Top 10 Amazing Things That Make Fall The Best Season in Minnesota

I think I can speak for everyone in Minnesota when I say, "Thank GOODNESS we are past that horrible heat wave". Luckily, inventions like misters were created because those were used to help many cool off at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday during the excessive heat wave.

I've got some good news though. Cooler air is on the way and so is one of the best seasons ever, FALL!

Top 10 List of Favorite Fall Things in Minnesota

Before we know it, leaves will start to turn that soft yellow color. And instead of mowing, the yardwork will turn into raking leaves. As a kid, I remember building huge piles of leaves and jumping into those and being surrounded by the distinct smell of dirt. We'd even take a few of our favorite leaves and put them into the Sears catalog so they would get nice and flat.

What are your favorite things about the fall season? If visiting apple orchards are on your list, you aren't alone but sadly, that didn't make the cut for the list of the Top 10 Favorite Fall Things below.

10 Favorite Things About Fall in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois

We all have a favorite season but when it comes to fall, there are so many amazing moments that bring this season to the top. Smells, tastes, and memorable moments are all top picks according to a survey done by Stuffed Puffs marshmallows and below are the top 10.

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What Do You Love Most About Fall?

Some of my favorite photos of my kids are when we were visiting some of the local pumpkin patches. Watching them pick out “the perfect” pumpkin is a core memory for me. Taking a stroll through an apple orchards and eating homemade apple pie is a fall perk for me too.

What is your favorite thing about fall? Share what makes you smile about this season on my Facebook page - Jessica On The Radio - or DM me on my Instagram page.

Top 8 Most Overrated Attractions in Minnesota

Minnesota is known for a lot of amazing attractions! Of course, we also have 10,000+ lakes that we love to boast about. However, we have a few places that seem to be hyped a bit more than some think is necessary. In fact, there are 8 attractions in Minnesota that people say are the MOST overrated in the entire state.

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Love the Outdoors? Here's the Top 10 Most Affordable Places to Live According to Realtor.com

If you love throwing on your Patagonia shirt and grabbing your backpacking gear for a hike, you'd probably love living in Aspen or even Colorado Springs. Unfortunately, the price of housing in those outdoor paradises have increased quite a bit and nature lovers aren't able to make the move to their dream home.

Realtor.com did a survey recently though and found 10 of the top spots that outdoor lovers can actually afford. They looked at the following criteria as they found the best cities for outdoor lovers: