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Pick Your Own Sunflowers At This Charming Farm Hiding In Rhode Island

Dame Farm & Orchards in Johnston, Rhode Island offers a pick-your-own sunflower event, perfect for a summer family outing.

Published Aug 4, 2019

Written by 

Natalie Clunan

Warm weather in Rhode Island brings the opportunity to head out to our favorite local farms to harvest our own fruits. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more are ripe for the picking. But there's a different kind of field that offers a summertime feast for your eyes and the chance to bring home a sunny bouquet of sunflowers. Put on some sunscreen and pack the cameras, it's time for a trip to Dame Farm & Orchards for their annual pick your own sunflowers event!

April showers bring May flowers but July fireworks bring August sunflowers and there's no better place to see them or pick them than at Dame Farm & Orchards in Johnston.

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The 2019 season has arrived and the fields are awash with bold yellow blooms. Take a journey through this floral bonanza on the farm.

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You can pick your own bouquet or just wander through the rows of flowers. Bring your cameras, this photo-taking paradise won't last all summer!

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Create your own bold bouquet for just $18 per dozen or $1.75 per stem. This year the farm has also planted a pretty zinnia field open for picking too!

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When you're done in the fields of flowers head over to the blueberry patches for more pick-your-own fun! Pluck the ripe fruit right off the bushes to take home with you.

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The farm supplies a five-pint bucket that you can fill for $15. If you want smaller quantities, there are pre-picked berries for purchase at the farm stand.

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Round up the family and head out to the countryside for a day at the farm. Pick your own sunflowers and blueberries for a summer outing all ages will love.

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Visit Dame Farm & Orchards and their incredible sunflower fields before the season ends. The entrance fee for the flower fields is $5 for visitors ages 10 and up, $2 for kids ages 4 - 9, and children 3 and under can visit for free.

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Get all of the details before you visit by checking out their website or Facebook page. Address: 91B Brown Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919.

If you love the bright colors of Rhode Island's blooms, explore this 14-acre botanical garden for a picture-perfect stroll through the flowering gardens.

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The One Rhode Island Farm Where You Can Snap Photos Of Kangaroos, Lemurs, And Camels

Published Aug 8, 2024

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Give me a chance to spend time, even just a few minutes, around animals, and I'm in, even if it means going off the beaten path a bit. Even catching a glimpse of an animal - a deer standing on the side of a rural road as I drive by, for example - is enough to make the day that much better. Next time you're on Block Island, head over to Abrams Animal Farm. You won't need a whole lot of time at this animal farm in Rhode Island, but there's a pretty good chance you'll have a ton of fun, smile the whole time, and make memories. You might even make a new four-legged friend or two.

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A trip to New Shoreham on Block Island wouldn't be complete, at least for animal lovers, without a quick stop at Abrams Animal Farm, which sits across from the 1661 Inn.

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If you're coming to Block Island by ferry, you'll arrive at Old Harbor. The dock is less than half a mile from the farm, promising an easy, enjoyable walk.

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Home to a variety of animals from kangaroos to lemurs, the free-admission animal farm earns glowing reviews from visitors, who describe it as "wonderful" and a "must-stop."

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Spend as much time as you want wandering through the farm, past beautiful gardens, and other residents, including a grazing tortoise...

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Emus, camels, llamas, and...

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Goats. You'll likely meet a few animals, like the alpacas and donkeys, who eagerly await pets.

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As you explore, take time to read the placards that offer information about the farm's animals. Snap photos as a kangaroo and...

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Next to the statue of a tortoise. Abrams Farm welcomes visitors, during the day, all year round.

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Find more information about Abrams Farm on the official website of 1661 Inn, or stop by the Facebook page of this inn and animal farm in Rhode Island.

Have you been to Abrams Animal Farm in New Shoreham? What did you think? What animal(s) did you like most? Let us know in the comments! If you want to keep the animal theme going while you're on the island, head over to Block Island National Wildlife Refuge.

With all there is to do on Block Island, you might want to plan to stay overnight or for a few nights by booking a local Vrbo.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/rhode-island/underrated-park-unique-features-ri/

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It’s Time For Apple Picking (And Apple Donuts) At Pippin Orchard In Rhode Island

Pippin Apple Orchard in Cranston, Rhode Island, offers a variety of fall activities including apple picking, pumpkin picking, and enjoying fresh apple donuts.

Updated Aug 2, 2024

Written by 

Jessica Wick

Fall is in the air, and we couldn't be happier. And while some of our autumn traditions might look a bit different this year, we are pleased to report that the beloved Pippin Apple Orchard, one of the best apple orchards in Rhode Island, is open for business and ready to host you. Apple picking in Rhode Island is a fun, family-friendly activity -- and for the record, so is apple donut-eating. Why not enjoy fall in Rhode Island? It is, after all, perhaps the best state in New England, especially during autumn.

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Pippin Orchard is located in Cranston, where it has been a New England landmark for decades.

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Since 1964, this 20-acre farm has attracted thousands of visitors.

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While some of the produce grown here is available all year, the peak season is definitely fall.

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The apple picking, farm store, pumpkin patch, and freshly made donuts are irresistible on a beautiful autumn day.

The apple orchard spans 17 acres, and you'll find Macintosh, Empire, Cortland, Gala, Honeycrisp, Macoun, Jonagold, and Red Delicious apples hanging in the trees. With such impressive variety, it's truly one of the best apple orchards in Rhode Island.

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Apple picking costs $25 per bag. But if you'd rather not do it yourself, you can always purchase them onsite or schedule a curbside pickup.

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We highly recommend visiting in person so you can enjoy the scent of the piping hot fresh apple donuts...

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... or better yet, buy some to try yourself.

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This was actually the first orchard in Rhode Island to attempt the apple cider donut, and clearly it was wildly successful.

While you're here, don't forget to pick up your pumpkins for carving and decorating.

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You'll also want to purchase some farm fresh eggs and greenhouse-grown produce.

There's nothing like a Rhode island fall, and a trip to Pippin Orchard always makes it even better. It's one of the best things to do in fall in Rhode Island.

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And luckily, that's a tradition that can continue this year. Check out our road trip packing list to help plan your adventure.

Have you ever been apple picking at Pippin Orchard? You can stay up to date on the farm's schedule by checking out the Pippin Orchard Facebook page.

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