Pumpkin-Picking Patches Around Phoenixville

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — There’s still time this fall to stroll around a pumpkin patch or field in the Phoenixville area and pick the best pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern.

With fall in full swing, a trip to the pumpkin patch is a favorite tradition for lots of families here in Phoenixville. Many fields have complementary activities like corn mazes, hayrides, and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A Patch editor's favorite is Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs because of its creamery, serving delicious ice cream to visitors after they've toured the farm and picked their pumpkins.

It's best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms around West Chester to visit in 2021:

• Eastburn Farm
• Glen Run Valley View Farm
• Hurricane Hill Farm
• Indian Acres Tree Farm
• Milky Way Farm
• Olszanowski Farm
• Sugartown Strawberries
• The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
• The Stoltzfus Gourd & Pumpkin Farm
• Winding Brook Farm
• Highland Orchards Hayrides

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