Taste the crisp flavors of fall by visiting a Wisconsin apple orchard. With apple season in full swing, orchards welcome guests to savor an endless selection of apples and apple-flavored products. Here’s to picking the perfect fall getaway.
Plan an orchard trip with Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report
The flavors of fall taste better when enjoyed with a picture-perfect backdrop. Plan your next apple orchard visit for peak color conditions using Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report.
The interactive map provides you with up-to-date conditions on the changing fall leaves around the state.Scout out where you’re going apple picking to know what to expect for fall colors. Use the estimated week of peak feature on the report to plan an orchard outing for prime fall foliage.
Find fresh fruit and local history in western Wisconsin
Plan a fall getaway to the rolling hills of the Driftless. Start your trip in Gays Mills, which is an apple-growing powerhouse region. Stop by Sunrise Orchards where they’ve been growing apples since 1913!You’ll find up to 25 varieties of sweet, crisp and tart apples. Sunrise Orchards is also famous for its cider donuts — a must-taste experience during a visit.
Head further west for more adventures in the riverside community of Prairie du Chien. Take in the history of the second-oldest European settlement in Wisconsin. The Fort Crawford Museum is a self-guided experience where a frontier fort once overlooked the Mississippi.
Be sure to also visit Villa Louis for stories on the local characters. The beautifully restored mansion is full of ornate details.It explores the history of one of Wisconsin’s most prominent families — and is the site of the only battle in Wisconsin during the War of 1812.
Stock up on apples and wine in Walworth County
Stock up on the flavors of fall during an apple-picking adventure to Walworth County.
The Apple Barn Orchard & Winery in Elkhorn is a go-to stop for apples, baked goods, local fruit wine and products of all sorts. The orchard is located on a family-owned and -operated farm that’s been in existence since 1848. You’ll discover a wide selection of apples that are great for munching or baking.
Sip on brews at another multi-generational farm in the area. Duesterbeck’s Brewing Company a family-owned microbrewery on a farm that’s been with the same family for five generations. Settle into an idyllic farmyard setting that includes a taproom, outdoor patio, a gift shop and hops used for brewing beer.
Discover a different side of the Door County orchards
Door County is famous for its cherries. The microclimate that makes the peninsula great for cherry farming also produces delicious apples. Several orchards grow both fruits, offering one more reason to make a return visit in the fall.
Check out Choice Orchards near Sturgeon Bay for pre-picked and pick-your-own apples.Another quintessential apple stop is Wood Orchard Market. You’ll easily find the store by its big red apple welcome sign along the road. Inside, browse a selection of fresh apples and apple-flavored products, from the specialty caramel apple nut pie to frozen apple cider pops that are free for every kid.
Make a weekend — and more — of your fall Door County visit by staying at The Ashbrooke Hotel. The Egg Harbor property is a luxurious resort with one- and two-room suites. You’ll appreciate amenities like an indoor pool, fitness center and easy access to Egg Harbor shops and businesses.
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