Fall in Door County

One Look at Fall—and You’re a Goner

Door County in fall isn’t just scenic—it’s cinematic. Leaves light up the bluffs. Crisp air rolls off the lake. Markets fill with apples, cider, and local color. And just like that, you’ve traded screen time for trail time. As the peninsula winds down from summer, it invites you to do the same. This is the season for sweater weather strolls, peak foliage, and fireside nights that stick with you.

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Fun Fall Excursions

Apple Picking & Orchards

Dining

Fall Festivals

Fall Hiking

Autumn Camping

Fall Color Tour

Fall High / Low Temperature Report

Sept.	71° / 51°
Oct.	56° / 39°
Nov.	46° / 24°

Fall Sunrise / Sunset Report

Sept.	6:11 a.m. / 7:27 p.m.
Oct.	6:47 a.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Nov.	7:27 a.m. / 5:38 p.m.

Interactive Fall Report

Track the progress of Door County's fall color. Fall color begins in the northern portion of the peninsula and makes its way south, typically peaking by mid-October.

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	No change in leaf color
	Slight change in leaf color
	Moderate change in leaf color
	Nearing peak viewing
	Peak viewing
	Past peak, but still very colorful
	Colors are done

3 Ways to See Fall Color

The best time to see fall colors in Wisconsin, especially Door County, is late-September to mid-October, but spectacular color can be found in the area all autumn long.

Fall Camping Trip: The pace may be slower and the nights a bit chillier, but camping in Door County in fall is an incredible experience. Get up early to witness the trees and leaves basking in a cold-weather sunrise, plan an all-day hike, or enjoy a late-season paddle.
3-Day Nature Adventure: Follow our three-day nature itinerary or modify for your preferences—either way, you’re sure to see some stunning vistas of color. With its climate, scenery, and vast public space, Door County boasts some of the best fall color in the Midwest.
Fall-Color Drives & Rides: Whether you have a few hours to kill or want to make a weekend of it, a car, motorcycle, or bike ride across the region’s highways and backroads is a great way to see fall colors at their finest.

Have Some Classic Fall Fun

While the buzz and energy of a Door County summer might fade away come autumn, the opportunities for outdoor fun do not! In fact, the area’s biggest festivals and some of its most popular activities are best experienced in autumn.

Go Out, Stay Social

The days and nights are getting colder, but that’s no reason to hide indoors. Door County’s food and dining scene, breweries and wineries, and arts and culture offerings are all open for business in fall. Looking for a some alone time now that the kids are back in school? Try a romantic getaway to Door County.

From the Newsletter: Fall Color Aerial Tour

Door County is one of the top places for fall color in the Midwest, but few people have seen it in all its autumn-time splendor from above—way, way above.

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