Autumn in Wisconsin
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Take the long way. Follow a road through red and gold forests. Hike above the trees, stop in a small town and spend the night somewhere surrounded by Wisconsin autumn.
Take the long way. Follow a road through red and gold forests. Hike above the trees, stop in a small town and spend the night somewhere surrounded by Wisconsin autumn.
Autumn changes the rhythm of a Wisconsin trip. Forest roads become the attraction, lake reflections turn red and gold and familiar state parks look completely different beneath changing leaves.
Head north for forests and lake country, east toward Door County, west into bluff country or simply choose a road you've never driven and see where the color takes you.
Northern lake country, Door County and Wisconsin's bluff country.
Lakes, cabins and miles of northern forest turning red, orange and gold.
Autumn roads, shoreline scenery, small towns and one more reason to visit the peninsula.
Rolling roads, river valleys and elevated views across western Wisconsin.
The leaves are the backdrop. What you do with the day is up to you.
Pick a two-lane road, leave extra time and let the drive become the destination.
Walk beneath the color or climb toward a viewpoint above the autumn canopy.
Return to a favorite Wisconsin park when autumn gives the landscape a completely different look.
Calm water can turn fall color into twice the scenery.
Early and late daylight can add even more color to Wisconsin's autumn landscape.
Stay among the trees and let the fall scenery continue after the drive ends.
Choose one destination and give yourself two days to explore the surrounding countryside.
Break up the drive with coffee, lunch and an unplanned stop somewhere along the route.
Northern Wisconsin combines two things that work especially well together in autumn: forests and water. Lakes reflect changing trees, roads disappear between pines and hardwoods and cabin country settles into a quieter season.
Make the drive part of the trip and leave enough time for the roads you didn't originally plan to take.
Explore the Northwoods →Different parts of Wisconsin offer very different autumn landscapes.
Forests, lakes and quiet roads make northern Wisconsin an obvious fall road trip destination.
Combine fall foliage with shoreline drives, small towns and state park scenery.
Bluffs above the lake create a dramatic setting for an autumn hike.
Rolling hills, river valleys and winding roads make western Wisconsin ideal for fall driving.
Follow the river through bluff country and small western Wisconsin communities.
Northern forest, lake country and back roads create a classic Wisconsin autumn setting.
Lake country and wooded roads give the area plenty of reasons for an autumn weekend.
Combine Northwoods lake scenery with fall drives, cabins and small-town stops.
Mix city time with nearby parks, lakes and autumn drives through surrounding countryside.
Turn a lake weekend into an autumn getaway surrounded by southern Wisconsin scenery.
Pair waterfalls with autumn forests for a northern Wisconsin road trip built around scenery.
Connect several destinations and let the roads between them become part of the experience.
Door County works especially well when you're in no hurry. In autumn, the drive between towns becomes part of the trip, with changing trees surrounding stretches of peninsula road.
Add shoreline stops, state parks, restaurants and an overnight stay and you've got an easy Wisconsin fall weekend.
Explore Door County →Sometimes the best autumn itinerary is simply connecting great scenery.
Connect northern lake communities with forest roads and plenty of stops along the way.
PeninsulaFollow the peninsula through towns, shoreline scenery and changing autumn forests.
Let winding roads carry you through hills, valleys and Wisconsin bluff country.
Choose two or three destinations and connect them with the most interesting roads you can find.
Western Wisconsin offers a different kind of fall scenery. Instead of endless lake country, the landscape rises and falls through ridges, valleys and river bluffs.
It's exactly the kind of place where taking the slower road can be more rewarding than getting somewhere quickly.
Explore Wisconsin Road Trips →Autumn color does not peak everywhere in Wisconsin at the same time. Conditions vary from year to year, and northern and southern parts of the state can change on different schedules.
If seeing peak color is important to your trip, check a current Wisconsin fall color report shortly before you travel rather than relying on dates from a previous year.
Don't make the fall drive home the same day if you don't have to.
Wake up surrounded by changing trees and start the scenic drive from your front door.
Cool NightsCrisp evenings and colorful mornings can make autumn a memorable camping season.
Stay TogetherA house or cottage can make a comfortable home base for a group fall weekend.
Easy WeekendCombine the fall scenery with a stay that gives you somewhere comfortable to return to.
Peak color varies by location, weather and year. Northern and southern Wisconsin can change at different times, so check a current fall color report close to your travel date.
The Northwoods, Door County, Wisconsin state parks, western Wisconsin bluff country and scenic lake regions are useful starting points for an autumn trip.
Door County can combine autumn foliage with peninsula drives, shoreline scenery, parks, restaurants and small-town stops.
Northern lake country, Door County, western Wisconsin and routes along the Mississippi River can all work well for fall road trips.
Fall camping can be an option at many Wisconsin destinations, although campground availability, facilities and seasonal closing dates vary.
Popular destinations and weekends can become busy during fall color season, so reserving lodging ahead of time can give you more choices.
Choose a destination, find a place to stay and let the roads between them handle the scenery.