The Capital Region’s Best Pumpkin Patches According To Yelp! Users

October is in full swing and your weekends will be full of your favorite autumn activities. Here is where to grab one of your most important fall symbols in the Capital Region!
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Does it get any better than early autumn in Upstate New York? The weather is perfect, and the fall colors are simply stunning. Most importantly there are so many opportunities to spend time with your family to celebrate the season like apple picking and eating your favorite cider donuts, And lets not forget visiting a great pumpkin patch!

The Capital Region's Best Pumpkin Patches According To Yelp! Users

When you want to find the best local places to do anything, the best place to go is actual reviews to find the best experience. Looking for the best local pumpkin patches to visit this month? These are the 3 best according to Yelp! reviewers: 

3. Ellms Family Farm - Charlton Road, Ballston Spa

Landing at #3 on the Yelp! list is Ellms Family Farm in Ballston Spa. Ellms is a legendary destination during the holidays for their Christmas trees and every autumn! They offer over 40 attractions including their huge pumpkin patch, hayrides, jumping pillows, a kiddie corn maze, and more. Yelp! reviewer Brenton B. says:

Our family loves coming to Ellms every Fall. Beautiful landscape, ample activities, and don't forget the cider donuts! Great day for the family.

2. Ioka Valley Farm - Route 43, Hancock, MA

We head over the border to from Stephentown to Hancock in the Berkshires in Massachusetts for the 2nd entry on Yelp's best local pumpkin patches. Ioka Valley Fam has been in operation since 1936 and has a full slate of fall fun including a giant pumpkin house, a petting zoo, their 'calf-a' with great food options, corn maze, bakery, and of course great pumpkin picking! Yelp! reviewer Lana. L says:

Everything about this place is enduring and heartwarming starting with the gentleman at the entrance that checked my family in. A treat for all 5 of your senses. Oh I forgot, my five, six and 24 year old had fun too. 

1. Schuyler Farms - Route 29, Schuylerville

Offering a LONG list of fun fall activities, Schuyler Farms in Schuylerville is the top rated pumpkin patch in the Capital Region according to Yelp! reviewers! Yelp reviewer Charlotte E. says:

Not only is this business the highlight of Schuylerville but a go to for apple picking, farm animals and fall fun for even the most prestigious Saratogian...this time of year the "haunted" corn maze is set up and i just want to say thank you to the staff your enthusiasm made it a fabulous night! Extremely thrilling and fun!

Schuyler Farms not only offers a great pumpkin patch but also a long list of fall activities like hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, and more in beautiful Saratoga County.