Best Apple Orchards in Minnesota That You Must Visit This Fall

45% of people pick the fall season as their favorite!  It's the time of year when everyone in Minnesota throws on some buffalo plaid, finds their cozy blanket, and doesn't have to go far to find something that is pumpkin-spiced.  Before the real fall temperatures show up, one adventure everyone loves is visiting an apple orchard.  If that is on your fall bucket list, below are some of the best orchards in the area.

List of the Best Apple Orchards in Southeast Minnesota!

It's apple-picking season and the orchards are ready for all of their guests to come and pick a bag of apples. If you are looking for an orchard nearby, check out the list below to see some of the best orchards in Southeast Minnesota.

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When do the apple orchards typically open in Southeast Minnesota?

There isn't a set date when apple orchards open but there is a key to the timing - the apples!  According to the University of Minnesota Extension, there is a different ripening time for each apple.  The general time to harvest though is somewhere between mid-August and October.   It is always best to take a look at the hours before you decide to make the trip.  We made it easy for you too because above are links for all of the orchards.

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What's your favorite place to visit in the fall in Southeast Minnesota?

I'm trying not to think too much about what is coming, but I know snow will be here and once again, I'll be complaining when my nose hairs freeze.  What is one thing that you'd love to do before the temperatures fall fast in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?  If you need any ideas, below are a few ideas of things to do before it freezes in our state.

30 things you must do in Minnesota before it freezes in the Midwest

Before the cold temps decide to freeze our nose hairs, check out these 30 things we should all do in Minnesota before our bones are frozen.

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12 Things You Should Never Buy At A Gas Station

Unless you've got a Tesla, you are probably making a trip to the gas station a few times a month. When you open that front door of the store though, the temptation to buy is everywhere! But according to a few experts, there are 12 items you should avoid buying when you are stopping at a gas station.

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