Pack up the kids and enjoy the Fall colors in Wisconsin. We have rounded up lots of great options in and around Northeast Wisconsin.
- 1. Door County
- 2. East Side of Lake Winnebago (High Cliff)
- 3.Old Scenic Route through Washington County, near Holy Hill
- 4. Vilas County, Rustic Road 60
- 5. Way-Morr County Park, 3832 Park Road (Town of Morrison), Greenleaf, Wisconsin
- 6. Cathedral Pines State Natural Area, Townsend
- 7. Pamperin Park, 2801 County RK, Green Bay, Wisconsin
1. Door County
Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 3rd Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report.
- Skyline Road, Fish Creek
- Kangaroo Lake Circle, Baileys Harbor
- Horseshoe Bay Drive, Egg Harbor to Sturgeon Bay
- Washington Island
READ MORE: 12 Favorite Family-Friendly Fall Things to Do in Door County
Parks
- Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, Wisconsin
- Newport State Park, 475 County Rd NP, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
- Cave Point County Park, 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Family Favorite Farms
- The Farm, 4285 WI-57, Sturgeon Bay
thefarmindoorcounty.com - Plum Loco Animal Farm, 4431 Plum Bottom Rd, Egg Harbor
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Observation Towers
- Mountain Park, 1403 Mountain Rd, Washington Island
- Peninsula State Park: Eagle Tower (accessible via Skywalk)
- Potawatomi State Park, 3740 County Highway PD, Sturgeon Bay
Ice Cream
- Not Licked Yet Frozen Custard, 4054 WI-42, Fish Creek
2. East Side of Lake Winnebago (High Cliff)
Calumet & Fond du Lac Counties: Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 4th Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
Also along the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.
Fall Family Favorite Spots
- The Little Farmer, N9438 US-151, Malone
- LaClare Farms, W2994 County Rd HH, Malone
- Polly’s Pumpkin Patch, N4367 WI-57, Chilton
Get lost in a corn maze!
- Polly’s Pumpkin Patch, N4367 WI-57, Chilton
- Find other Corn Mazes in Wisconsin: govalleykids.com/wisconsin-corn-mazes/
Observation Towers
- High Cliff State Park, N7630 State Park Rd, Sherwood
- Columbia Park, N10340 Calumet Harbor Rd, Malone
- Lakeside Park Lighthouse, 555 N Park Ave, Fond du Lac
- Ledgeview Nature Center, W2348 Short Rd, Chilton
Ice Cream
- Kelley Country Creamery, W5215 Co Rd B, Fond du Lac
kelleycountrycreamery.com
READ MORE: The Ultimate Fall Guide to the East Side of Lake Winnebago
3.Old Scenic Route through Washington County, near Holy Hill
- Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Rd, Hubertus
This route is 115 miles long through 6 Wisconsin Counties. The Northern tip begins near Elkhart Lake. (Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive)
Elkhart Lake: Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 3rd Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
Observation Tours
- Sheboygan Marsh Park & Wildlife Area, W7039 County Road, Elkhart Lake
- Parnell Tower, Kettle Moraine State Forest, W7876 County Highway U, Plymouth
READ MORE: Clear Waters at the Pike Lake Unit in Kettle Moraine State Forest
4. Vilas County, Rustic Road 60
Near Eagle River and Minocqua, about 3 hours north of the Fox Valley, part of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Drive through Wausau to check out Rib Mountain.
Eagle River: Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 2nd Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
Observation Towers
- Rib Mountain State Park, 4200 Park Rd, Wausau, Wisconsin
- Granite Peak also has Fall Chair Lift Rides
Ice Cream
- Belts, 2140 Division St, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
READ MORE: Fabulous Family Fun: Things To Do With Kids in Wausau
5. Way-Morr County Park, 3832 Park Road (Town of Morrison), Greenleaf, Wisconsin
Enjoy a picnic along the Branch River or stretch your legs at the children’s park.
Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 4th Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
6. Cathedral Pines State Natural Area, Townsend
About 1.5 hours from the Fox Cities
Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 2nd Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
Candy Treats
- Sweet Memories Candy Shoppe, 15381 WI-32, Lakewood, Wisconsin
www.sweetmemoriescandyshoppe.com
7. Pamperin Park, 2801 County RK, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Estimated Week of Peak Fall Colors: 3rd Week of October via Travel Wisconsin Fall Color Report
Stop at the park for a pit stop on the way to the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park (about a 15-minute drive from Pamperin Park).
- NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, 4378 Reforestation Rd, Green Bay
Observation Tower
- Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1660 East Shore Drive Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Feed the geese, enjoy the waterfall, and learn about Wisconsin wildlife. Climb the Observation tower for awesome views.
Ice Cream
- Zesty’s Frozen Custard
- 2639 Lineville Road, Green Bay
- 508 Greene Ave., Green Bay
- 3718 Riverside Dr, De Pere, Wisconsin
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