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Fall Apples: 5 Orchards near the Twin Cities
Fresh apples are a sure sign of fall, and whether you enjoy picking your own or would like to buy them already picked, orchards near the Twin Cities are a fun destination. Choose an orchard with plenty of family-oriented fun, like hayrides and a corn maze, or go for a more low-key option if you'd like a relaxing afternoon. To get a taste of fall, pay a visit to one or more of the following Twin Cities-area orchards.
- Minnetonka Orchard - 6530 Country Road 26, Minnetrista, MN 55364
To pick apples in delicious varieties like Honeycrisp, Zestar, and SweeTango and let the kids experience some fun activities, head to Minnetonka Orchard. Located just 20 miles west of Minneapolis near Minnetonka homes for sale, the orchard is open for picking your own apples or buying from their retail store on weekdays. Visit on the weekends if you'd like to pay admission for hayrides, access to the animal barn, face painting, and more activities. - Pine Tree Apple Orchard - 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Take your pick of 25 apple varieties, including Duchess, First Kiss, and Zestar, grown in an environmentally sustainable method at Pine Apple Orchard. Located just northeast of the Twin Cities, you'll find the orchard just around the corner from White Bear Lake homes for sale. Navigate your way through a corn maze and come on the weekends for live entertainment. And while you're there, treat yourself to fresh apple cider and take home some tasty bakery products. - Fall Harvest Orchard - 345 Country Road 30 SE, Montrose, MN 55363
Head four miles west of Delano to find Fall Harvest Orchard, which grows over 20 varieties of apples. Stay for many free activities, including visiting with and feeding animals, live music (on select days), small corn pits, tetherball, kiddie rides, and more. More attractions—including wagon rides, train rides, a corn maze, and a kids' zip line—are available for a fee. On weekends, you can also try goodies like apple cider mini donuts, apple slider slushies, and state fair food at food trucks that visit the orchard. - Pleasant Valley Orchard - 17325 Pleasant Valley Road, Shafer, MN 55074
Pick your own apples on weekends at Pleasant Valley Orchard, which offers sweeping views of the St. Croix Valley and strives to offer a low-key family atmosphere. In addition to what's grown at the orchard, you can also buy other Minnesota-grown apples and goodies, including caramel apples, apple turnovers, and apple brats. Hayrides are available on weekends starting in mid-September, and you'll be able to enjoy music, including bluegrass, classic country, rock, and pop as well. - Victoria Valley Orchard - 4304 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN 55126
If you'd like to spend some time in a beautiful apple orchard but prefer to leave the picking to someone else, spend some time at Victoria Valley Orchard, located just around the corner from Shoreview homes for sale. U-pick isn't offered, but you can choose from among the 21 varieties grown and bag your own from field-run apple crates. You'll get peak freshness without any of the labor! While you're there, stroll through the orchard, watch for wildlife such as deer and sandhill cranes, and relax at a picnic table along the way.
You'll find plenty of natural beauty and fun activities in Minnesota, and if you'd like to make the state your home, call today. We'd love to show you Minneapolis homes for sale and Saint Paul homes for sale and share more with you about what makes this area so special.