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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Southeast · Mixed
Milwaukee County Zoo: Boo at the Zoo
Milwaukee · Halloween
Recorded schedule has ended for this date. Choose another idea or confirm a new schedule directly.
- Published dates
- October 16–17 and 23–24, 2026, 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Budget
- Special-event tickets required; check availability and inclusions.
- Before you go
- October 24 is the last published date. Regular admission or Zoo Pass membership alone does not cover this event date.
Official source: https://milwaukeezoo.org/visit/upcoming-events/boo-at-the-zoo/
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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 · 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
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.