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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Contact & location

Address

7485 Rolling Acres Rd
Chaska, MN 55318

Where Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Chaska for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

Most guests punch 7485 Rolling Acres Rd, Chaska into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.

Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Minnesota does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Chaska.

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Weather at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

While there is no picking at Arb, I think we would be remiss if we neglected the birthplace of the Honeycrisp Apple! The shop includes a rotating crop of in-season apples, plus North Star Donuts from 10am-6pm Tuesday-Sunday.

Planning apple picking near Chaska? Here's what's on file for Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.

Pick-Your-Own Apples at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Pick-your-own is available at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum tracks the rest of Minnesota. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.

Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.

What to Bring

• Cash (backup for the farm stand)
• Closed-toe walking shoes
• A light jacket or flannel
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Water bottles for the walk
• Reusable bags for the ride home
• A camera or phone charged for photos
• Small bills for cider and donuts

Where Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is located

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Chaska for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

Most guests punch 7485 Rolling Acres Rd, Chaska into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.

Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Minnesota does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Chaska.

Open in Google Maps →

Weather at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offer pick-your-own apples?+

Yes. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.

What else is there to do at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum?+

Beyond picking, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers pick-your-own.

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