
Fresh apples are a sure sign of fall, and whether you enjoy picking your own or would like to buy them already picked, orchards near the Twin Cities are a fun destination. Choose an orchard with plenty of family-oriented fun, like hayrides and a corn maze, or go for a more low-key option if you'd like a relaxing afternoon. To get a taste of fall, pay a visit to one or more of the following Twin Cities-area orchards.

There's nothing like great food made from high-quality, fresh ingredients. Plenty of farms around the Twin Cities with great quality fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meats, and several restaurants around Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale that source their ingredients from those farms to make delicious meals. Here are some of the best farm-to-table restaurants around the Twin Cities.

The Minnesota State Fair is already in full swing, but there's still plenty of time left to enjoy all that this wonderful, highly anticipated annual event has to offer! There are packed schedules daily from now through Labor Day, with hundreds of events, attractions, and activities to enjoy every day. With a convenient location near St. Paul homes for sale and Minneapolis homes for sale, this event is the perfect way to cap off the summer. Here's just a sampling of what you can look forward to when you visit the Minnesota State Fair this year.

Heading to a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field? Located near Minneapolis homes for sale, the historic downtown warehouse district around the park is booming with great restaurants that serve everything from pub fare to premium steaks. Check out the following restaurants for a delicious dinner before a Minnesota Twins game.

Want to cut down on your monthly spending while participating in a fun challenge? The Twin Cities are the perfect place to enjoy a no-spend weekend. There are plenty of free things to do near our Minneapolis homes for sale and our St. Paul homes for sale that will keep you busy for many weekends to come. Here are a few that we recommend.