Most Instagrammable Fall in Central Wisconsin

CAN’T-MISS INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOTS TO SHOWCASE FALL IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN 

published September 2019 / updated September 2022 - Wendy Schneck Furrer  

HARVEST FEST - DOWNTOWN WAUSAU - OCTOBER 8, 2022

Don’t miss this Central Wisconsin Fall family tradition with plenty of IG photo ops for kids and grown up kids!  https://www.wausauevents.org/harvest-fest.html

SUNSET AND FALL CHAIRLIFT RIDES - GRANITE PEAK SKI HILL

A different kind of “fall ride”. A unique opportunity to view Central Wisconsin’s glorious Fall colors at their peak...from The Peak! Chair Lift Rides are offered weekends through October. https://www.skigranitepeak.com/chairliftrides  

Track Wisconsin Fall colors at https://www.travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report

RIB MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Located just off of highway 51 at 1,924 feet above sea level, Rib Mountain State Park offers visitors fantastic hiking trails with spectacular views perfect for an amazing Fall IG post! 

https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ribmt/

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The roaring crowds of Friday Night High School Football can be heard all over Central Wisconsin in Fall. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on your home team and light up your IG with some sweet shots of high school memories being made!  

LAKE WAUSAU

Central Wisconsin gathers at the water, and Fall is no exception. Capture colorful Fall Insta-nature shots on Lake Wausau, the Wisconsin River, or any of the many beautiful creeks and rivers winding through the area. Enjoy from a kayak, one of our many local parks or on a walk or bike ride on our River Walk. Do you know about “golden hour”? The sunsets may be coming earlier, but the amazing colors are worth it!

THRILLER! GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU - OCTOBER 23, 2022

A Central Wisconsin Halloween tradition, Thriller is performed by Wausau Dance Theatre each October. This is a can’t-miss opportunity to add some spooky fun to your IG feed!  http://www.wausaudancetheatre.com

RISE UP CENTRAL WISCONSIN MURAL: W.O.W. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Central Wisconsin is rich in the arts. Our most recent gift to the community is a mural created by the artists of RISE UP Central Wisconsin painted on the face of W.O.W. Family Entertainment Center.  More information on this unique non-profit at @RISEUPCentralWI

CONDOR COFFEE - WESTON

Grab a friend and head to Condor Coffee in Weston for the perfect spot to slow down and warm up on a crisp Fall day. Locally owned and roasted, enjoy warm Condor Coffee drinks, sweets, and a little shopping.  More information at @condorcoffeeshop 

FALL FARMERS MARKETS

Fall colors aren’t just for the trees in Central Wisconsin. Don’t let the last of the colorful and delicious Fall harvest pass you by before the winter snow starts blowing.  www.farmersmarketofwausau.com

BLOSSOM OF LIGHTS - MONK GARDENS - Thursdays - Saturdays OCTOBER 6 thru 29

Stroll through the myriad of dramatic, artistic lights and light sculptures gracing the various spaces around 10 acres of the Gardens. https://monkgardens.org/events/blossom-of-lights/

EAU CLAIRE DELLS

A Marathon County park located on the far east side of Wausau, Eau Claire Dells is a year-round Instagram favorite. In Fall, capture a rare view of the Eau Claire River tumbling over the 1.8 billion year old rock formations with a background of full Fall colors on display. Most of all, take some time to enjoy the unique peace only the sites and sounds of nature can offer.  

WILLOW SPRINGS - FISH BOIL - CONCERTS - CORN MAZE - HARVEST FESTIVAL - PIZZA - HILLCREST DRIVE, WAUSAU

Willow Springs has a full lineup of Fall events to enjoy for the entire family (too many to list!) Check out all that’s happening at: https://www.willowspringsgardens.com/event-calendar.html

HELEN’S HILLTOP ORCHARD - QUARTER ROAD, MERRILL

Not just apples… pumpkins, corn maze, farm to table meals, and treats… all things good can be found at Helene’s! Learn more at: https://www.heleneshilltoporchard.com

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Wendy Furrer, is owner of host: central wisconsin consulting group and enjoys promoting and working with Central Wisconsin employers to recruit, relocate, and retain talent by “selling” life #inthecw. You may connect with her at:  wsfurrer@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-schneck-furrer-3a117495/