Take The Whole Family On A Day Trip To This Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farm Near New Orleans

Get ready, y'all, because strawberry season is here! Strawberries are just one of the many fruits that grow well down here in Louisiana, and springtime means they'll be ripe for the picking. Mrs. Heather's is just a short drive from the city and it's one of the best farms near New Orleans for picking your own strawberries.

There's nothing better than the sweet taste of a Louisiana strawberry.

The perfect fruit, honestly. And during strawberry season, you'll want to make sure you make your way over to Mrs. Heathers.

Mrs. Heather's is a pumpkin patch and strawberry patch in the Hammond area that makes for a great day trip the whole family can enjoy.

Be sure to make a mental note to return in the fall so you can pick out the perfect pumpkin.

During strawberry season, expect endless rows of deliciously plump strawberries.

All that's missing is you!

The whole family will love wandering up and down the rows finding the best strawberries to add to their bucket.

Family challenge, perhaps?

There are plenty of photo opportunities.

Have those cameras ready!

And the farm is packed with fun attractions for the kids.

it's the perfect spot to release some of that energy in between snacking on strawberries.

There are plenty of picnic tables peppered around.

Mrs. Heather's is also ideal for birthday parties and other small gatherings.

Kids will love all the attractions, especially the jumping pillow.

A favorite, for sure.

And you never know what crazy characters you may run into!

They'll often have special events with special guests that could stop by including your favorite Disney princesses and cartoon characters.

After a full day of picking berries and enjoying a day outdoors, your reward will be the sweetest!

The hardest part will be resisting the urge to eat them all on the drive back home. Good luck!

Visit their website for more information, and be sure to give them a follow on Facebook so you can stay up to date for the season!

Have you ever visited Mrs. Heather's? Let us know in the comments!