Fall Fun in NEPA? (Allentown, Lancaster: real estate, train, activities)

[melanell]

What are your favorite fall fun ideas for NEPA?

(Yes, I know it's still technically Summer, but...... )

We know of Ritter's in Lake Ariel & Roba's & Miller's in Dalton & Clarks Summit, but we're looking for different ideas for this fall season.

Anybody?

[poconosmama]

honesdale has the scenic trainride which is beautiful in the fall. I think there's a link on their site Welcome to Historic Honesdale

[I LOVE PA!]

It wouldn't be fall without a haunted hay ride, but that depends on the age of the kids.
And by the way, does everyone know that the Ritters in Mt Cobb (the one off 348, not directly on Rt. 348) does not grow their own apples? All those apple tress on the way in are just for the effect. You still can't beat getting fresh made cider and hot apple cider donuts! What a treat!!!!!

[WasPA]

The Bloomsburg Fair without fail.

153rd Annual Bloomsburg Fair - September 22 - September 29, 2007

[karen_s]

My kids love Mazezilla and the pumpkin patch:
http://www.mazezilla.com/

My kids loved the Honesdale train ride too:
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce (broken link)

[melanell]

Thanks for the replies so far!

I'm going to modify my OP to include the Binghamton area, as well, since we're so close to that area, too.

ETA: Hmmm, I can only modify this post, not my OP. Go figure.

[Lehigh Valley Native]

In October, Lehigh and Northampton counties hosts an open gate farm tour, it is sponsered by Penn State. Most farms in the two counties open for the day for tours, demonstrations, pumpkin patches, kids activities. The Morning call will publish a map with all the participating farms, listing the type of farm and the activities scheduled. It really is a great time. Let me know if you want more information.

Our other fall must see, is the flashlight maze at Cherry Crest farm in Lancaster.
Cherry Crest Farm Fun Amazing Corn Maize Maze!!

My wife said "What about Country Junction" "I said, but it burned down"
She reminded me that they are open and have a great ghost town, pumpkin patch, and haunted hayride.
Country Junction is on RT. 209 right off the turnpike

[melanell]

Originally Posted by Lehigh Valley Native

In October, Lehigh and Northampton counties hosts an open gate farm tour, it is sponsered by Penn State. Most farms in the two counties open for the day for tours, demonstrations, pumpkin patches, kids activities. The Morning call will publish a map with all the participating farms, listing the type of farm and the activities scheduled. It really is a great time. Let me know if you want more information.

That sounds awesome! I never heard of it.

Is there a website or anything about it? Or do you know that date(s) in October?

[Lorraine Jerdon]

Have your tried a corn maze? There is one in Cherryville, PA , about 15 minutes north Allentown.
Look up Blue Mountain Maize Fest! (broken link)

[karen_s]

Originally Posted by Lehigh Valley Native

In October, Lehigh and Northampton counties hosts an open gate farm tour, it is sponsered by Penn State. Most farms in the two counties open for the day for tours, demonstrations, pumpkin patches, kids activities. The Morning call will publish a map with all the participating farms, listing the type of farm and the activities scheduled. It really is a great time. Let me know if you want more information.

Our other fall must see, is the flashlight maze at Cherry Crest farm in Lancaster.
Cherry Crest Farm Fun Amazing Corn Maize Maze!!

My wife said "What about Country Junction" "I said, but it burned down"
She reminded me that they are open and have a great ghost town, pumpkin patch, and haunted hayride.
Country Junction is on RT. 209 right off the turnpike

Real Estate Blog - Northampton County PA Open Gate Farm Tour

Thanks for the suggestion - we are going to do some of these farm tours (I would love to see those alpacas and they are very close to us).

I had forgotten about Country Junction too. Although we have a tiny version of it near our house, I used to love the main one and visit all the time. Do you know if they have plans to actually rebuild it or will they keep it a "tent city"?