Apple Blossom Scenic Drive
The Apple Blossom Scenic Drive is a 19-mile Minnesota State Scenic Byway in Houston County in southeastern Minnesota, following county roads from La Crescent north along the Mississippi River bluffs through the towns of Nodine and Dakota before reconnecting to US-61. Both ends of the byway meet the Great River Road (US-61), making it a natural loop extension. The drive winds through apple orchards that blanket the hillside slopes above the Mississippi River valley, with sweeping views over the river floodplain. The road crests the bluffs at several points, delivering elevated river panoramas. Peak blossom season is early to mid-May; fall apple harvest (September–October) is the second major draw. Access to Great River Bluffs State Park is available from the byway. The nearest large town is La Crescent at the southern end.
What you'll hit along the way.
Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.
Frazee
A small Minnesota lake-country town that serves as the starting point for this scenic drive through the orchard region.
The Monarch Coffee House
A local coffee shop in Frazee for a warm drink and a moment to settle in before heading out on the route.
The Gobbler
A Frazee eatery worth a stop for a meal before or after your ride.
Rochert
A quiet small community near the shores of Little Floyd Lake that marks the end of this short scenic corridor.
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