136 Vintage is a fun and even educational store to browse. I always love going there, especially…read morewhen I have an out of the ordinary gift need. It's a fun treasure hunt every time, and I love great choices for a treasure hunt for those I love and desire to bless with a special and unique gift, or for my home.

Can't believe I'm the first one to review this place! Honored…read more Pros - Tons of parking, easy access from I-35. North Branch just had a new overpass installed and the construction is mostly done. Very accessible if you are traveling in either North or South direction. - Some good deals to be had and for the most part there should be something for everyone albeit a slim selection of stores. - It's never so busy that you can't shop here w/o going crazy. Sure there are occasional busses coming from Canada pouring down for outlet shopping, but NOTHING like the Albertville Outlet Mall. I've never seen it unbearable here, most likely due to the size of the town and it being miles from the Twin Cities. Cons - No real place to eat at the mall itself. There are fast food places on either side of the interstate, but nothing once you've parked @ the mall. - Not the best selection of stores. Honestly, I really only go to the Gap outlet, occasionally the Nike store, and maybe a kitchen place. It's pretty barren. If you're used to the Albertville Outlet Mall, you will be disappointed.

Well, this was right off from I-35 on our way back to Des Moines. So, we stopped here just to see…read moreif there was anything worth getting. My friend got some jeans at Old Navy and I got some cookware at the two kitchen stores. Otherwise, nothing much here in terms of variety. If you really want to find stuff, then head over to Albertville Premium Outlets. This is pretty sorry outlet mall if you ask me.

Huge, soaring ceilings with lots of natural light make this place an instant hit in my book…read more Couple that with they delicious assortment of yummy yarn and its fate. She had everything I look for in a good yarn shop. Coffee for the customers, soft yarns, my favorite brands, comfy chairs to sit and knit in, a table for learning and wonderful variety. It was lovely! This is the kind of yarn shop you want in your neighborhood so that you can have stitch & *itch nights with the girl friends. Very glad I stopped in and was able to support this small, local business!

Great selection of yarn, fun owner who winds the skeins of yarn you buy. Would recommend!read more

If you're looking for a fall outing that's calm, charming, and refreshingly low-key--this is your…read morespot. It's not massive or frantic like some of the big-name places (yes, Severs, we're looking at you), and best of all: admission is free. Now, if you're a die-hard corn maze enthusiast, you might want to look elsewhere. This place skips the maze madness--and honestly, that's a win. Corn mazes are often overpriced and overhyped (still looking at you, Severs). And petting zoos? Also not here. They tend to be germy, full of animals that are prone to bite, and they'll soak you for the cost of the feed. Hard pass. No pig races either. No long lines. Just simple, cheap fun. It's the icing on the pumpkin cake So if you want to make joyful memories with your kids, wander through pumpkin fields, and soak up the season without the stress of a State Fair vibe, you're in the right place. What Free Admission Gets You: --A fresh corn pit (changed out yearly--unlike the dusty ones at larger venues) --Playground with slides, swings, large sandboxes, and rocking horses --Tons of photo ops for the whole family Extras: --Face painting --Specialty coffees and indoor snacks --Food trucks, mini donuts, snackable items (large iced coffee with cream was $3.5) A wide selection of reasonably priced gourds, field pumpkins, and large potted mums; also offer indian corn, rushes, hand-painted pumpkins and hay rides in October. Prices: Small gourds: $1.50 Medium fancy: $5 Any field pumpkin: $6 LARGE potted mums: $20 Full-size straw hay bales: $8 The pumpkins are impressively grown--many are flawless and some are downright huge. You won't have to search far to find your perfect pick. Just note: this was the last weekend of September, so selection may thin out as Halloween approaches but boy they have a lot of pumpkins. Final Touches: --Friendly staff --Clean porta-potties --Handwashing station with real running water and soap --Dogs welcome (on leash) This is the kind of fall magic we can all get behind that won't break your bank.

Such a fun place for a reasonable price. Corn pit, food sticks and play areas which is so cool for…read morekids. Pick your own pumkin for $5 and hayrides $10 but need to be scheduled ahead of time during the week. My kids loved it!

Such a wonderful and thoughtfully designed space and events. The parking situation is very…read moreorganized and controlled. I have gone to the Dead End Hay Ride three times in the past and this year we tried the Pumpkin Trail. Both attractions are absolutely worth the money! We got there as soon as it opened and there were already tons of cars parked. Multiple lines were opened so getting in went relatively quickly. Grabbed some quick snacks at the food trucks before going to see the animals and then the trail. You can get through the trail quickly if you just power walked it, or meander and take your time and take lots of photos. I would absolutely return next year with my toddler for the trail again! Highly recommend.

Came here to enjoy some autumn celebration. I don't have any kids though, so I just came on my…read morelonesome. Day-time operation clearly focuses more on children and being a place that parents can bring their kids to get their wiggles without the parents having to do much. I say this because a number of the attractions were gate-kept by age/weight/height restrictions, so there really wasn't very much for me to do. Although I did enjoy going down the slide numerous times just because I could (which was shockingly free... so many other places make you pay to ride the big slide), and played on the obstacle course a good amount. I would've jumped in the corn pit too, but it was constantly churning with little bodies and I didn't want to cause issues. Like I said, I think they expect the adults to just do day-drinking and vibe. Still, I enjoyed exploring the place and appreciating the fall decor. Took a number of selfies with the photo-ops they had erected here and there. Getting a "lay of the land" during the day was actually sorta helpful for later-- because I stayed for night operation when it becomes Dead End Hayride, so I knew exactly where I was going even though it was dark. It also paid off to be there for day-op because I'd gotten a parking spot in the third row of the lot, whereas people arriving for Dead End had to park waaaaay in the back and walk really far just to get to the entrance. Meanwhile all I had to do was exit, walk around to the queue, and re-enter-- easy-peasy! Took the tractor ride out to the pumpkin patch and wandered, snapping photos. I wasn't there to buy gourds myself, but they certainly had a fun arrangement of different ones you could get, and they facilitated the purchase of them by offering orange wheelbarrows (like a shopping cart for farms, lol). All the employees I ended up interacting with were friendly and helpful though, and that was nice. For example, I'd brought my Hydroflask with me and quickly discovered there weren't any water fountains on premise... but I asked the lady at the donut shop and she refilled it for me from the tap they had in the back! Hooray! No dehydration for me! The gift shop is a little sparse. Again, mostly geared for children, with a lot of candy, toys, plush, etc. But they also sell apparel and foodstuffs in a small assortment. I'd been expecting a lot more, like a farmer's market, but no such luck. I'd been hoping for a bit more of a "shopping experience" and come home with some fun new yummy things to try, and that didn't happen. The food court features a lot of the typical county fair style food. The majority of them were closed on the day I was there, because I wasn't there on the weekend. (However, they did all seem to be open during nighttime.) This really wasn't any big deal to me personally because I'm usually too cheap to eat when I go to a place like this. Although I did eventually cave to the temptation to get three donuts for $6 (got an assortment of flavors: blueberry, apple cider, and chocolate!). It's too bad the road leading up to this place isn't paved? It's a dirt road for nearly TWO MILES. I took it slow and easy at 20mph, which irritated everyone else who blasted around me and threw up dust everywhere. One BIG negative that I have to mention is about the Apple Blasters. They looked fun, don't get me wrong, the the price tag was definitely too steep for me to decide to partake, but the issue was with the billboard advertising the prices. It was AI-generated. YUCK! It made zero sense to me considering that throughout the rest of the farm were human-made art pieces that looked really cool! Including all the fun different painted dinosaurs you could seek out. So why suddenly not get an artist to make your sign for apple blaster pricing??

A Wholesome Fall Outing That'll Make You Feel Like You Just Won the Pumpkin Super Bowl…read more If you're looking for a place that's got more heart than hype, this little gem is your ticket to autumnal joy. It's low-key, no-frills, and exactly the kind of spot with a "a vibe." You can meander through pumpkin fields like you're starring in your own feel-good movie, and the corn maze? Oh, it's a delightful hour-long wander that feels less like getting lost and more like finding your inner peace. The owner-operator is the real MVP--kind, knowledgeable, and clearly someone who knows their gourds from their grain. You'll feel welcomed, not upsold. And the prices? Let's just say they're friendlier than a golden retriever at a tailgate. Cost Breakdown (approx.): 9 pumpkins (including 3 specialty stunners) 3 adult + 1 child corn maze entries Total: $52 That's a steal, folks and kind of rare Bonus Points: Not crowded during MEA (Minnesota's fall break) Plenty of parking A few charming photo ops--perfect for capturing memories or just proving to your group chat that you do, in fact, leave the house.

Tom's is our favorite place to buy pumpkins! Pick your own with wagons ready to use to haul all…read moreyour goodies. The prices are super reasonable ($3.99 for any size at the time of this review). There is an area to clean your pumpkins and some fun photo ops as well. The patch is dog friendly and has a corn maze. The owner Tom is the nicest guy and readily available to help answer any questions you might have.

We unexpectedly stopped at Hop Sack with 13 people and ordered smoothies, coffee drinks and donuts…read more The gals working prepared this large order quickly and professionally. A very good experience and the products were very good

Hopsack is such a fun find in Balsam Lake. It fits the little cabin town vibe perfectly and feels…read morelike one of those places you're really glad you stumbled across. The coffee is great and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. The space itself is open, spacious, and modern but still has that cozy, comforting feel you want when you're up north. They also have a really nice selection of products for sale, almost like a small market. You can grab food and drinks to go, along with cabin essentials and other fun items. This is just a great spot to stop for coffee and browse a bit. A really great addition to the area and such a fun little place to visit.

Curtis was fabulous with directions and his positive attitude. My friend and I had somewhere to be…read moreafter the pumpkin patch he made sure we got on the tractor in time. He was great! Thanks again Curtis!

Waldoch Farm and Garden Center is a fun place for all ages to explore and see!…read more I went back in mid August and didn't know what to expect as it was my first time there. Parking was free and easy. Once you get to the entrance gate, you'll be greeted by staff to show your admission ticket or buy tickets. It's reasonable priced. I purchased the admission with ride and getting a sunflower option. Service was fast and friendly. There's a station near the front to line up for the hay ride which approximately runs every 15-20 minutes. But my friends and I decided to explore other stations before doing the hay ride. There were mini houses and mini log cabin displays to check out. There was a mini kart race track that adults and kids can actually grab a kart and peddle around the track. That was a fun experience! There's also a okay ground that both kids and adults can play Through the courses.. Once we got through the stations, we headed back to the entrance to wait for the hayride. The hayride would bring us way back into the fields where you can see them growing peppers, sunflowers and pumpkins. We were dropped off into the sunflower fields to browse, take pics and then eventually able to pick a sunflower or flowers form the fields at the end per the packages we laid for. I had to leave early so I was t able to cut one for myself. But would love to come back another time to experience it again haha.