Adult Fall Getaway in Wisconsin Dells: Wine, Craft Beer & the Wisconsin River
Planning an adult fall getaway in Wisconsin Dells? October is the perfect time to trade the summer crowds for crisp mornings, fall colors along the Wisconsin River, downtown wine and craft beer events, and cozy evenings by the fireplace at Cedar Lodge & Settlement.
A quieter side of Wisconsin Dells is waiting this fall.
October brings crisp mornings, changing leaves along the Wisconsin River and some of the best adult events of the season. Spend your afternoon sipping wine, discovering downtown restaurants or sampling Wisconsin craft beer—then trade the energy of downtown for a peaceful evening at Cedar Lodge & Settlement.
Located on the scenic Wisconsin River, Cedar Lodge gives couples and friends the best of both worlds: easy access to Wisconsin Dells events with a quiet riverfront retreat to come home to.
And this October gives you several good reasons to plan a getaway.
🍷 October 3: Fall Wine Walk
Start October with the Fall Wine Walk in Downtown Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, October 3, from 2–6 PM.
Downtown restaurants, bars and shops transform into tasting destinations, pairing red and white wine samples with hors d’oeuvres. The ticketed event is for guests 21 and older. Wisconsin Dells
Fall Wine Walk details & tickets
It’s an easy centerpiece for a romantic getaway, couples weekend or girls’ trip.
Spend Saturday exploring downtown and enjoying the Wine Walk, grab dinner afterward, and then return to Cedar Lodge for the part of the evening you don’t have to plan.
🔥 A Romantic Fall Getaway in a Whirlpool Suite
Our Whirlpool Suites feel especially good when the temperatures start dropping.
Relax in your in-room whirlpool, turn on the gas fireplace and settle in for a quiet evening together. Each suite also includes a kitchenette, making it easy to slow down and enjoy your time away.
The next morning, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Wisconsin River before heading out again.
Sometimes the best part of a getaway isn’t adding another attraction.
It’s having nowhere you need to be.
🦪 October 10: Make It a Foodie Weekend
On October 10, downtown Wisconsin Dells hosts Shuck Yeah! Downtown Dells Oyster Fest at Elm Street Plaza from 1–3 PM. Wisconsin Dells
Shuck Yeah! Downtown Dells Oyster Fest information
Use the event as the beginning of an entire foodie weekend.
Explore downtown, stop for cocktails, shop, enjoy Oyster Fest and make dinner reservations at one of the area’s restaurants or classic Wisconsin supper clubs.
Then come back to the river.
🍂 Traveling With Friends? Stay Together.
For two couples or a small group of friends, our Great Room Fireplace Villas give you room to make the lodging part of the getaway.
These ground-level river-view villas accommodate up to four guests and feature a king bed, additional sleeping space, gas fireplace, jetted-tub bathroom and private patio with a gas grill.
Instead of everyone disappearing into separate hotel rooms after dinner, bring back a bottle of wine or dessert and spend the evening together around the fireplace.
Where you stay shouldn’t just be where you sleep. It should be part of the trip.
🍺 October 16–17: Dells On Tap Weekend
Craft beer lovers have an entire weekend to look forward to.
On Friday, October 16, the Dells On Tap Craft Beer Walk runs from 5–9 PM. Participants stroll among downtown establishments sampling artisan brews, with food and additional tap specials available along the way. Wisconsin Dells
Saturday brings the Fall Tap Takeover, running from 1–5 PM for general admission and featuring breweries from Wisconsin and beyond, tastings, food and live entertainment. The Fall Tap Takeover is a 21+ ticketed event. Wisconsin Dells
Dells On Tap weekend details & tickets
Make a weekend of it: arrive Friday and enjoy the Craft Beer Walk. Sleep in Saturday, enjoy a quiet morning at Cedar Lodge, then head downtown for Fall Tap Takeover. Come back Saturday evening, turn on the fireplace and relax.
Sunday morning? Coffee by the river and no reason to rush.
🍁 Plan an Adult Fall Getaway in Wisconsin Dells
An adult fall getaway in Wisconsin Dells can look completely different from the area’s traditional summer vacation. October is about wine walks, Wisconsin craft beer, supper clubs, cocktails, golf, downtown shopping, scenic drives, fall colors and cool evenings around a fireplace.
Wisconsin Dells may be famous for summer vacations and waterparks, but October offers adults a completely different way to experience the area.
Think wine walks, Wisconsin craft beer, supper clubs, cocktails, golf, downtown shopping, scenic drives, fall colors and cool evenings around a fireplace.
You can even take a stroll along the free Dells Scenic River Walk downtown, with views of the Wisconsin River and sandstone bluffs. Wisconsin Dells
And when you’re ready to leave the activity behind, come back to Cedar Lodge & Settlement along the scenic Lower Dells of the Wisconsin River.
Downtown when you want it. The river when you don’t.
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