Fall has officially arrived. The weather may be cooling down, but that means that the before-winter activities are just heating up. The fall season is short and sweet, so make the most of it by checking these awesome autumn activities off your fall bucket list.
This guide will help you find the best things to do this fall....
1. Visit an apple orchard farm.
The most well known apple orchard near La Crosse, Wis., is Ecker’s Apple Farm. This is around 40 minutes in a town called Trempealeau.
2. Carve a pumpkin.
You don't have to be a master artist to carve a pumpkin. Have fun with it.
3. Go to a haunted house.
Get scared by visiting a haunted house.
4. Watch a football game in person.
Cheer on your favorite team in person! Whether it be the La Crosse Eagles or the Badgers, show your pride!
5. Take a fall bluff hike.
Enjoy the fall colors and crisp air from 500 feet above. It is truly a beautiful sight.
6. Bike or walk down by Riverside Park.
This is a great view of the Mississippi River with the fall colors in full swing.
7. Zombie crawl
Join Zombie Pub Crawl, the world's greatest undead party in Minneapolis.
8. Drink fall inspired drinks.
Enjoy the seasonal drinks like pumpkin spiced lattes, apple cider, hot cocoa, pumpkin flavored beer, and apple pie cider.
9. Visit a brewery or winery.
Get your drink on by visiting Pearl Street Brewery or City Brewery. If wine better suits your style, try out more than 30 different wines by visiting Lost Island Winery.
10. Go to a corn maze
Visit Hidden Trails Corn Maze in West Salem, just 20 minutes away from La Crosse.
11. Camp one last time.
Grab your friends and gear and get out under the stars one last time.
12. Take a walk through the La Crosse River Marsh.
Take advantage of the La Crosse River Marsh near Myrick Park.
13. Rake leaves and jump in them.
Let your inner child out. It's worth it.
14. Visit the farmer's market.
Get your unique mix of produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, dairy, canned goods, other food, crafts and art at the farmer's markets in La Crosse.
15. Have a bonfire.
Enjoy delicious s'mores and have a great time with your friends under the stars.
16. Eat a bunch of pie.
Everybody loves pie. Whether it's apple or pumpkin, make sure to grab a piece of your favorite pie.
17. Wear an awesome Halloween costume.
And get wild with it. Everybody loves a great Halloween costume!
18. Go on a hayride.
Don't forget your beer.
19. Star gaze.
Giant stories unfold across the evening skies of October. Don't miss out on constellations that bloom during the fall!
20. Spend time with your family.
Most importantly, make sure to spend time with your family and give thanks.
