This Pumpkin Patch And Bakery With Seasonal Goodies Are The Perfect Pair For A Fall Day Trip In New Jersey

Ah, fall in New Jersey - I don't think there's any better time to go exploring. When I set out on a quest for an epic day trip, I love to find a place where I can cross more than one destination off my wish list in one day. There are so many places offering fun fall activities and delicious autumn-accented treats in the state, it's easy to put together a great Autumn day trip in NJ that the whole family will love. One perfect example is in the Somerville area, where we find a laid-back bakery that really pulls out all the stops for Autumn with a variety of treats with seasonal looks and flavors. From there, it is only a fifteen-minute drive to a local farm and pumpkin patch that is putting on one heck of a fall festival! There's no wrong way to do fall in New Jersey, but this day trip might be one of the best.

From the exterior, Blue Sheep Bake Shop is laid back - but its treats inside are anything but.

From the second the calendar turns to fall, this talented team of bakers is turning out fall and Halloween-themed desserts.

If it's one of those warmer fall days, make sure to check if the soft serve machine is pumping out pumpkin spice ice cream that day!

But the menu highlight at Blue Sheep Bake Shop is probably the over-the-top waffle sundaes - which include a pumpkin spice version this time of year that's the talk of the town.

Newly fortified with baked goods and sweets, just head fifteen minutes out of town to the Norz Hill Farm & Market, a local rural gem.

Around this time of year, the farm plays host to a massive fall festival that includes a huge pumpkin patch for kids to select their favorite.

That feature is joined by a host of traditional fall activities, including a massive corn maze that will test your navigation skills. It's all family friendly - until the sun goes down and the Scare Farm event takes over, inviting the ghouls and goblins out to play.

Have you visited Blue Sheep Bake Shop or Norz Hill Farm & Market before? Tell us your impressions of the stops on this Autumn day trip in NJ in the comments section! The Blue Sheep Bake Shop and Norz Hill Farm websites have all the information you need before you go. The Blue Sheep Bake Shop Facebook page has some delicious pictures of all the seasonal treats, too! While you're in the Somerville area, you might want to stop by one of NJ's most innovative cocktail bars or check into the nearby AC Hotel By Marriott Bridgewater for a luxurious stay.