afton apple orchard

This a well run orchard on the east side of the Twin Cities with plenty of value added activities and attractions. For a small admission fee we had a hay ride, fed farm animals, and played in a very unique outdoor play area. We visited during the season they were winding down operations so the pumpkin patches were mostly bare and berries had long been picked but there still was quite a crowd. Oh, you can also pick your own apples or if you don't want to you can buy some in the store. You don't need to pay admission to shop in the store or taste a slice from one the numerous varieties of apples grown in the orchard. A place to spend a few hours on a fall weekend.

I was surprised at the line when I arrived. There was a $4 admission to get in and pick apples or find your pumpkin. Once inside, the hay rides, petting Zoo(Lama's, goats, sheep and donkeys) magic show, Apple Cider sampling and play ground are all included in the price. The hayride was fun, and I found a pumpkin I liked but didn't have the patience to wait in line to pay for it. The children behind me wanted it, so I didn't have to just leave it on the ground, but this place could benefit from a little line management on the weekends. Plenty of apples, plenty of fun!