Apple Orchard Opportunities Near Eden Prairie

Are you looking for an outdoor activity now that fall has arrived? 

Several local spots offer a choice to pick your own apples or choose from some pre-picked produce. 

Many of the locations below have additional activities available in addition to apple orchards.

Did we miss your favorite apple orchard? Tell us in the comments area below.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Apple House offers a wide variety of apples, including University of Minnesota introductions. Plus, fresh produce, University of Minnesota ice cream, garden tools and more are available. Call the Apple House Hotline for updates on current varieties available. A portion of proceeds benefits the University of Minnesota apple research program.

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

• Address: At the intersection of Rolling Acres Road and Highway 5 in Victoria (Just 1.5 miles west of the Arboretum entrance)

• Contact: 952-443-1409

Emma Krumbee's Apple Orchard

Emma Krumbee's Apple Orchard creates an atmosphere that promotes fall family fun! Apples galore featuring you-pick apples, apple sampling and cider tasting, homemade apple bakery goods and apple gifts. Apples, pumpkins or both...Take Your Pick! When the pumpkins are ready to harvest, Emma Krumbee's offers wagon rides, through the orchard, to the Great Pumpkin Patch. 

• Hours: Open daily Sept. 1-Oct. 27, 10am to 6pm

• Address: US Highway 169, 501 East South Street, Belle Plaine

• Contact: 952-873-3006

Deardorff Orchards

Get pre-picked or Pick-Your-Own juicy apples from 5,000 apple trees on this scenic 100 acre apple farm. 15 varieties including Honeycrisp. Historic barn, fresh cider, animals, hayrides, pumpkins, gifts, baskets, fall decor and plums.

• Hours: September and October; 9-5, Closed Mondays 
• Address: 8350 Parley Lake Road, Waconia
• Directions: Take MN Hwy 5 West through Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Victoria. Located 3 miles west of Victoria. Turn South (right) on Parley Lake Road at Deardorff Orchard sign.
• Contact: 952-442-1885

You can pick your own apples at Minnetonka Orchards, the type of apples available depend on the weekend. “Even if there is no u-pick open on a specific day or weekend you will still be able to purchase apples in the retail barn,” according to Minnetonka Orchards website. Other events available, according to the website, at the include hayrides, barn shopping, hay mountain, Owen’s barnyard, corn maze and more.

• Hours: Call for hours  

• Address: 6530 County Road 26, Minnetrista

• Contact: 763-479-6530

Apple Jack Orchard

If you’re looking for a full day of fun, Apple Jack Orchard in Delano is a good spot. This family owned orchard, which opened in 1983, has oodles of activities for kids of all ages. Wagon rides, corn maze, petting zoo and a gift shop are just a few of the unique things customers will find.

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday
• Address: 4875 37th Street SE, Delano.
• Directions: Take Highway 55 west through Rockford, turn left on Wright County Road. (Signs are posted along the way)
• Contact: 763-972-6673

Knapton’s Raspberries, Pumpkins and Orchard

Honey Crisp, Haralson and Honey Gold are just a few of the apple varieties available at Knapton’s in Greenfield. You can pick your own or decide on prepicked varieties. In addition to apples, raspberries, strawberries and other are available in the fall as well.

• Hours: Call for hours 763-479-1184

• Address: 5775 State Highway 55, Greenfield

• Directions: Located on the south side of Highway 55, 11.5 miles west of I-494 in western Hennepin County at the intersection of Lake Sarah Heights Drive.

• Contact: 763-479-1184

Deer Lake Orchard

Pies, crisp and 28 varieties of apples are available at Deer lake Orchard in Buffalo that you can pick and purchase.  Make sure to call ahead for apple availability. Other family-friendly activities include wagon rides ($3 per rider), corn maze, kids play area and more.

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday

• Address: 1903 10th St SW, Buffalo

• Contact: 763-682-4284

Minnetonka Farmers' Market

Do you prefer not to travel or pick your own apples? Several vendors at the Minnetonka Farmers' Market offer apples for purchase each week. Shimanski Orchard brings apples, pears and plums.

• Hours: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 2.

• Address: 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.