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 29, 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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Northeast · Outdoor
Peninsula State Park & Eagle Tower
Fish Creek · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Tower normally opens approximately May 1–October 31; later access is weather-dependent.
- Budget
- Check state park admission requirements.
- Before you go
- Do not assume the tower is open in November. DNR describes an accessible canopy ramp; that does not make every park trail accessible.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/peninsula/tower
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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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South Central · Outdoor
Devil’s Lake lakeshore & bluff walks
Baraboo · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Choose a route using current park notices; this is not a guided-event schedule.
- Budget
- Check state park vehicle admission requirements.
- Before you go
- Balanced Rock, East Bluff and West Bluff are classed as most difficult. Read route-specific surface and accessibility notes; leaves can conceal uneven footing.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/devilslake/recreation/hiking
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South Central · Outdoor
Schuster’s Pumpkin Destruction Day
Deerfield · Farms & harvest
Next recorded date: Nov 1, 2026. Confirm hours and availability.
- Published dates
- November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Budget
- Check organizer admission and activity details.
- Before you go
- The main Fall Festival page supplies this date and time. Check final notices and weather before leaving.
Official source: https://schustersfarm.com/fall-fun/
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.