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Dec 9, 2022

Whether you like picking apples, carving spooky Jack-o-lanterns, or sipping on some delicious pumpkin spice latte, the autumn season is one of the best times of the year when it comes to family-friendly activities and fun things to do. If you are exploring Minnesota in your new 2022 Ford Escape and want to take part in some fall activities, here are three great places you can reach in less than an hour’s drive from the town of Cokato, MN.

3 Fun Fall Activities in Driving Distance of Cokato, MN

1. Pick Some Apples at Apple Jack Orchards

Located near the small town of Delano and a little over 20 miles east of downtown Cokato, Apple Jack Orchards is a place where you can take part in a plethora of family-friendly activities. First established in the early 1983, this family-owned complex features more than 10,000 trees and nearly 30 different varieties of apples.

Open to the public throughout the season, Apple Jack Orchards can be reached in less than half an hour by car via route US-12. Besides the u-pick apple trees, this place offers plenty of additional features including a large corn maze, a hay bale pyramid, and a sprawling market that sells delicious home-baked pies and fresh apple cider.

2. Check Out the Best Scarecrows of the Season at Emma Krumbee’s

Featuring over 100 hand-crafted scarecrows, the Great Scarecrow Festival of Emma Krumbee’s is one of the best activities you can think of for a fun weekend with your family. Taking part in a sprawling orchard near the small town of Belle Plaine and about 50 miles southeast of downtown Cokato, this festival can be reached in about one hour by car via route MN-25.

Although the scarecrow festival is the most popular event taking place at Emma Krumbee’s, this local farm and orchard has more to offer. With u-pick pumpkin patches and apple trees, this place is the perfect spot to grab what you need to bake a delicious pie or carve a spooky Jack-o-lantern for your porch.

3. Get Lost in a Corn Maze at LuceLine Orchard

A sprawling and hilly farm offering apple picking, live music, and a corn maze, LuceLine Orchard is another fantastic spot to enjoy your favorite seasonal activities in the area. Located a little under 25 miles southeast of the Cokato city center, this complex can be reached in about half an hour by car via route US-12 and County Road 8.

Have you been thinking of buying a new or used vehicle in the Cokato area to take your loved ones on memorable adventures? We’ve got you covered! Stop by Holt Motors today, explore the features of our new and pre-owned models, and take home a fantastic vehicle with a flexible financing plan.