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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is an outdoor activity in Chaska, MN, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: under $25.

3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318 · Chaska, MN

Why you should go…

The University of Minnesota's sprawling arboretum covers more than 1,100 acres of display gardens, hardwood forest, prairie, and famed plant-breeding grounds, the university fruit program based here produced the Honeycrisp apple. Drive or bike the Three-Mile loop past crabapple and lilac collections, wander the Japanese and rose gardens, then browse the conservatory. Every season delivers: spring bloom, summer color, blazing fall canopy, and glowing winter lights. Advance tickets ($20 adults) are recommended; kids 15 and under are free.

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