Taking a ride has been a rite of passage for many of us in upstate New York.
Growing up, we had a farm (Johnson’s Farm) in my small hometown of Sidney, NY, where we would go for pies, cider, crafts, and a walk. Dear Mr. Johnson would load the hay wagon with children and adults and drag us around his beautiful farm in rural Delaware County. It was so lovely and wonderful and the memory has stayed with me for over 60 years.
Farmer Johnson is gone, and so is his farm, but there are plenty of wonderful places around the upstate region where you can enjoy a ride with the little ones this year. We’ve listed 13 of the best. Many of them are in small towns across the state, some on pumpkin farms, some on apple orchards, and most on family farms (just like the Johnson farm of my youth).
Also on the list are two “haunted landscapes” that have gained a lot of popularity over the years. As you will see, it is no longer just a walk as most farms celebrate the harvest month of October with fun family parties with all kinds of activities for all ages.
So grandpa and grandma relive your youthful memories with your family’s little fry this year and go on a ride near you. You won’t be disappointed!
“Hit the Hay” this fall with these 13 great rides in New York State
One of our favorite fall activities is going for a walk. There’s nothing like rounding up the little ones and cramming them into a farmer’s wagon and then riding around a farm, through a cornfield, past an orchard, and back to the barn for have a cold glass of apple cider.
Here are 13 of the best hikes around New York State. And yes, two of them are “not for the faint of heart!”
Check out this bundle of 12 great New York State cideries
After the explosion of craft beer in upstate New York, here come the ciders! Local hard cider is the fastest growing small agribusiness in the region. For those who like a sweeter experience than craft beer, we’ve come up with a list of a dozen great ciders to perk up your spring and summer palate.
