It's no doubt that Minnesota is a bad place to live. Winter is a great time for snow adventures and fun indoors. Fall is when the state shines the most. Autumn in the Land of 10,000 Lakes is something every traveler should experience because of Minnesota's agricultural roots.
It all becomes possible when the leaves start to turn, as you can see in the picture. Some of the best fall experiences in Minnesota can be found here.
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Harvesting the crops that farms of all sizes have been laboring over all summer is synonymous with autumn in Minnesota. It is an excuse to celebrate for us non-Harvesters. The Twin Cities Harvest Festival in Brooklyn Park is a great example of a festival that has something for everyone.
The town of Stillwater is a short drive from the Twin Cities. The second week of October is the time when the leaves on the trees begin to change color. The pice is popular. There is a pumpkin weigh-off The winner came in at over 2000 pounds.
Grand Marais is located on the shores of Lake Superior. During October, this adorable resort town hosts a family friendly shindig celebrating all things moose, the town's mascot.
New Ulm, a tiny town best known as the home of Schell's beer, hosts a two- weekend festival that is one of the best in America. The 40th anniversary of the event will take place in 2022. You can get a cold beer at Schell's Brewery if you go to the grape stomp.
The Boats and Bluegrass Festival is a popular fall tradition for anyone who enjoys music, camping, and boating. Those under the age of 16 get in for free.
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It wouldn't be complete without a visit to one of the pumpkin patches in Minnesota. Lake Elmo's Country Sun Farm has more than pumpkins, hayrides, and a petting zoo.
Horse-drawn rides through a not-so-scary haunted forest, a straw maze, and even pedal-powered cruisers are available at the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch.
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It is an icon of Minnesota fall. There are baked-on-site apple pies, crisps, breads, and more available at Emma Krumbee's orchard and barn. It is just an eight-minute drive from Minnesota's largest candy store.
There are 27 apple varieties to choose from at Fireside Orchard & Gardens, located 40 minutes south of the Twin Cities. One can take a quick jaunt from the metro area to see the pigs.
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Chaska's Scream Town is perfect for those who enjoy the spooky aspects of fall and the holidays. One of the best haunted houses in the country is located there. The middle-of-nowhere vibe adds to scary attractions such as the "Psycho-delic" Circus.
The most isolated locale of The Haunting Experience is Highway 61. One of the oldest and scariest haunted houses in the Twin Cities region is only open to the bravest.
Adrenaline-seekers can get scared by the haunted ship. Every year for the month of October, the Irvin, a historic ore ship, is turned into a haunted version of itself. That is fitting, considering that there have been strange occurrences here.
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It isn't just about fright. Anoka is thought to be the first city in the US to host a Halloween celebration. What is the intention? Youngsters are not allowed to carry out Halloween prank The tradition of holding a costume parade and block party is still going strong.
Valleyfair's trick or treat event is one of the most wholesome and family friendly takes on Halloween. The land of tricks and the land of treats both offer slimy and strange experiences.
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There is a tour of local beer and cideries for the 21+ crowd. Along the shores of Lake Superior, Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors has made a name for itself among the state's crowded beer scene.
There is a cidery and tasting room in a small town. It uses a traditional English approach to making cider. Something more like wine is what it is. The tasting room is made for gathering and has local food in it.
Far North Spirits in Hallock, just shy of the Canadian border, is the northernmost distillery in the U.S.
The weather doesn't always cooperate with our travel plans, but that makes for a great excuse to check out the amazing museums that call the North Star State home. Some of them are only available in Minnesota.
There is a museum in Austin dedicated to cured meat. The compound that houses the artist's home, studio, and an amazing shoe collection is called Chanhassen's Paisley Park.
The Walker Art Center and the Mia are two of the Twin Cities' many artistic offerings. The entire Weisman Art Museum is free and is located on the University of Minnesota campus.
Expect to be amazed by more than just the colorful trees when you visit Minnesota in the fall. That is the magic of finding something.
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