Fall is in full swing and with the sudden abundance of sweaters, pumpkin spice flavored lattes, and crisp leaves, it’s the perfect time of year to spend outside.

St. Peter and the surrounding areas offer many fun fall activities, so grab a friend and take a trip to ValleyScare (4) in Shakopee, Minnesota! Or make the short drive down Highway 169 to Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard (2) and pick some apples to turn into delicious cider.

Visit the pumpkin patch off of Highway 22 and support locally grown goods. Then try your hand at pumpkin carving for some fall decoration!

If you don’t want to leave campus, take a walk down one of the beautiful trails in the Arboretum (3) or throw on some Gustie gear and cheer on the undefeated football team! (1)