Minnesotans know that feeling.

The one where you see the first yellow leaf drop or when the temperature begins to cool in the evenings or when iced drinks become warm ciders. The season is changing again and that means fun fall activities are on the horizon! Pack up the kids or grab your date - here are 4 apple orchards within 30 minutes of the Brooklyns offering slightly different experiences. 

Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake, MN offers a corn maze, pick your own pumpkins, a large variety of apples, homemade bakery products, caramel apples, fresh cider, gifts and more! Check out their activities calendar to see upcoming activities dates and times.

The Minnetonka Orchard has u-pick apple-picking, hayrides, hot apple cider and the ever-famous apple donuts. This kid-friendly orchard allows you to bring your furry friends as well. Don't forget to visit the farm full of goodies on your way out! 

At Knaptons, not only can you get your favorite Minnesota apples, but you can pick-your-own raspberries, walk through a giant pumpkin patch, and pick up your other fruits and veggies like cherries, tomatoes, and more! This place is a fall dream as you can also cut and arrange your own flower bouquets and get your unique fall decorations like corn shocks, bales, ornamental corn, and birdhouse gourds.

Apple Crest Orchard in Hugo, MN is a family-owned orchard selling 20 varieties of delicious apples as well as pears and varieties of heirloom pumpkins and squash to the local community and beyond. Visit the orchard and their store, stocked with local jams, jellies, mustards, honey, maple syrups, fruit syrups,  frozen pies, caramels, gifts and more. Dogs and cats (on leashes) welcome! 

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