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Top Hotels in Gateway Region
- 1. The Heldrich Hotel
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Mahwah
- 3. The Kenilworth Hotel
- 4. The Holland Hotel
- 5. Hampton Inn Carlstadt-At The Meadowlands
- 6. Hyatt House Jersey City
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Newark Airport, NJ
- 8. Westminster Hotel
- 9. Hilton Newark Airport
- 10. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
The 7 Best Farms in , Gateway Region
Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Von Thun's Country Farm Market, The Celery Farm, Abma's Farm, Greater Newark Conservancy, Secor Farms, Stokes Farm, Depiero's Farm.
Restaurants in Gateway Region
1. Von Thun's Country Farm Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Von Thun's Country Farm Market is a fifth generation family farm that celebrated 100 years of farming in 2013. There's something for everyone on the farm! The Greenhouse opens in early May for customrs to drop by and pick up all their flower and plant necessities for the warmer months! The Farm Market opens on Memorial Day Weekend and offers over 40 different varieties of fruits and vegetables including customer favorites like sweet corn, strawberries, peaches and tomatoes! Stop by and pick your own strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, snap peas, apples and pumpkins - all grown right on the farm! Bring your school or youth group to the farm for an educational farm tour in the Spring or Fall! Visit in the Fall for Fall Harvest Weekends which includes hayrides, the corn maze, corn cannons and pumpkin blasters, and over 30 other family-friendly activities. A one-price admission lets you play harder, stay longer, spend less and make more memories together as a family!
Reviewed By nymaira1 - Staten Island, United States
Went for apple-picking & was very pleased with the quality & variety. I really appreciated that the rows in the orchard were labeled with the name & taste of the varieties. Also had lots of activities for kids from toddlers & up to participate in. My 8 yr-old loved the corn shooter & pumpkin canon- which you took a hayride to . They also had a very large pumpkin picking area.
2. The Celery Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By MargaretinNJ - Wyckoff, United States
Although this was farmland long ago, today it's a quiet and peaceful nature preserve. You can hike through the woods or around the pond. These are easy hikes, suitable for children and older folks if they can manage a mile walk. Bring your binoculars to observe wildlife from the viewing platforms at the edge of the pond. Some notes: Parking is limited, so on a nice day go at off hours. In the spring the paths can be muddy, so choose footwear accordingly. There are no restrooms or food, but it's a short drive to downtown Allendale. The Celery Farm is a peaceful gem, located in a densely populated suburb. I hope you enjoy it.
3. Abma's Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By summerwind1957
This farm is simply a gem! You can literally pick up all you need for dinner in one place! They have the freshest fruit and veggies! There are fresh baked good which are delicious! They even have prepared food. A must try is the Waldorf Chicken salad. There is even wine testing inside the market. Right now there are beautiful fall decorations and even a pumpkin patch! Make sure you visit and spend time at their small zoo! A must visit is also their Greenhouse!
4. Greater Newark Conservancy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Greater Newark Conservancy is a nonprofit that promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey's urban communities. We achieve our mission through job training, environmental education and urban farming. We operate the Hawthorne Avenue Urban Farm, the Judith L. Shipley Urban Environmental Center and the Newark Youth Leadership Project. Visit us to tour our Outdoor Learning Center and learn about our education initiatives.
5. Secor Farms
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ScenicTrek - New Jersey, United States
Mahwah and northwest Bergen County residents are very familiar with this place, but it may be a hidden gem for others who live further away. It’s family owned and operated. The farm is open nearly the whole year. They close after Christmas and don’t open up again until 2-3 weeks before Easter (so, closed for January and February). Since Easter came later this year (2019), they didn’t open up again until April 1, but when Easter comes earlier they re-open in mid-March. They are also closed for the month of November, but they open up again for December. From mid-March (or early April) until the end of October they are open every day. They sell all the things you need for your own garden and flower beds, including fertilizers, planting pots (clay, ceramic, and plastic), potting soil, topsoil, compost, mulch, manure, seeds, bushes, evergreens, and gardening tools. They are staffed by very pleasant and helpful people who are a delight to deal with. They have four distinct operating seasons that correspond to the four seasons of the year. Each season has its own characteristic offerings. The winter season is their shortest, lasting about a month (December). Their busiest season (in terms of the number of customers) is the fall, which they indicate as lasting from September 15 to October 31. Here are some of the main items available in each season: winter: Christmas trees, wreaths, decorative baskets, decorations, pine roping, poinsettas spring: annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, window boxes, Easter decorations, palm crosses summer: annuals, perennials, fresh produce, herbs, local honey, eggs, dairy products, baked goods fall: pumpkins, gourds, Halloween decorations, corn stalks, Indian corn Their farm store offers the kinds of things you would expect: fruits, vegetables, jams and jellies, cheese spreads, dairy products, and, depending on the season, apple cider, candy apples and freshly-made apple cider donuts. They also have specialty hand soaps and lotions. Their prices are reasonable and their produce is fresh. The quality of what they sell is readily visible. Helpful Things to Know: 1) They have a LARGE selection of items. 2) The place is VERY popular in the fall. If you go during this time of year, expect crowds. However, I will say that when I went one year in October, though the place was crowded, it was still manageable. There is enough open space for people to get around. 3) In the fall they offer hayrides. The ride is a scenic tour of the property that passes a pond, willow trees, a corn field, and plenty of seasonal decorations, including face cut-outs for that picture opportunity. The ride stops at a pumpkin “patch” where you can pick a pumpkin (for a charge). The patch is actually an open grassy area where they have put out lots of pumpkins. There is also a corn maze in the corn field. It’s a totally quaint experience, and children will absolutely love it. 4) On weekends from September 15 to October 31 their Greenhouse Grill sells hamburgers, hotdogs, and beverages. Outside food is not allowed. The Grill also offers limited service on weekends in May. 5) From September 15 to October 31 there is a petting zoo. 6) There is a paved parking lot out front that holds 35 cars. There is a large, unpaved parking lot behind the large greenhouse as well as a grassy area to the south that are used for overflow parking during peak seasons. They can accommodate over 500 cars, and during the busiest season they are filled! Directly across the street from the farm are two baseball fields, and if there are no games going on, patrons use the parking lot there as well. 7) During their busy season they they bring in a portable bathroom trailer that houses stalls for three women and three men. 8) The farm is easily accessible from Route 17 North in Ramsey. It involves one turn onto Airmont Avenue and then continuing for two miles and you’re there. I heartily recommend this place, and I will absolutely go back…again. If my review was helpful to you, please consider clicking the green thumbs-up / Yes button. Thank you!
6. Stokes Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
7. Depiero's Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
