Go Pumpkin Picking, Then Sleep In A Cabin Surrounded By Fall Foliage On This Weekend Getaway In Minnesota
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For the perfect fall weekend getaway in Minnesota, head toward Monticello and pay a visit to Fresh Acres Farm, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Patch to pick your autumn pumpkins and channel your zen as you meander through a corn maze. After you’ve had your fill of agritainment, spend a night among the magnificent Big Woods at nearby Lake Maria State Park. Before you go, book one of the park’s camper cabins, and you’ll be treated to an overnight of glamping under a canopy of fall colors.
As your weekend winds down, take your time getting home. Plan a stop at Montisippi Regional Park back in Monticello, and enjoy the fall colors on the banks of the big river. Do you love fall weekend getaways in Minnesota as much as we do? Where’s your favorite place to savor the splendor of autumn in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? Let us know in the comments!
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What are the best ways to enjoy fall in Minnesota?
There are a ton of different ways to enjoy fall in Minnesota! Some of my favorites include:
- Taking a scenic drive along the North Shore to see all the splendor of autumn.
- Embarking on a cruise along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway from Taylors Falls or Stillwater to enjoy all the fall colors along its banks.
- Riding a gondola above the tree-lined Sawtooth Mountains at Lutsen.
- Careening through the foliage on the Timber Twister, an Alpine slide at Spirit Mountain in Duluth.
- Hiking high above the Mississippi River valley at Great River Bluffs State Park near Winona.