Great place for family, or individuals to go and relax and enjoy yourself! Highly recommend!!read more

This is the second year we've been here and they outdid themselves by far. My kids have had a blast…read moreboth years we've been here. The pumpkin patch is amazing, and even bigger this year. The games and photo ops are awesome. My son loves the corn pit and the prices on the pick your own pumpkin can't be beat. 5-STAR ALL THE WAY!!!

The Twin Cities is super lucky in that you can be in a concrete jungle one minute and out in…read morebeautiful Hastings picking your own apples the next. There are loads of orchards and pumpkin patches to choose from but you really have to made a pit stop at Fischer's Croix Farm and Orchard. They have a super cute hay bail for kids/adults to climb on but I'll warn you.. you have to be PRETTY agile to get to the top.. There's also some goats and chickens the kiddies can feed along with a tracker ride out to the corn maze! (You can go on the ride without actually going through the maze). There are loads of different apples/pumpkins to pick your own or buy the preselected bags inside the shop! They're all super friendly staff that'll share their love of apples and really help you select the right one :) oh and there's also a food truck in case you get hungry!!

I can't believe this place isn't more popular! This place exceeded my expectations in more ways…read morethan one. It was easy to find, since they have a lot of signs up which have arrows from the main road. The staff here are very friendly, approachable and kind. It seems to be run by an all women staff woo!! The parking is on the grass or dirt parking. Come as early as you can because it gets crowded pretty darn fast, and loud. The inside building has a lot of items you can purchase, like peanut butter, apple pies, caramel apples, and pre picked apples. They also have samples of each apple in their orchard. My personal favorite was their sweet sixteen apple. They have an outside area, with 1 goat for a petting zoo. They have hay bails for kids to climb, and some open area for them to roam around. They have apple trees spread out everywhere and it's labeled with what kind of apple each tree is. It's a perfect photo spot, they also thought ahead and have a huge family bench near the corn maze where you can take cute pics. The corn maze is challenging but doable for kids and adults. They have an APPLE cutout inside the maze so you can find it, something fun in addition to the maze. There's a wagon that takes you out to the maze or you can just walk there. They have wagon rides at 11 am sharp. The pumpkin patch was sort of a disappointment, because some of them were spoiled and others were fungated? The whole place is perfect for instagram pictures, and fall photo shoots. It's free admission, but the corn maze is $3 per person. The apples and pumpkins are charged based on how much they weigh. It was really affordable. They have new hours apparently so call ahead to confirm. Definitely a family oriented fun outing!

It's become a lovely tradition coming to Knapton's in the fall! They have such a great variety,…read morefriendly staff, and always a really great harvest! Will come over the summer to get raspberries, but we always make it a point to come in the fall for apple picking. Apple picking is one of my ultimate favorite fall activities, we went this past weekend hoping for some Honeycrisp apples, but they weren't quite ready yet which ended up being a blessing in disguise because we picked a bag full of sweet tango instead. Honeycrisp has always been my go to, but I think my new favorite is sweet tango because I love their little size. Usually, I can't finish a whole Honeycrisp on my own, but I'll find myself eating two or three sweet tangos in a day! My husband and I are obsessed, and we may be coming back at least once if not twice before the season ends.

Awesome experience. The pumpkins are amazing. So many different kinds. The gourds are also so…read morebeautiful. Love this place. Customer service is outstanding. Best experience ever. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.

A little sweet slice of heaven. Long time eaters. First…read moretime pickers, but it most certainly will not be our last. From the moment we arrived at the Blueberry Fields of Stillwater we could tell we were at a special place. The love and caring for the plants and farm obvious The methods of picking conscientious The knowledge of the berries and the land so graciously shared The blueberries beautiful and abundant We'll be back Blueberry Fields of Stillwater, but in the meantime we're enjoying the fruits of your labor and our fond memories at your special place.

From the owner: Pick your own delicious blueberries in our family friendly, peaceful setting with picnic areas. We…read moreare transitioning to organic production, using composted poultry manure, fish emulsions, and mulch, which feed our bushes, soil, and create our nutrient-rich blueberries. Please check website for updates before driving to farm. Hope to see you in July!

Saw the 'Bakery Open' sign on Highway 63 right next to Cty Rd G and had to go check it out! It lead…read moreto the Rush River Orchard. We had visited the orchard years before, and it was easy to remember because they have Jonathan Apple apple trees all along the driveway up to the shop! The apples are so nice it is tempting to pull one through your car window on the way up! They had pies baking as we walked in, heavenly!! You can buy a whole pie, or by the slice, 'ala mode even! A lot of apple desserts, blueberry crisps, cream cheese topped apple muffins.. and a fantastic view from their dining area! The orchard is clean and well marked, will be going back for more apples soon!!

This review is a few months after we went, but the experience is still on my mind! We came in…read moreOctober to go apple picking and had a wonderful time! We got a free hay ride where they told us about the history of the orchard, as well as many cool facts about apples. I had no idea that there were over a thousand types of apples! They have a cute little jungle gym for kids to play on while you pick their delicious apples. The honesycrisp are to die for when they are ready. The real fireworks came when we tried their honesycrisp cider. Holy smokes. I would pay whatever they asked of me for that stuff. We honestly went home with six gallons of it because the told us it freezes well. I like that they have a little bakery and seating area. I do wish they haf a little more variety of food and drink options, but we got applr doughnuts and apple crisps and they were glorious! This place is worth the trip when their honeycrisp apples are in season! The perfect way to spend an afternoon with your family!

It was such a pleasant experience, our first time visiting the place. Bruce and his wife was so…read morewarm and welcoming. Staff was super friendly and helpful too. Bruce actually gave us tour of high tunnel where they have planted over 40 different kind was tomatoes, varieties of sweet peppers, lettuce, dill and cucumbers. Highly recommended place !

From the owner: Choose from a wide variety of sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. We do not use herbicides or…read morepesticides. In the spring, select from many types of tomato, pepper, herb, melon, and other plants.

As a family, we visit Luceline Orchard every year, and it's always a fantastic time! There's…read moresomething for everyone -- delicious food, live music, and fun activities for all ages. For food, I highly recommend the apple brat. It's packed with flavor and a true classic of the orchard. It's easy to spend a couple of hours here -- you can feed the live animals, take a hayride, play basketball, and enjoy many other activities. Entry to the orchard is free, and while some activities require a small fee, it's well worth it for a fun, family-friendly day out.

I've brought my family here 4 falls in a row now and it's become a favorite family tradition. It's…read moreworth the drive from Minneapolis for sure. Unlike some orchards there is no charge for entry and then once you are there you can buy tickets for "rides". Huge discount on weekdays. But they also have a lot of free activities like a corn pit, zip line rides, and other things that my 4 year old had loved each year. They also often have live music. They also have plenty of food options. Nothing too special but it's not really the main draw anyway. Great for a family trip.

I take a yearly trip to Mankato and pass by this place every time. Not this year. Since I want to…read morelive, I'm gonna start stopping here. It's all lined with pumpkins now. Inside is massive. Loaded with bags of apples of all types. I got the yellow and the very tart. The man at the counter thought I was very brave. There are jars of anything that can be jarred. I got beets, pickled carrots, sauerkraut, a couple of bottles of dressing, a very teeny honey. Being an apple orchard I picked up a couple of pieces of apple pie and streudel. Loved them. I picked up frozen apple cookies and then realized you have to do your own baking so I'm saving those. I spotted a large jar of a garden spaghetti sauce. I'm getting extra next time, it was delicious. I had to use the bathroom before the long drive home. Then I spot the preserves, which I restrained myself from. It's not too far from Renn Fest so I'd make the trip from there too. Loving an apple a day this fall.

Very friendly staff, great apples at a good price and very yummy kettle corn. Great place to stop…read morewith a family.

This was our first visit to Baker Orchard. One of our favorite activities in the Fall is to visit…read morethe apple orchards. Let me tell you about Baker Orchard. Baker is location in Centuria, WI. The last census for Centuria listed a population of 948. The day we visited, I bet most of the town was there! Baker Orchard is set up a little different than any orchard that we have visited. There are a couple of small parking areas on their land which is very scenic and surrounded by trees. Then across the street there is a large field that holds much more parking. This is where we parked. You then take a short walk from the field, across the street and down a path to where all the fun is. Its kind of enchanting especially on cool crisp Fall day. The day that we attended they were also hosting an art festival. There were additional venders with food and items. The first we noticed was a small sitting area around a fire pit. I love the smell of a wood fire outside. The only thing that would have made that better is if I had some hotdogs and stick! One thing we really liked about Baker is how open the Orchard is. Other orchards we have visited, everything is inside a building. At Baker the apples, cider and some food was set up on the porch. The lady that helped us was very friendly and allowed us to sample several apples including one special to their orchard. We picked up plenty of goodies. One tip for visitors. Bring a bag to help carry your goods. It helps when you find more than you can carry with your own hands. There are tours available, pick your own apples, hiking trails and more. One of the more beautiful and scenic orchards that we have visited.