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
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
While you’re exploring fall colors, check out this guide to our 10 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, Wisconsin
www.thefarmindoorcounty.com - Plum Loco Animal Farm, 4431 Plum Bottom Rd, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
www.plumlocoanimalfarm.com
Observation Tours
- Mountain Park, 1403 Mountain Rd, Washington Island, Wisconsin
- Potawatomi State Park, 3740 County Highway PD, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Ice Cream
- Not Licked Yet Frozen Custard, 4054 WI-42, Fish Creek, Wisconsin
www.notlickedyet.com
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:
- Little Farmer, N9438 US-151, Malone, Wisconsin
www.mytlf.com - LaClare Farms, W2994 County Rd HH, Malone, Wisconsin
www.laclarefamilycreamery.com - Polly’s Pumpkin Patch, N4367 WI-57, Chilton, Wisconsin
www.pollyspumpkinpatch.com
Get lost in a corn maze!
- Polly’s Pumpkin Patch, N4367 WI-57, Chilton, Wisconsin
www.pollyspumpkinpatch.com - Find other Corn Mazes in Wisconsin: govalleykids.com/wisconsin-corn-mazes/
Observation Tours:
- High Cliff State Park, N7630 State Park Rd, Sherwood, Wisconsin
- Columbia Park, N10340 Calumet Harbor Rd, Malone, Wisconsin
- Lakeside Park Lighthouse, 555 N Park Ave, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
- Ledgeview Nature Center, W2348 Short Rd, Chilton, Wisconsin
Ice Cream:
- Kelley Country Creamery, W5215 Co Rd B, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
kelleycountrycreamery.com
Learn more about these fun stops here.
govalleykids.com/fall-road-trip-east-side-of-lake-winnebago/
3.Old Scenic Route through Washington County, near Holy Hill
Holy Hill, 1525 Carmel Rd, Hubertus, Wisconsin
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, Wisconsin
- Parnell Tower, Kettle Moraine State Forest, W7876 County Highway U, Plymouth, Wisconsin
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 Tour
Rib Mountain State Park, 4200 Park Rd, Wausau, Wisconsin
Granite Peak also has Fall Chair Lift Ride
www.skigranitepeak.com/familyFun/fallchairliftRides.cfm
Ice Cream
- Belts, 2140 Division St, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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, Wisconsin
newzoo.org
Observation Tour
- Green Bay 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.
govalleykids.com/bay-beach-wildlife-sanctuary-tips
Ice Cream
- Zesty’s Frozen Custard, 2639 Lineville Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Zesty’s Frozen Custard, 508 Greene Ave., Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Zesty’s Frozen Custard, 3718 Riverside Dr, De Pere, Wisconsin
www.zestyscustard.com
