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Your Fall Getaway Guide
Greater La Crosse Area
Greater Richland Center
Sheboygan
Autumn comes alive in La Crosse, where ancient Driftless Area bluffs and colorful fall foliage meet the Great River Road. Explore striking natural sites like the Great River Landing, the Mississippi River and Grandad Bluff, with its unbeatable view nearly 600 feet above the city. The La Crosse area also hosts the Midwest’s longest-running Oktoberfest, Sept. 26-29, as well other fun fall events like Ghoulees in the Coulees, Oct. 24-26 at Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center, with pumpkin carving, trick-ortreating, haunted hikes, craft beer and wine tasting and more. explorelacrosse.com
The Center Colorfest Weekend returns to Richland Center from Oct. 4-6. This three-day festival draws visitors from across the region, with events including the spectacular Canyon of Lights Nighttime Parade and the Wheels of Time-Hill Country Classic Power Show, showcasing classic trucks and tractors. Plus, the area is home to other autumnal hotspots to enjoy throughout the season, like a visit to Oakwood Fruit Farm orchard, the corn maze and pumpkin patch at Chicken Ridge Farm, or a hike through Ocooch Mountains’ many scenic trails. greaterrichlandtourism.com
The “Malibu of the Midwest’s” surf season is just getting started this month. Surfers from all over the world visit Sheboygan’s sandy shores through fall and winter to catch a wave on Lake Michigan. Watch the action or get out on the water yourself with one of Sheboygan’s many rental options. Sheboygan’s Kohler-Andrae State Park is a popular destination, one of the last natural preserves on the lake. On top of its natural beauty, Sheboygan boasts the title of “bratwurst capital of the world.” Consider a stop by Sly’s Midtown Salooon, famous for its brat plate. visitsheboygan.com Continued on page 88
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