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For the perfect fall weekend getaway in Minnesota, head toward Monticello and pay a visit to Fresh Acres Farm, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Patch to pick your autumn pumpkins and channel your zen as you meander through a corn maze. After you’ve had your fill of agritainment, spend a night among the magnificent Big Woods at nearby Lake Maria State Park. Before you go, book one of the park’s camper cabins, and you’ll be treated to an overnight of glamping under a canopy of fall colors.

Begin your weekend with a stop at Fresh Acres Farm, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Patch.
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It's a perennial fall favorite among readers of the Star Tribune and folks from across central Minnesota.
There, you'll find all the pumpkins and gourds you'll need to get you through the fall season.
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Visiting a farm for fall pumpkin picking is one of our favorite things to do in Minnesota in the fall.
Take some time to decompress as you walk the farm's annual corn maze.
Fresh Acres Farm & Fall Festival, 7385 Jason Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362, USA
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Be sure to check out Fresh Acres' other products before you head out.
Then, you'll drive a short distance to Lake Maria State Park, which is just west of Monticello.
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Where, every autumn, the hardwood trees explode with color. It's really one of the best spots to experience the best of fall in Minnesota if you ask me.
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Explore Lake Maria State Park a little more in depth with this YouTube video from Dream Seizing:

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Your cabin will be waiting for you.
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(Assuming you made a reservation ahead of time, as required by Minnesota State Parks).
It's tucked back among the foliage, overlooking one of the park's serene lakes.
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A designated wilderness park, Lake Maria State Park is largely road-free.
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So be sure to take advantage of the miles of trails the park has to offer.
The camper cabins have heat and electricity and sleep up to six people, should you decide to bring along the kids or some friends.
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But you certainly don't have to!
Breathe deep and enjoy the views, along with the smell of crisp, autumn leaves.
Lake Maria State Park, Clementa Ave NW, Monticello, MN, USA
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Fall weekend getaways just don't get much better than this.
There are only a handful of cabins at Lake Maria State Park, and reservations may be hard to come by - especially on a weekend. But fret not!
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There are plenty of nearby alternatives in the area, like this cozy farmhouse cabin. It's right on Clearwater Lake and less than 15 minutes from Lake Maria State Park. So, you can enjoy the fall foliage in Minnesota and then relax at a lakefront cabin with all the creature comforts of home.

As your weekend winds down, take your time getting home. Plan a stop at Montisippi Regional Park back in Monticello, and enjoy the fall colors on the banks of the big river. Do you love fall weekend getaways in Minnesota as much as we do? Where’s your favorite place to savor the splendor of autumn in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? Let us know in the comments!

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