A Wisconsin day, your way
Your fall outing plan
Keep a main stop and a backup—or compare up to 6 ideas before choosing. This shortlist is not a booking or a suggested driving route.
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Official sources checked October 24, 2026. Schedule comparison uses Oct 28, 2026 in Wisconsin time. Confirm current hours, tickets, weather and travel time with each operator.
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South Central · Indoor
Cave of the Mounds year-round tours
Blue Mounds · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Year-round tour destination; confirm the day's schedule.
- Budget
- Paid admission; check available tours and tickets.
- Before you go
- Bring a layer and suitable footwear. Stairs and uneven paths mean cave access differs from access to the surface grounds.
Official source: https://www.caveofthemounds.com/plan-your-visit/
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South Central · Mixed
Olbrich gardens & Bolz Conservatory
Madison · Museums & gardens
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Garden and conservatory schedules differ. Conservatory closure posted for October 26, 2026.
- Budget
- Check current conservatory admission and special-event charges.
- Before you go
- Bolz Conservatory is closed October 26 for GLEAM dismantling. Check fresh notices. The gardens and conservatory have wheelchair/stroller access information on the official site.
Official source: https://www.olbrich.org/visit
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Northwest · Outdoor
Maple Harvest daytime corn maze
Eau Claire · Farms & harvest
Next recorded date: Oct 29, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Remaining daytime season through November 1, 2026; Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Budget
- Maze admission required; see operator's inclusions.
- Before you go
- Night maze dates are Friday–Saturday, 6–9 p.m., through October 31. Private bookings in the calendar are not public events.
Official source: https://mapleharvestec.com/calendar-of-events/
Before you leave
- Confirm opening hours, last admission and any advance tickets.
- Check weather, parking, restrooms and accessibility for your group.
- Allow travel time between stops; the list order is not route optimization.
- Save directions and the organizer’s contact, and keep an indoor backup.