These 16 Charming Farms Across The U.S. Will Make You Love The Country
Life on a farm may be filled with early mornings and endless chores, but the classic beauty of an American farm is hard to beat. Check out these lovely farms and ranches from across the nation – they’re sure to make you dream of moving to the countryside and planting a few seeds of your own.
1. Washington: The Skagit Valley Tulip farms are renowned for hosting an annual tulip festival that draws visitors from all over the globe.
Tanaka Farms also offers free wagon rides, which are a great way to explore the surrounding countryside.
5. Massachusetts: Cider Hills Farm in Amesbury is a family-run farm that offers pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears, pumpkins and apples.
Set against beautiful snow-capped mountains, this place is a great day trip destination for families.
8. Maine: Aldermere Farm in Rockport produces Belted Galloway cattle, and is part of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust. It operates as both a working farm and educational center.
Visit during the early summer to catch the lavender at its peak.
10. Utah: The Gifford Homestead at Capitol Reef National Park was built in 1908. Though no longer a working farm, it's a gorgeous feature of the park and the perfect spot for a picnic.
The Gifford family lived at this homestead from 1928 to 1969.
11. Oregon: Greenwood Resources Tree Farm in Boardman offers a surreal landscape of beautiful hybrid poplar trees. The farm covers more than 25,000 acres.
The trees at this farm are mainly used for lumber and paper products.
12. Utah: High Ute Ranch in Snyderville Basin is one of the last remnants of truly open countryside in Summit County. It has remained virtually unaltered since the pioneer era.
This historic farm has been around since the mid 19th-century.
15. Louisiana: Covey Rise Farms near Husser specializes in growing and foraging vegetables and fruits. They offer tractor rides through the beautiful countryside.