Is there anything as merry as a child riding on a merry-go-round? Whether you call it a carousel, or a merry-go-round, there is fun to be had here at the Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon. And besides, who can resist a park with such a unique name? A Virginia family day trip sounds like the order of the day!

Frying Pan Farm is a working farm offering a carousel, wagon rides, farm animal visits, and a playground.
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The Herschell carousel was constructed in 1918, and then settled at Frying Pan Farm in 2011.
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The Herschell Company, based in Tonawanda, New York, built 3,000 carousels. The animals were hand carved originally, and then replaced with metal for easier transport.
Hop on the carousel, to take a spin on one of these friendly painted fellows.
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Walk the wooded trails too.
Go for a wagon ride.
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Attend the holiday events, classes, camps, and live music shows, or host a birthday party.

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Catch a glimpse of some of the farm animals that live here, including pigs, horses, and cows.
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The members of the local 4-H Club learn about and help with the resident animals.
Check out one of the two playgrounds, or the tractor play area.
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Volunteer your time at the farm. Pick up some snacks at the general store here, or from the farm produce stand.
Just a 9-minute drive from Frying Pan Farm, you will find Le Vingt Trois Cafe.
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The French name translates to "The 23," the owner’s lucky number.
Have a sandwich, a pastry, or a coffee.
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I for one am ready for a nostalgic carousel ride, and a cute cafe. What do you say? A Virginia family day trip to Frying Pan Farm Park will get your kids giggling and help you create lasting memories. Then be sure to see what Le Vingt Trois is serving today. For hours and pricing, visit the Frying Pan Farm Park website and the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Facebook page, and the Le Vingt Trois Cafe & Bakery Facebook page. After, peruse the Pinch & Peck website to order custom cookies online – homemade in Herndon – that can be delivered anywhere in Virginia.

Read our articles about two other area carousel parks, Clemyjontri and Lake Accotink – and get ideas for more fun adventures in Virginia.

Consider sharing this Herndon Vrbo rental home with friends and family, if you decide to stay a few days.

 

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Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, USA
Le Vingt Trois Cafe & Bakery, 311 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VA 20170, USA