1207 Seminole Hwy
Madison, WI

Stunning views. Now in fall hues. Visiting Madison in fall means experiencing the richness of fall color in a city studded with glittering lakes and surrounded by state parks and natural areas.

3330 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI

The free botanical gardens on Madison's east side are a year-round favorite (and totally free to visit). Take in the changing colors through 16 acres of outdoor gardens including specialty gardens like the perennial, sunken and herb gardens.

Monona, WI

Along 1,500 feet of Lake Monona shoreline is a newly-public land rich with history and natural resources. San Damiano Park in Monona was home to encampments of Indigenous people thousands of years ago, including ancestors of the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Yahara River Bike Path

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

If you follow the Yahara River across the isthmus to Lake Monona you'll find Yahara Park Place, a neighborhood park with more lovely hues and lakeside views.

1207 Seminole Hwy
Madison, WI

These 1,200 acres come alive with rich warm tones each fall. While you can hike or walk the arboretum, its paved biking trails make it an excellent option to soak in fall color on bike.

4864 Pheasant Branch Rd
Middleton, WI

Pheasant Branch Conservancy's mix of open-water marsh, springs, prairies, meadows, forests and wooded hills make it an excellent option for seeing fall color from several perspectives.

5140 Co Hwy M
Waunakee, WI

On the northern shores of Lake Mendota, sits Governor Nelson State Park, where nature and recreation meet.

2000 University Bay Dr
Madison, WI

Picnic Point is a beloved Madison hotspot on the UW-Madison campus. Part of the 300 acres of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Picnic Point is a one-mile peninsula that juts into Lake Mendota.

S5975 Park Rd
Baraboo, WI

One of the oldest and most popular state parks in Wisconsin, Devil's Lake is known for having some of the most breathtaking views, especially as leaves change colors. The 500-foot bluffs overlooking the lake give you a birds-eye view of the surrounding wooded areas and hue-changing tree tops.

4350 Mounds Park Rd
Blue Mounds, WI

Take in the stunning hues of fall from the highest point in southern Wisconsin at Blue Mound State Park. The East Observation Tower in the park's picnic area makes for incredible photos and unbeatable vantage points of the park.

8183 WI-19
Cross Plains, WI

Big adventure awaits at one of the largest parks in Dane County. Indian Lake County Park is home to plenty of hiking opportunities, including a section of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.