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22 Minnesota apple orchards to visit this fall
A crate of apples at Thompsons' Hillcrest Orchard in Elko. Photo: Audrey Kennedy/Axios It's apple season! Minnesota is known for creating some of the best apples (Honeycrisp, anyone?), and there are plenty of opportunities to pick a peck near the Twin Cities this season. How it works: Pay by the pound, and pick as many as you'd like. Most orchards will only offer a few types to pick yourself, but they typically sell a variety of pre-picked apples. Yes, and: Orchards also offer more fall food and activities like fresh apple pies, corn mazes, hayrides and petting zoos. Here are 22 spots we love for a fun fall day out. in Stillwater
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, wagon rides, a goat farm, a restaurant, and cidery Thor's Hard Cider. in Hastings
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, take-and-bake pies, petting zoo, hayrides, and playground. in Hugo
What to expect: Pre-picked apples, pears, squash and food trucks on weekends. in Delano
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, bakery and cafe, corn maze, petting zoo, and ropes course. in Lakeville
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, hedge maze, playground, and fresh apple cider. in Preston
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, a variety of seasonal produce, pork, bakery, and greenhouse. in Alexandria
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, corn maze, pedal cart track, wagon rides, and corn pit. in Waconia
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, tractor rides, and on-site winery Parley Lake Winery. Plus, the farmhouse is available on . in Buffalo
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, wagon rides, corn maze, apple slingshots, and an animal farm. in Belle Plaine
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, a country store, farm tours, and a variety of activities for kids. in Delano
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, corn maze, trains, pony rides, and food trucks. in Cold Spring
What to expect: Pre-picked apples, country store and open orchards for picnics and strolls. in Watertown
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, corn maze, restaurant and bar, award-winning apple fritters, and a corn tent. in Jordan
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, hard cider bar, pizza kitchen, bakery, and activities for kids. in Minnetrista
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, hayrides, hot apple cider, and activities for kids. Plus: It's dog-friendly. in Montgomery
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples and pears, pizza kitchen, hard cidery, and corn maze. in White Bear Lake
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, bakery, live music, and corn maze. in Rochester
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, veggies, fresh flowers, honey, and straw bale mountain for kids. in Wyoming
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, market, fresh flowers, petting zoo, and hayrides. in Webster
What to expect: Pre-picked apples, hard cider tasting kits, and open orchards for strolls and picnics. Plus: It's dog-friendly. in Elko
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, corn maze, and country store. in Hastings
What to expect: U-pick and pre-picked apples, squash, live music, fresh flowers, and apple cider donuts. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member. More Twin Cities stories
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