It's fall, considered the best time of the year by many Minnesotans. The leaves are turning, apples and pumpkins are ripe, and the air is crisp. Where is HomesMSP? recently visited some apple orchards surrounding the metro area. Many are celebrating the bounty of the season with festivals and special events… here are some for you to enjoy!
Aamodts’ Apple Farm is a favorite family destination for fresh Minnesota apples and fall fun in Stillwater… Pick your own, or purchase your favorite apple varieties inside the apple barn… just a short drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul… http://bit.ly/deuZqR
Deardorff Orchards… scenic 100 acre apple farm in Waconia… Pre-picked or Pick-Your-Own juicy apples from 5,000 apple trees in 15 varieties… historic barn, fresh cider, animals, hayrides, pumpkins, gifts, baskets, fall decor…
In Belle Plaine at Emma Krumbee's take a wagon ride into the beautiful apple orchard to pick your own apples… the whole family will have a great time with tractor-drawn rides into the apple orchard, fun farm games, pick your own pumpkins and much more!
Pine Tree Orchard is located in White Bear Lake just northeast of the Twin Cities…during the fall they offer weekend entertainment, pony rides, wagon rides, and a corn maze; pick your own pumpkins, a large variety of apples, homemade bakery products, caramel apples, fresh cider, gifts and more!
At Applewood Orchard in Lakeville the first trees were planted in 1995 and they grow many Minnesota varieties… the most popular is the variety they call 'apple candy', better known as Honeycrisp… come visit with your friends and family to pick some of your very own… continuous hayrides on the weekends…
Minnetonka Orchards in Minnetrista has been family-owned and operated for more than 30 years… offering apples, cider donuts, cider brats and gifts in their barn… pick-your-own apples, hayrides, corn maze, kids play area, live entertainment…
Afton Apple in Hastings is celebrating with Apple Fest… cider pressing demonstrations, live music, chain saw carving demonstrations, fireworks… huge corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, cow train rides, playground… apple fritters and donuts, fresh cider…
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