“Everyone can find something to love here” is the slogan of Freddy Hill Farms Family Fun Center in Lansdale, and it is not difficult to see why. This still-working farm on Sumneytown Pike offers visitors two separate miniature golf courses, a newly refurbished driving range, plus hay rides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo.

Local families flock to Freddy Hill Farms for good clean fun in the fresh air with no video screens, blaring music, or flashing lights. To locals, however, Freddy Hill is best known for its house-made ice cream, which has been named among the best in the Greater Philadelphia area by area media outlets. Butter Brickle, Cookie Monster, and Apple Pie are just a few of the specialty flavors this place makes, and all can be purchased by the scoop or by the half gallon. You can also buy the freshest dairy products available, directly from the farm itself; think gallons of milk in whole, low-fat, skim, or chocolate varieties.

Freddy Hill Farms
1440 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-1205
www.freddyhill.com
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Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day as we remember the many heroes who have served our country.

For almost a century, Elmwood Park Zoo has worked to educate Pennsylvanians on the importance of animal and habitat conservation. This little zoo in Norristown is also fully accredited, so you can rest assured that the animals are cared for and the facilities are above board.

The zoo provides a home for over a hundred species of animals, including bald eagles, timber wolves, howler monkeys and giraffes. True, Elmwood Park isn't nearly as large as the Philadelphia Zoo; however, past visitors say that for families with young children, the Elmwood Park Zoo is just the right size! It's large enough to keep the kids entertained, but not so big as to overwhelm or exhaust the little ones. Another perk: There's an on-site ice cream parlor as well as a small cafe, and you can pack your own picnic lunch.

Parking is free, but the lot does get crowded on busy days, so make sure you arrive early on weekends.

Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Boulevard
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-3825
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org
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