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  • Aamodt's Apple Farm

    6428 Manning Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 +1-651-439-3127

    Open from early August to December, Aamodt's Apple Farm is the premier Minnesota destination for all things apple. Head to this Stillwater orchard during your stay in Bloomington and pick up a freshly baked apple pie, apple cider, pre-picked apples, apple oatmeal cookies, caramel apples and more. Guests are also invited to pick their own basket of apples and participate in one of Aamondt's popular fall events like the Grape Stomp, Honeycrisp Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival and Apple Harvest Festival. Additional offerings include hay rides, a petting zoo, John Deere tractors, recipe contests and pony rides.

  • Alexis Bailly Vineyard

    18200 Kirby Avenue Hastings, MN 55033 +1-651-437-1413

    Located southwest of Bloomington, the Alexis Bailly Vineyard is a family owned and operated venture with over 30 years of winemaking experience. The Bailly family is proud to use only Minnesota-grown grapes and house their wines in Alexis Bailly's original 1978 winery, made from Minnesota limestone and white knotty pine, providing a truly regional look. Open for wine tastings year round, the Bailly Vineyard also boasts a beautiful picnic area with bocce ball courts and a lovely vine-covered patio that overlooks the vineyard.

  • Cannon River Winery

    421 Mill Street W. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 +1-507-263-7400

    This fun winery, situated in lovely downtown Cannon Falls, is the perfect place to become acquainted with wine or enhance your love of the grape. Wines are handcrafted on site and can be sampled at their antique tasting bar for just $5. During your visit, browse the many wine-related items at their shop, take a tour of the vineyard, attend an exciting event or plan to host your own gathering in their rustic meeting area. Cannon River Winery will provide you with a day of learning, excitement and good times with friends and family.

  • Carlos Creek Winery

    6693 County Road 34 Alexandria, MN 56308 +1-320-846-5443

    The slogan of this Alexandria winery is the closest you can get to Napa in Minnesota. And fittingly so, as Carlos Creek Winery is located on 160 acres within the state's only federally recognized viticultural area, Alexandria Lakes. This Minnesota winery offers wine tastings, vineyard tours, event facilities, an apple orchard and even a large living maze for children to enjoy. It's well worth the short drive north to experience this world-class winery and the beautiful area of Alexandria, Minnesota.

  • Emma Krumbee's

    501 East South Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 +1-952-873-3006

    Ideal for family outings, Emma Krumbee's Orchard and Farm boasts acres of farmland, a bakery, a unique general store, a children's barnyard with lots of farm animals and even an inn complete with an indoor pool, free breakfast and a fireplace in the lobby. No matter what time of year you visit, seasonal fruits, including apples, strawberries, pumpkins, blueberries and raspberries, will be available for you to pick yourself. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious meal that incorporates fresh fruits and veggies, or shop in the large general store. Be sure to check out Emma Krumbee's Great Scarecrow Festival in the fall!

  • Falconer Vineyards Winery

    3572 Old Tyler Rd Red Wing, MN 55066 +1-651-388-8849

    Visit the Falconer Winery for an amazing tour of the winery and vineyard, along with a wine tasting in their main room, which affords amazing views of the surrounding bluff lands. This winery opened in 2004 and has since expanded its production and become a popular spot among wine aficionados. Stop by Falconer and experience the beauty of the vineyard while sampling their finest varietals.

  • Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard

    8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd. Jordan, MN 55352 +1-952-492-7753

    The Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard is far from your average apple-picking farm, offering countless family-oriented activities. From July to October, you can pick your own basket of apples, choosing from over 30 varieties. Or, simply stop by for some just-picked apples and apple products, like cider, apple pie, caramel apples and more. While there, guests can enjoy guided horseback rides, a petting zoo, an exciting corn maze and an all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet by the campfire. Minnesota Harvest is perfect for class outings, birthday parties, weddings and other special events thanks to its friendly staff, wide array of offerings and beautiful surroundings.

  • Northern Vineyards Winery

    223 Main Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 +1-651-430-1032

    This winery is among the top vineyards in Minnesota. Open seven days a week, all year long, Northern Vineyards Winery is a great place to stop for a wine tasting or host a private event, which can be held outside on their beautiful deck or inside their barrel room. You can also sign up for a tour of the winery, where you'll see how grapes are picked and proceed through the fermentation process to become a delicious bottle of Minnesota wine. Check out their great summer music events held outside on the patio!

  • St. Croix Vineyard

    6428 Manning Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 +1-651-430-3310

    St. Croix Vineyard, located 10 miles east of St. Paul in Stillwater, produces some of the best wine in Minnesota and has received multiple awards from wine competitions, state fairs and the American Wine Society. What's more, this winery offers free tours and tastings inside their century-old barn-turned-tasting-room, and provides picnic tables outside by their private pond. While there, be sure to sample their Raspberry Infusion wine, which has become a local favorite. Hours vary seasonally, so call ahead for their current hours of operation.

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