Fall is finally here! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning colors and the apples are ready for picking. Apple picking is not only a fun way to spend a fall afternoon, but also is a great family friendly activity. So, from Afton to Webster and everywhere else in between, RNR has rounded up the best locations across the state.
Once you make it to an orchard, you can opt to pick your own apples or take home a pre-picked bag. Either way, visitors can expect to pay for their goodies pay by the pound. However, before you and your brood make the trip be sure to call ahead to double check the orchard’s supplies. Factors like weather, season and how busy they have been may affect these levels.
In addition to apple picking, many of the orchards boast pumpkin patches and offer a variety of other activities like hayrides, petting zoos and corn mazes. Whatever adventures you choose, you will be sure to get your fall fix.
Finally, once you make it home why not put your apples to use give this awesome apple crisp recipe a try? This simple, yet satisfying dessert can be served alone or with ice cream. Yum! Yum!
Afton Apple Orchard, Hastings
Anoka County Farms, Ham Lake
Apple Jack Orchards, Delano
Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Northfield
McDougall’s Apple Junction, Hastings
Minnesota Harvest Apple, Jordan
Minnetonka Orchards, Minnetrista
Pine Tree Apple Orchard, White Bear Lake
Sweetland Orchard, Webster
Whistling Well Farm, Hastings
For a full list of orchards, click here.