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
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Madison · Museums & gardens
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Regular galleries Wednesday–Sunday; check holiday closures and exhibition schedules.
- Budget
- Museum exhibitions are free; parking and special events may cost extra.
- Before you go
- Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thanksgiving. Check current hours. The museum describes elevator access and a first-come manual wheelchair.
Official source: https://www.mmoca.org/plan-your-visit/
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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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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.