Life just seems to get more and more expensive and when we add kids to the equation? Well, most of us are usually on the lookout for affordable ways to keep them (and us) entertained. If you're looking for a laidback adventure that includes adorable animals and sweet treats like whoopie pies, add this budget-friendly day trip in Ronks, Pennsylvania to your itinerary.

A drive through Amish Country in Pennsylvania takes us back to a simpler time as we pass horse-drawn buggies, sprawling farms, and freshly washed laundry hanging from backyard clotheslines.

Tucked in the tiny town of Ronks, The Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm gives a glimpse at life in Amish Country.

Start your visit at the petting zoo, where you can stroll through the meadows to meet a variety of friendly farm animals, including miniature horses, alpacas, chickens, and pygmy goats.

Admission to the petting zoo is free, although several farm activities require a fee.

When they're not roaming in the meadows, the mini horses relax in their stalls and welcome visitors to feed and pet them. Plenty of photo-worthy moments await, so don't forget your camera.

For a nominal fee, kiddos under 70 pounds can enjoy a saddle ride, but don't worry if you've got older kids. All kids can climb aboard a cart ride for a small fee.

The farm also offers a miniature horse workshop, where you'll learn how to groom the horses and then help feed them. Kids, according to weight, will also take a saddle or a cart ride.

Workshops are held on select days and must be reserved in advance. You can schedule your workshop on the farm's website. There is a fee for the workshop.

The fun doesn't stop with the petting zoo. Indulge in an ice cream treat before exploring the country store that's brimming with a little bit of everything, from...

Homemade potato chips and whoopie pies to home decor and cookbooks.

Find more information on the official website of The Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm. Or, stop by the Facebook page of this budget-friendly day trip destination in Ronks, Pennsylvania.

Have you been to the Li'l Country Store and Miniature Horse Farm? Do you agree it's a budget-friendly day trip in Ronks, Pennsylvania worthy of a spot on your must-visit list? Let us know in the comments! Want to keep that day trip going with even more fun? Head to the Old Windmill Farm in Ronks, Pennsylvania; it's just a short stroll from the mini horse farm.

For even more budget-friendly fun, why not go on a hike? Check out the hikes in Ronks (and all of Pennsylvania) on All Trails.

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