It is often said that kids are more likely to eat a fruit or veggie if they can grow it or pick it themselves. So if you want your child to experience the sweet taste of berries this summer, head to one of these farms that offer berry picking near DC. In addition to yielding the sweetest, freshest berries you can find, these pick-your-own farms in Northern Virginia and Maryland offer a fun and educational way for families to spend time together outdoors.
Here are 14 of the best places to go berry picking near DC, where strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and more can all can be picked straight from the bush or tree. Many of these farms also offer fun extras like playgrounds and petting zoos.
For more local farm fun, check out out Pick-Your-Own Guide to Farms in Washington, DC.
Note: Though these farms offer a general time frame for berry picking near DC, actual crop availability depends on weather conditions in any given season. Call or check their websites for updates on pick-your-own berries and other produce.