Are you starting to plan your fall foliage weekend? That time when thoughts turn to autumn colors, gooey s’mores cooked over a campfire, and fall festivals too. You have several options to choose from in Wisconsin – there are many documented drives to see the leaves changing, and communities celebrating the season with music, food, and fun. Let’s visit a small town in Wisconsin that comes alive in autumn.

Baraboo, just south of the Wisconsin Dells, offers several outdoor opportunities for you to experience the exploding fall colors in person.
Wisconsin small town comes alive in autumn
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Devil’s Lake is worth the trip any time of year, but the autumn display is quite striking – in red and gold.
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Mirror Lake State Park is another outdoor retreat in Baraboo where you can witness the colors of fall unfolding.
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Pewit’s Nest, the nature preserve complete with a gorge, provides yet another glimpse at autumn in all its splendor in Baraboo.
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In the summer, Pewit’s Nest is a gem of a swimming hole.
While in Baraboo, drop by the Ski-Hi Fruit Farm for some apple picking, starting in September.
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The Fall Fair on the Square occurs in Baraboo in October and includes live music, food trucks, children’s activities, and more than 170 artists and crafters displaying their handiwork.
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If you need a refreshing beverage during your fall trip to Baraboo, you might consider spending an afternoon at the dog-friendly Baraboo Bluff Winery, with panoramic views. Join one of the Wine Walks in the vineyard on Saturdays in October.
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In New Freedom, just a quick jaunt from Baraboo, you can ride the Mid-Continent train – unique rides in October include the Autumn Color Weekends and the Pumpkin Special.
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I have memories of elephants bathing in Baraboo – now the elephants are happily enjoying their retirement. Come revel in what Baraboo brings us in the brisk months – a small town in Wisconsin that comes alive in autumn. Visit the Devil’s Lake State Park website, the Ski-Hi Fruit Farm website, the Baraboo Bluff Winery website, and the Downtown Baraboo website – for the seasonal events page.

Read our other articles to learn even more about Pewit’s Nest, Mirror Lake State Park, and the Mid-Continent train rides.

If you decide to stay more than a day, ponder this Vrbo cabin in Baraboo, close to the entrance of Devil’s Lake State Park.

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