The leaves are changing in Minnesota and there’s a gentle nip in the air, but don’t think that winter is here just yet! We’re at the start of one of the best times all year, and it’s too short to stay at home. It’s time for apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider drinking, and getting lost in one of the many corn mazes in Minnesota. While you’re at it, you might as well learn a little bit about what makes these farms special. Many of these Minnesota corn mazes offer petting zoos, hay rides, inflatables, and more. But no matter what, these corn mazes are a-maize-ing.

1. Afton Apple Orchard, Hastings
Afton Apple Orchard, 14421 90th St S, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
Aftonapple.com
This year's maze honors Reba Mcintyre, the queen of country. With over six miles of twists and turns, you won't be disappointed. Visit it every weekend until October 29th. The orchard will also be open during MEA weekend.
2. Country Corn Maze, Warroad
Country Corn Maze, 30200 595th Ave, Warroad, MN 56763, USA
https://www.countrycornmaze.org/
This year's Country Corn Maze has a hockey day theme. Reminisce about your favorite games as you make your way through this enormous maze. Open through October 14.
3. Anderson's Rock Creek Relics, Rush City
Anderson’s Rock Creek Relics, 54433 County Rd 33, Rush City, MN 55069, USA
Andersons Rock Creek Relics
Anderson's is known for its annual threshing show, but the corn maze is not to be missed!
4. Waldoch Farm, Lino Lakes
Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, USA
Facebook/Waldoch Farms
This century farm also offers flashlight nights for an after dark experience. The corn maze is open until October 31.
5. Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze, Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
Facebook/Twin Cities Maze/Spring Babies
This year, Minnesota's largest corn maze celebrates the St. Paul Saints.
6. Be-A-Mazed Corn Maze, Montgomery
Montgomery Orchard, 15953 MN-99, Montgomery, MN 56069, USA
Montgomery Orchard/Facebook
This intricate maze at Montgomery Orchard is great for a puzzling break in between apple picking.
7. Valley Corn Maize, East Grand Forks
Valley Corn Maize, 42969 160th St SW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA
https://www.valleycornmaize.com/
The Valley Corn Maize is open weekends until October 22.
8. Nelson Farm, Litchfield
Nelson Farm, 23618 CSAH 1, Litchfield, MN 55355, USA
Nelson Farm/Facebook
Stop in to this farm during the pumpkin patch festival or a special weekend, like Scandinavian Days, Grandparent's Weekend, or Military Appreciation Weekend. The maze is open through October 29.

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9. Erickson's Petting Zoo
Erickson's Petting Zoo, 11890 Hope Rd SE, Osakis, MN 56360, USA
https://www.ericksonspettingzoo.com/
Erickson's Petting Zoo not only offers a corn maze but there are tons of animals to feed, tractors and wagon rides, and a pumpkin patch. All open until October 22nd.
10. A and G Produce, St. Joseph
A and G Produce/ Corn Maze, 10448 345th St, St Joseph, MN 56374, USA
Flickr/insunlight
From October 1 through 29, the A and G corn maze is open, offering a smaller maze for beginners and a larger one for experts, as well as exciting activities like human foosball and a giant jumping pillow.
11. Thea's Pumpkin Patch, Pelican Rapids
Thea's Pumpkin Patch, 19982 Appaloosa Rd, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, USA
Facebook/Thea's Pumpkin Patch
Thea's Pumpkin Patch is a long-standing tradition, but this year is the grand opening of Thea's corn maze. This years maze is themed after Jurassic Park.
12. Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria
Country Blossom Farm, LLC, 1951 Englund Rd SW, Alexandria, MN 56308, USA
Facebook/Country Blossom Farm LLC
This classic maze in Alexandria is five acres off fun. When you're done, enjoy the corn pit or giant jumping pillow.
13. Pine Tree Apple Orchard, White Bear Lake
Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, USA
Flickr/RosyPics
This fantastic maze is open every day from September 22nd through October 23rd and takes about a half an hour to complete.
14. Fresh Acres Farm, Monticello
Fresh Acre Farm, 2175 US-421, Whitestown, IN 46075, USA
Flickr/Anthony Easton
The Fresh Acre Farms fall festival runs from September 9th through October 29th and offers a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and many other activities alongside the corn maze.
15. Country Sun Farm, Lake Elmo
Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses, 11211 60th St N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, USA
Flickr/Mack Male
With a three acre corn maze that is open daily, hay rides, a petting zoo, and even opportunities for gem mining, Country Sun farm has fall activities on lock.
16. Dehns Pumpkin Patch
Dehns Pumpkins, 17270 125th Ave N, Dayton, MN 55327, USA
Flickr/Austin Kirk
Open daily through Halloween, Dehns Pumpkin Patch is an absolute blast. Come for the large corn maze but stick around for multiple tall slides, a corn pit, a giant gourd slingshot, and more.

Still haven’t had enough fall festivities? Check out these 14 Unique Fall Festivals In Minnesota. And make sure to let us know what your favorite fall activities are.

If you want to find more fun things to do in Minnesota in the fall, one of our favorite resources is AirBnB Experiences, the locals offer up so many different exciting opportunities. You can sit down to a community meal, go on a guided hike to enjoy the foliage, or even have your pants scared off at a custom haunted house, and that’s just the start!

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Where are the best places to go look at fall foliage in Minnesota? 

If you're itching for some leaf peeping, these spots offer up some of the best views of fall foliage in Minnesota:

  • The North Shore is packed full of state parks where you can stroll or drive and admire the changing colors. And of course the brilliant colors look even more beautiful when laid out against the majesty of Lake Superior.
  • Kerfoot Canopy Tours offers an exhilarating zip line through the trees above Minnesota River Valley, what an exciting way to experience the beauty of the leaves!
  • Great River Bluffs State Park is home to 3,000 acres of stunning views. The layered bluffs allow you to admire the foliage from so many different angles!

Where can I go apple picking in Minnesota? 

Apple picking is one of the most quintessentially fall activities, and luckily there are many good spots to go apple picking in Minnesota, such as:

  • Pleasant Valley Orchard in Shafer is absolutely massive!
  • Apple Jack Orchards in Delano has 23 different varietals of apple to choose from.
  • Aamodt's Apple Farm in Stillwater focuses in on one varietal, the delicious honeycrisp.
  • Pine Tree Orchard in White Bear Lake offers wagon rides and a pumpkin patch on top of apple picking.

What are some fun fall hikes in Michigan that I can take? 

If you want to get out and really enjoy the crisp fall air, these autumn hikes in Minnesota are a great way to do just that:

  • Cannon valley trail is a 20 mile hike but the views you will see along the way make it well worth spending an entire day trekking. The train runs from Cannon Falls to Red Wing and brings you over some gorgeous pastoral bridges and through lots of charming rural scenery.
  • Hiking through the many miles of trails available at Tettegouche state park is sure to take your breath away. There's even a gorgeous waterfall to discover.
  • The Twin Lake trail clocks in at under a mile but the loop trail takes you around a charming lake and shows you all the beauty that the changing leaves have to offer.

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