Agritourism is any land based farm or business that is open to the public. Agritourism attractions usually offer things to see, things to do, and produce or trinkets to buy, and are open to the public at least some parts of the year. Some agritourism farms are open 365 days, some only open for a few weekends during the harvest. All offer a distinctive and enjoyable farm experience and are by and large interesting to all family members.
Wine tasting, farm tours, country bed and breakfast, corn mazes, hay rides, U-Pick farms and even farm stands are all examples of Agritourism. These diversified farming operations are bringing an interested cusumer right to the farm, providing education and experience, and offer special farm products or related gifts for sale, things to do, and opportunities for easy and inexpensive education and entertainment experiences for young and old alike.
Horne Creek Farm enables visitors to experience farm life in North Carolina's northwestern Piedmont circa 1900. The site features the family's original farm house, a tobacco curing barn, a corn crib, adjacent fields under cultivation, and even a heritage apple orchard. Through programs ranging from old fashioned ice cream socials to an annual corn shucking frolic, Horne Creek Living Historical Farm provides a unique opportunity to learn about our rural past.
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http://www.nchistoricsites.org/horne/horne.htmLast Updated on 5/10/2010
2930 S. Center Church Road Thurmond NC 28683 Tel: 336-957-3581
Travel 10.2 miles - 0:17 minutes from downtown Elkin, North Carolina
The Precious Alpaca Farm is geared toward groups of all ages. A video will educate you on the history of the Alpaca from the origin to the differences in colors + breeds. Then enjoy interacting with the Alpaca and observe demonstrations of weaving raw fibers. The Alpaca are really precious animals to be appreciated and adored.
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http://www.preciousalpaca.comLast Updated on 9/14/2008
Papa Goats Tree Farm
627 Three Creeks Lane Sparta NC 28675 Tel: 336-372-3055
Travel 30.09 miles - 0:49 minutes from downtown Elkin, North Carolina
A choose-and-cut farm that offers Fraser fir and white pine tress, wreaths, garland, and gift items in their country store. Tractor rides for the kids, plus donkeys, goats and ducks to pet and feed. One-bedroom cabin available on premises for rent. With loft and convertible sofa, sleeps up to six. Two-night minimum.
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Travel 30.64 miles - 0:49 minutes from downtown Elkin, North Carolina
Bethania was originally planned as a congregation town for members and associates of the Unity of the Brethren, or Moravian church. Organized 12 June 1759, Bethania was surveyed and staked upon the Black Walnut Bottom. As a rural congregation community, Bethania was centered on a village, surrounded by land used in open-field agriculture.
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http://www.townofbethania.orgLast Updated on 9/14/2008
