.

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Learn more about Hopkins Farm Creamery and the dairy farm on its website, and make sure to follow the dairy's Facebook page to see the latest flavors.

Ready to visit another dairy farm in Delaware? Check out this ice cream farm that will delight you in every way.

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7 Of The Most Beautiful Fall Destinations In Delaware

Discover the best fall destinations in Delaware, featuring scenic views, outdoor activities, and family-friendly spots.

Updated Jul 29, 2024

Written by 

Kim Magaraci

Hey, Delaware, are you ready for cool crisp autumn weather? Make sure you jot down a list of the must-visit fall destinations in Delaware and mark your calendar! After all, fall only comes around once a year before holiday madness takes over our lives, so get out and enjoy the cool weather and gorgeous foliage of the best season ever. Let's see why Delaware in the fall is the best version of itself:

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1. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

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The beauty hiding at Bombay Hook is hard to beat in any season, but in the fall, the stunning colors of the trees and the presence of migratory birds really sets this spot apart.

2. Lums Pond State Park

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Lums Pond State Park is always at the top of our Delaware hiking spots list, and in the fall, you'll find it's one of the best places to visit Delaware in October for a walk in the cooler weather. Check out their event calendar and enjoy a hayride or bonfire!

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3. Wilmington and Western Railroad

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The Wilmington & Western Railroad travels through the scenic Red Clay Creek Valley, one of the most beautiful fall destinations in Delaware. Travel the Autumn Leaf Express to see peak foliage and enjoy a relaxing ride through the countryside.

4. Hagley Museum

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The beautiful colors of the Brandywine Valley are on display when you visit the Hagley Museum in Delaware in the fall! This DuPont home and museum is a great spot to learn some history and watch the scenery change throughout the season.

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5. Lewes & Rehoboth Beach

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The beautiful beach towns are less crowded, which makes them ideal fall destinations in Delaware. Enjoy sidewalk sales, restaurant specials, and the perfect weather of "local summer" in early fall. Come see why this is easily one of the most amazing beaches in Delaware.

6. White Clay Creek State Park

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The rolling hills of Delaware's chateau country are bursting with color in September and October! Visit White Clay Creek State Park to hike miles of trails through one of the most remote places to enjoy fall in Delaware.

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7. Fifer Orchards

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Finally, no list of things to do in the fall in Delaware would be complete without a mention of Fifer Orchards! Delaware's oldest family-run orchard makes the best cider you'll ever try. Visit for apple or pumpkin picking and don't forget a dozen apple cider donuts!

Delaware in the fall is an absolutely beautiful place for a weekend getaway or a scenic road trip. What are your favorite ways to enjoy autumn in Delaware? If you love hiking, check out some of the all-time best autumn hikes in Delaware to add to your bucket list.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/delaware/best-hikes-in-delaware/

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The Incredible Farm In Delaware Where You Can Pick Buckets Of Berries

Published Jun 3, 2024

Written by 

Meghan Byers

Picking berries in the summertime is such a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy some fun out in the sun – plus, at the end of it all you get to go home with a bucket full of freshly picked fruit! Whether you love baking with berries like I do (or eating them by the handful – also valid) or you’re just looking for a great summertime activity you can do with the whole family, you’ll want to head over to Bennett Orchards, the biggest pick-your-own blueberry farm in Delaware.

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Bennett Orchards is located in Frankford, Delaware. The Bennett family has farmed this land for an impressive six generations in a row, beginning in 1867. Once focused on grain and poultry, today the farmstead primarily produces peaches and blueberries.

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With five varieties of blueberries and 7,000 plants, Bennett Orchards is the largest pick-your-own blueberry farm in Delaware. Thousands of people come here to pick blueberries (and peaches) every summer!

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When you arrive, you'll be given a Bennett Orchards bucket to collect your blueberries in. It doesn't take long to fill it to the brim!

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Think of all the blueberry muffins you could make with a bucket full of these...

Picking assistants will be there to help direct you to the ripest, most plentiful blueberries, and wagons are provided. Blueberries are priced per pound, with a four-pound minimum.

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Blueberry picking season at Bennett Orchards typically begins in early to mid-June, and lasts through mid to late July, lasting for about 4-6 weeks. You can learn about which different varieties of blueberries are available at which points in the picking season at the Bennett Orchards website.

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And of course, blueberries aren't the only crop Bennett Orchards is known for producing. Bennett Orchards also grows 16 different varieties of yellow peaches, a variety of nectarines, and a variety of white peaches.

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The pick-your-own peach season starts in early July and ends around late August. Wandering through the lush orchards and picking delicious peaches is such a lovely way to spend a summer's day.

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Are you planning to head over to Bennett Orchards for some blueberry or peach picking this summer? We may just do both!

Not local to the area? Check out this gorgeous 19th-century coastal cottage available for rent in Frankford. You can also check out Salted Vines Winery in town while you're visiting.

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