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Best Family-Friendly Activity, North
Smolak Farms
North Andover
You and your little ones can spend a whole day enjoying this family-run farm, whether it’s feeding deer and admiring peacocks in the animal pens, [...] read more»
2023 Best Family-Friendly Activity, North
Appleton Farms
Ipswich
Appleton Farms has been around almost as long as the Pilgrims. Seriously: Founded in 1638, it’s one of the oldest family-operated farms in the country. [...] read more»
2022 Best Family-Friendly Activity, North
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich
A visit to this sprawling 1928 manor and grounds is like a trip to your eccentric auntie’s house — without any strings attached. Enjoy unusual [...] read more»
2021 Best Family-Friendly Activity, North
Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury
It makes sense that this Amesbury gem is centered around family, given that it’s been run by the same one for three generations. With a [...] read more»
2020 Best Family-Friendly Activity, North
Smolak Farms
North Andover
Open year round, Smolak’s commitment to sustainability shows up in its dedication to teaching future generations the importance of family farms. Educational tours interesting enough [...] read more»