Agritourism in Foxborough, Plainville, and Wrentham

Your first stop after you check in should be at The Oake Knoll Farm. Oake Knoll Farm was established in 1732 (as in, the year George Washington was born and Benjamin Franklin began publishing Poor Richard’s Almanac), making it among the oldest farms in the United States. Known for their fresh, clean, and nutritious milk products, the Oake Knoll farm is a popular destination for anyone with interest in sustainable agricultural practices and a love of dairy products! Check out their farm store to sample cheeses, buy milk, or pick up fine cuts of beef and veal.

Head to Patriot Place in Foxborough for a number of lunch options that will appeal to just about anyone. Check out Tavolino, Foxborough’s upscale Italian restaurant that serves sandwiches, thin-crust pizzas, and much more. Their seasonal menu frequently changes and features delicious meals all prepared with fresh and local ingredients. The motto for their restaurant tells the whole story: live well, eat well, and be social.

After fueling up head over to the Nature Trail and Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog, the last active cranberry bog in Foxborough. A cranberry bog is a pool of water filled with layers of sand, peat, and gravel in which cranberries grow. Visiting the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog at Patriot Place, you’ll be able to see this environment and the farming of cranberries in action as you explore the 7-acre cranberry wetland system. Treat yourself to some cranberry juice after the hike!

At this point, you’ll be just about ready for dinner. Before you head back to your area of lodging, enjoy a wonderful steak dinner at Davio’s North Italian Steakhouse. Known for having one of the best steak dinners in the Foxboro area, this restaurant is sure to provide a delectable and fitting end to your farm exploring day. If you’re not in the mood for steak, try out their seafood or delicious hand-made gnocchi!

Start your second day with breakfast at the Looking Glass Cafe in Wrentham! This cafe is lauded by many as the best breakfast place in Wrentham, serving all of the American breakfast classics like omelets, eggs benedict, waffles, french toast, bacon, home-fries, and more. Sit down with family and friends to enjoy a breakfast you won’t soon forget!

Next, head down to The Big Apple Farm. The Big Apple Farm is Wrentham’s popular private farm which offers hayrides, apple picking, cider, pies, and doughnuts during the fall. During the summer, blueberry, raspberry, and hops picking is available to patrons of the farm. Be sure to also check out their farmstand where they offer vegetables, jams, and other baked goods.

Explore the White Barn Farm located on South St. of Wrentham. The White Barn Farm sells fresh, organic vegetables at their farmstand, as well as flowers and flower seeds.

While you’re there, stop in for a quick bite at The Kitchen at White Barn Farm, a small restaurant located in the greenhouse of White Barn Farm that serves up Neapolitan style, farm inspired pizza, refreshing beverages, and dessert!

Check out Cook’s Valley Farm. As the name suggests, this practical farmstand is directed towards those who prefer to cook rather than participate in a rustic farm experience. Providing a massive variety of well-stocked produce, even the pickiest of chefs will love the selection of ingredients they find at Cook’s Valley Farm. This is the perfect stop for the chef amongst your party to find ingredients with which to cook when you get home!

While you’re in Wrentham, enjoy dinner at the Gavel Public House, which serves savory American cuisine and craft-beer in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Eat inside during the colder months or outside on their patio during the summer for live music alongside your delicious meal. Gavel Public House also uses only the best local, seasonal ingredients to prepare their food every day, and their efforts earned them a positive review on the Phantom Gourmet.

Start your day with breakfast at the Commons Neighborhood Eatery. “The place everyone talks about,” the Commons Neighborhood Eatery serves up old favorites along with new breakfast and lunch creations. Offering a variety of choices in the preparation of eggs, different types of sandwiches, and delicious pancakes, the Commons is a no-nonsense breakfast house that will give you the energy to start your day.

While you’re still in Foxborough, check out the Lane Homestead and Property. This conservation area features 89 acres of protected open space including three hay-fields, the reservoir dam, forests, and 1.5 miles of shoreline. Sit down for a game of checkers at the stone table by the Neponset River and talk with the greeters and gardeners the town posts in the conservation area who will tell you about the land. A visit to this homestead will be a pleasant moment of calm for you and your party.

For a little bit of fun before you go, visit the Hawkins Woods Disc Golf course in Plainville. This huge open space and recreation area owned by the town of Plainville boasts an 18-hole disc golf course that is a great place to spend an afternoon. Enjoy this last bit of nature while having fun with your family and friends before you end your visit and head home. Happy spinning!

118A Hawkins St.

Plainville, MA 02762