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Suspended Rope Bridge:
At the top of Hobbit Hill, you'll find a suspended
rope bridge that helps you cross the valley on top of
the hill . It's a great way to test your balance and agility.
(free; M-S) |
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Slide Mountain:
What do you do when someone gives you two, 15' slides? Get
creative and build a small mountain of bales as your ladder
to the tops of those slides! You'll love this unique twist
to
good old-fashioned school yard sliding. (free; M-S) |
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Nature Trail:
This 15-minute stroll through a lovely wooded section of
the Papa's is the perfect way to enjoy a piece of the country.
You’ll discover several varieties of trees, shrubs
and grasses, as well as logs to climb over and bridges to
cross. (free; M-S) |
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Poppy's Barnyard:
When was the last time you milked a goat or scratched the
forehead of a miniature pony? You'll make friends with several
barnyard favorites and learn about their care and unique
traits when you visit Poppy's Barnyard. (cost: $1
per person; some weekends 12-5) |
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Corn Stalk Forest:
Imagine bunches and bunches of corn stalks bundled together
to create a miniature forest that you can hide in, dart around
and begin your quest for the perfect pumpkin! (free; M-S) |
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Marv's Monster Wagon Rides:
You'll love this slow-moving ride that meanders
around and through the heart of the Patch. Our "engineers"
will take you along several pumpkin-lined trails where you
are
sure to glimpse the Great Pumpkin's Chair, Billy Bob
the Corn Stalk Horse and more. (cost: $1 per person; weekends
12-5) |
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Great Pumpkin’s Chair:
Talk about super-sized! This 15-foot tall, hardwood chair comes complete with the ladder necessary to climb into the Great Pumpkin’s seat. It’s a must-have for your photo library. (free; M-S) |
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Poppy’s Surprise:
When was the last time you read a life-sized storybook? Poppy’s Surprise is a wonderful children’s story written and illustrated on 4’ x 4’ sheets of plywood “pages” that provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy reading in a big, new way. (free; M-S) |
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Special O Trebuchet:
This medieval launching mechanism is capable of catapulting your average, 10-pound pumpkin several hundred feet. Launches take place every weekend from 12-5 pm. (make a donation to Special Olympics and you can pull the trigger to launch a pumpkin!) |
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Pony Rides:
Our neighbors up the road bring their friendliest ponies
to Papa's every year so little wranglers have the opportunity
to try out their “ridin’ legs.” (cost:
$2 per person; weekends 12-5) |
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Grandpa Al's Hay Rides:
If you like crisp country air and the clip-clop of horses’ hooves,
a hay ride is an excellent way to enjoy your time at Papa's.
Climb on board for an easy-going, 20-minute trip. ($1 per
person; weekends 12-5) |
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Scarecrow Cove:
If one scarecrow is a good, a hundred or so must be better! Come take a look and sit a spell in Scarecrow Cove, perfectly positioned to watch all the excitement in the backyard of the Patch. (free; M-S) |
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Pumpkin Playhouses:
That’s right! What’s a playhouse at a pumpkin patch if it’s not in the shape of a pumpkin? This is a great stop for little people and an awesome photo opportunity for parents. (free; M-S) |
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Mr. Antique:
No, this old tractor didn’t just up-and-die where he sits. But we couldn’t resist bringing Mr. Antique into the yard – with his steel-pan seat and three-bottom plow – he is reminiscent of years gone by. (free; M-S) |
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Papa'sville:
PaPa'sville represents a child-sized, rural North
Dakota town. It includes more than a dozen
wooden play structures that replicate the small town community
so many of us remember as "home." Current features
include Ralph the truck; Bert the tractor, along with his
hay wagon; a grain silo (AKA kid's clubhouse);
and PaPa's Express -- a five car train. (free; M-S) |
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Billy Bob and His Wagon:
Billy Bob is the only corn stalk horse we know of, and he
pulls an old-time wagon filled with pumpkins and straw bales.
This is a wonderful backdrop for family pictures; we've even
had wedding parties stop by and visit Billy Bob! (free; M-S) |
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Papa's Produce:
This year, the varieties, colors, shapes and sizes are better
than ever! You'll find large and small straw bales, short
and tall corn stalks, gourds of every shape and size imaginable…and
pumpkins. More than 20,000 pumpkins in a dozen varieties
await your review to be the perfect pumpkin(s) for your family's
celebration of the season! |
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