Family Fun in Washington: Terry's Berries
| TERRY'S BERRIES 4520 River Rd., Tacoma 253.922.1604 COST: Call for current pricing. There is a discounted rate for groups of 15 or more. HOURS: Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Terry's Berries is a hands-on, get-yourself-dirty, outdoor experience for your kids. And it's not just a berry patch. This organic farm raises vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, chickens, and of course, pumpkins for the fall. We took a group of 7 kids (all under 5 years old) and their moms to the farm and enjoyed a guided tour. The kids took a hayride through the farm, picked apples from the orchard trees, fed the chickens, dug up potatoes, and picked out a pumpkin at the end. It's a wonderful place for the kids to run, play, and learn about farming. The farm staff encouraged the kids to have fun and get dirty -- but they do warn them that the mud puddles are known to eat little boots. Very family friendly with a very fun staff of farmers. For guided tours of 15-20 people, the cost is $6 per child and that includes the produce the children gather. If you want to make it a year-round family affair, you can "share-crop" and help raise and harvest fresh organic produce for your family. The location is convenient, just a few miles from downtown Tacoma. Parking is limited, so carpool if you can. During the week, the farm is busy with school tours, so be sure to reserve your tour early. FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS- The staff is child friendly and the tour is informative and great even for young children. The price is reasonable considering the tour and the ability to keep the produce. FAMILY FRIENDLY CONS- Parking is limited. The farm is busy during the weekdays so reserve a tour in advance.
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