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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Northwest · Outdoor
Copper Falls waterfalls & woodland trails
Mellen · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Year-round park; check current trail and facility notices.
- Budget
- State park vehicle admission sticker required.
- Before you go
- DNR lists the 1.7-mile Doughboy's Nature Trail. Check the trail description, closures and conditions; no current leaf-color level is promised.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/copperfalls
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North Central · Indoor
Birds in Art at the Woodson Art Museum
Wausau · Museums & gardens
Next recorded date: Oct 28, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- Exhibition: September 12, 2026–January 3, 2027. Check hours and holiday closures.
- Budget
- Museum admission is free.
- Before you go
- Closed Mondays and listed holidays. Confirm hours and access needs; the museum offers wheelchairs and strollers on request.
Official source: https://www.lywam.org/exhibitions-archive/birds-in-art-exhibition-in-wausau/
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.