Rock Creek Horse Stable and Nature Center w/ Planeterium

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The people seem to be pretty cool about picking some hay off the ground and feeding the horses.  You can pet most of the horses but if they point there ears back that means they are freaking out so take it easy.  the nature center and planeterium is great and will bail you out on a rainy day.

Homestead Farms

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The produce is seasonal so call to see what they have.  The petting zoo has sheep, cows, chicken, goats and sometimes bunnies.  A halloween hay ride to the pumpkin patch is a great time.  They have covered picnic areas, but not much by way of lunch so b.y.o.  They charge 50 cents for a picking box so also bring baskets.