What's better than fall color? Fall color in a city studded with glittering lakes and its surrounding state parks and nature areas.
Visit Madison during the fleeting days of fall, and you'll be in a splendor of vibrant colors in and around the city. Here are some of the most beautiful fall color nature spots both in and outside of Madison. (But, honestly, there are so many, that this is just the shortlist!)
Pro Tip: Peep Travel Wisconsin's Fall Color Report for down-to-the-minute updates on the status of Madison's fall color.
In Madison
15-minute drive or less from Downtown Madison
6,000 acres of nature with reds, yellows, and auburns — an experience you can (easily) have without traveling too far.
Bite into a perfectly ripe apple at these Fall spots. (Photo by @megannicholegrover)
Author
Victoria Vlisides
Victoria's favorite things are: foraging for mushrooms, pure blue water and sunny days. She's an experienced travel writer and is currently the Digital and Social Media Manager at Destination Madison.
