5 Fantastic Florida Agritourism Destinations
No matter where you find yourself in Florida, you’re likely to stumble upon a variety of ranches, farms and vineyards that are welcoming tourists and locals alike to come and explore the wonderful world of agriculture. This boom in agritourism is great news for those looking to do something a little different on their next vacation. To help jumpstart your holiday planning, we’ve put together a list of seven great agritourism experiences in Florida that you don’t want to miss:
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LunaSea Alpaca Farm
You can’t help but smile when you’re visiting LunaSea Alpaca Farm. This playful farm is tucked away in a valley in Clermont, surrounded by live oaks, Spanish moss and a whole herd of fuzzy creatures just waiting to say hello. Fortunately, the farm welcomes visitors and offers interactive tours that encourage feeding and petting their herd of alpacas and llamas and playing with the babies.
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Dakin Dairy Farms
If you’ve never visited a dairy farm, you’re in for a real treat here. Dakin Dairy Farms not only offers tours of the farm but also hosts a variety of seasonal events. They have a market and café full of delicious treats and even give you the chance to get up close and personal with their animals. This multi-generational farm has a long history of dairy farming, so you know you’re in good hands when you make a pit stop here.
Countryside Citrus
Florida grows all kinds of produce, but they are renowned around the world for their delicious citrus fruits. From sugar bells and navel oranges to honeybells and grapefruits, you can fill your bag to the brim with some of the finest fruit in the state at Countryside Citrus. If you don’t have room to carry any goodies back home with you, you can still taste some freshly squeezed Florida orange juice as you enjoy their wide variety of seasonal family-friendly activities.
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Island Grove Wine Company
Nestled in Osceola County is Island Grove Wine Company at Formosa Gardens. This combination winery and bistro boasts a remarkable 8 acres of botanical gardens. But the natural beauty is more than aesthetic. You can find plenty of items on their bistro menu that come straight from the winery gardens. They even have their own honeybee hive. You can pop in to have a drink, wander the gardens, or attend one of their many events and classes covering everything from horticulture to beekeeping.
Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market
Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market is a one-of-a-kind destination that gives you the chance to enjoy a genuine farm-to-fork experience. This family-owned and -operated market offers everything from pick-your-own strawberries to tractor rides and sunflower fields. And that’s not to mention their massive indoor market that features a variety of items grown in their own backyard. So whether you want to pluck a ripe tomato straight off the vine or take home a little taste of Florida sunshine, this market is an agritourism must.