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.
4 of 6 ideas · Choose a date to compare schedulesYour selections are stored in this link. Bookmark it to return; no account is needed.
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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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
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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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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
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/
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.