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Peak Fall Fun in WalCo

Fall lasts longer in WalCo and there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the colorful season. Here are tips to find the best color and immerse yourself in the beauty of Walworth County. TIP: Check Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report to keep up with the foliage changes.

Walworth County, Wisconsin fall favorites.

This months featured WalCo tourism partners: The Abbey Resort, Pier 290, Hill Valley Cheese Shop & Cheese Bar, Royal Oak Farm, Pastries by Chad

Just do it! Get outdoors!!

Of course, the best way to see nature is to get into nature. Find easy and challenging trails for walks, hikes and biking throughout WalCo.

COUNTY PARKS

Natureland County Park, Whitewater, 122 acres, four hiking trails Price County Park, Elkhorn, 66 acres, four hiking trails, dog park for large and small dogs White River County Park, Lake Geneva, 200 acres, four trails, two miles of frontage on the White River, canoe/kayak launch

OTHER OUTDOOR FAVORITES

DelavanPaul Lange Arboretum, 24. 6 acres, 1.5 miles ElkhornHansen Preserve, 77 acres, .5 miles White River Trail, 12 mile bike trail to Springfield, Trail pass not needed for walking. East TroyAlpine Valley Resort, Mountain Biking Trail Lake GenevaBig Foot Beach State Park, 6.5 miles, Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, 100 acres, 12 miles for hiking and biking Lake Geneva Shore Path, 26 miles, walking/hiking path near historic estates and stunning homes Sharon+Fontana+Walworth Loop, 23.3 mile bike trail WhitewaterBromley Woods, 30 acres, 1.2 miles Kettle Moraine Southern Unit, multiple trails for hiking and biking Williams BayKishwauketoe Nature Conservancy, 231 acres, four miles of trails

Scenic Drives in WalCo

Unique brown and yellow signs mark the routes of officially-designated Rustic Roads. Each sign also identifies the numerical designation within the total Wisconsin system. Walworth County has six rustic roads to enjoy by car, bicycle, or motorcycle. These lightly traveled country roads are peaceful and serene.

GET THE MAP R11 South Road + R12 Back Road + R36 Cranberry Road, northeast of Lake Geneva off Hwy 50 R29 Snake Road, west of Lake Geneva off Hwy 50 R85 Potter Road off County DD, northeast corner of County near border R120 Peck Station, northeast of Elkhorn

Breathtaking Views on WalCo Greens

11 WALCO GOLF COURSES explode with color in fall. You’ll still get on the green, but you’ll enjoy autumn’s rainbow from every direction. And remember, the “leaf rule.”

Must Do WalCo Fall Activities

APPLES + PUMPKINS + MAZES

Apple Barn, ElkhornElegant Farmer, East Troy/MukwonagoLake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, Pumpkin Drop, Lake GenevaPearce’s Farm Stand, Williams Bay/Fontana/WalworthQuednow’s Heirloom Apple Orchard, ElkhornRoyal Oak Farm, Walworth/Harvard, IL

DINING OVERLOOKING THE WATER

Oktoberfest Celebrations

Photo: Downtown Lake Geneva

Haunts

Fri & Sat, Sept 29-Oct 28Alpine Valley Walk of Terror, East TroyDan Patch Stables Haunted Hay Ride, Haunted Barn, Lake GenevaLake Geneva Ghost Walks, Lake GenevaFri & Sat, Oct 6-21Old World Wisconsin Halloween Legends & Lore, EagleFri & Sat, Oct 6-28Shockwave Haunts, The Fuzzy Pig, WhitewaterWed & Thurs, Oct 25-26Haunted Halls Ghost Tour, Rosewood, Delavan

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