Fall is a short but spectacular season, and families can make the most of autumn in Wisconsin. Pick pumpkins, savor apple cider donuts, amble on hay wagons and take in all sorts of fall farm fun. Here’s to making memories as a family.
Plan family outings with the Fall Color Report
Before fall colors are gone, plan a memorable family getaway with Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report. This interactive, map-based report shows the status of fall color throughout the state. It’s an ideal resource for planning a family outing to an agritourism destination. Click a destination on the map to find nearby attractions like pumpkin patches, apple orchards and farms that are full of fall activities.
Experience an autumn tradition in Rice Lake (Barron County)
Discover a destination loved by locals for the past four decades. Midwest Harvest Hills, formerly known as Mommsen’s, has been a staple in Rice Lake for 40 years. A new couple recently took over the reins of the business to keep alive the community staple.
Midwest Harvest Hills is full of activities the entire family will enjoy. Pre-picked pumpkins of every size, shape and color are prime for carving. Homemade caramel apples are a popular treat. Arrive early; they sell out most weekends. The kids will be ear-to-ear smiles between the petting zoo, wagon rides and themed weekend entertainment.
Treat yourself further at one of America’s best pie shops — Norske Nook. The restaurant and bakery in Rice Lake tastes just like grandma’s cooking. You’ll savor Norwegian food, American favorites and, of course, pie that was ranked No. 4 in the country by USA Today.
Endless activities for the kids at Apple Holler (Racine County)
Plan a fun-filled outing a short drive from the Milwaukee area at Apple Holler. Enjoy fresh air, wide-open spaces and reconnecting with friends and family at this farm in Sturtevant. You need to stock up on apples from the you-pick orchard and then explore some more.
Apple Holler’s Family Fun Park offers hours of entertainment for the young ones. They’ll burn off energy and make memories at the duck races, corn palace corn box, oversized spider web, corn mazes and many more attractions.
Grab food right at the farm. Apple Holler operates a full-service restaurant throughout the week and specialty food stands on the weekends. Choose from items like breakfast favorites, deli sandwiches, pizza, donuts and loaded mac-and-cheese.
Stock up on fall goodies at the 1913 Kickapoo Orchard (Crawford County)
Discover one-of-a-kind delights on a family road trip to the Driftless area. 1913 Kickapoo Orchard is a seasonal favorite for families. The orchard has two locations in the Gays Mills area and grows nearly 120 varieties of apples!
They’re not just known for apples. You’ll be wowed by the wide selection of specialty items. Those goodies include the 1913 Original Caramel Apple Pizza — a delicious dessert pizza the kids will love. Other popular items include homemade fruit jams, apple-infused syrups and a special line of pickled goodies for a briny bite. Don’t miss the on-site café, either, with delicious apple cider slushies, scratch-made sandwiches and baked treats.
Settle in for the weekend at the Tobacco Warehouse Inn. The historic property in Soldiers Grove features newly renovated suites that are ideal for families. Find comfort in modern amenities like full kitchens and stylish bedrooms that are complemented by touches of history in this century-old building.
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