Linvilla Orchards is one of the best family friend...

Linvilla Orchards is one of the best family friendly spots in Delaware County! From the market and garden center for your fruit and flower needs to the playground, trains, pony rides, animal feeding and pick your own fruits and vegetables, plus seasonal activities like Pumpkinland and Cut Your Own Christmas Trees, they always have something for everyone.

We like to go on slow days because our kids love to run around on the playground. It's fenced in and has two areas depending on the ages of the kids, so parents can play with them or have a seat on the bench and let them run themselves tired.

The market has plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a bakery in the back. Make sure to try the apple cider donuts, they're awesome!

While you're there, pick up a bag of animal feed and go back outside to feed the deer, horses, cows, chickens, ducks and goats. There's a snack bar for your own nutritional needs, too.

By far, my favorite part of the farm is the fishing pond. They have a catch and release program, no license needed. It's a stocked pond, so if you're bringing first time fishermen (or women!) they are almost certain to catch something.

The Pick Your Own section is also really nice. You get to go in the fields and select your favorite fruits and vegetables. During apple season in the fall you can couple this with a trip to Pumpkinland for a full day of activities.

We make regular trips out there, the kids love it, my wife loves the prices in the market and I enjoy getting outside for awhile.

Oh, and I'm told that in the last few weeks, there have been a TON of Pokemon Go all over the place. So, if your surly teen gripes, tell him he may find a rare pokemon =]