NJ farms for baby goat snuggles, cow cuddles and alpaca walks

An up close encounter with farm animals can be the winter mood boost many of us need in New Jersey.

Cow cuddling is a very real, very adorable thing at several spots in New Jersey and neighboring parts of Pennsylvania.

By March or so, the opportunities really start to open up, as several New Jersey farms welcome new "kids" to the block — for baby goat season.

And certainly not least, there are several New Jersey spots where you can reserve a walk with an alpaca. Here are nearly a dozen farms to check out for some truly memorable outings.

NJ farms for baby goat snuggles, cow cuddles and alpacas

Farm animals, whether baby or full-grown, encounters can make for core memories, regardless of age. Here are 10 places in NJ (2 in nearby PA) to check out for cows, goats, alpacas and more.

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13 cozy, very historic NJ bars and restaurants

Not only are these New Jersey spots cozy for a drink and bite to eat - the properties all have roots that go back to the 1700s.

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21 top spots to take a first-time visitor to New Jersey

Someone from out-of-state, or maybe even out of the country, is visiting New Jersey for the first time. Where do you take them? After grabbing a bagel and before chowing down on a slice of Jersey pizza, be sure to treat your out-of-town guest to a day in the Garden State with some of these places in mind.

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