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 · 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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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/
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Southwest · Outdoor
Wyalusing river-bluff walks
Prairie du Chien area · Nature & fall color
Opening days are not encoded for this place. Check operating hours separately before choosing it.
- Published dates
- Self-planned park visit; check notices and conditions.
- Budget
- Check state park vehicle admission requirements.
- Before you go
- The level loop description for Sentinel Ridge does not describe the entire trail, which later descends steeply. Review stairs, terrain and route length before choosing.
Official source: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/wyalusing/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.