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40 Photos of the Fall Colors in Door County, Wisconsin

Door County is arguably one of the best areas to enjoy the fall colors in Wisconsin. The leaves typically begin changing at the end of September and peak color is usually mid-October. The photos of fall color in Door County in this post were taken October 12-15, 2020.

Door County boasts many fun events throughout September and October. (See the full list of fall events, here.) To enjoy the fall colors, go for a drive along Highway 42 or hike one of the many gorgeous trails in Penisula State Park! And even if you don’t make it quite in time for peak season, this area will still be gorgeous through the end of October. 

This post is sharing some of my favorite photos I snapped of Door County in mid-October! While most are of the fall color – I’ve also included a few of the famous Door County fish boils at the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim (a must-do in Door County). Enjoy! 

40 Photos of Door County, Wisconsin in Fall

Fall Colors in Door County

The Ridges Sanctuary lighthouse in Baileys Harbor Door County Wisconsin During fall
The Ridges Sanctuary lighthouse in Baileys Harbor
Fall colors in Door County Wisconsin - trail at Edgewood Orchard Galleries
A trail at Edgewood Orchard Galleries.
View from new Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay. (Not yet open to public.)
View from new Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay. (Not yet open to public.)

Fall colors in Door County Wisconsin

Taken just outside Edgewood Orchard Galleries. fall colors scenic fall drive in Door County Wisconsin
Taken just outside Edgewood Orchard Galleries.
Ephraim, Wisconsin in fall taken outside Wilson's Ice cream
Ephraim, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin with draw bridge up during fall
Sturgeon Bay
Whitefish Dunes State Park During Fall
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Whitefish Dunes State Park During Fall
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Whitefish Dunes State Park During Fall
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Cave Pointy County Park in Door County Wisconsin during fall
Cave Point County Park
View from new Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay. (Not yet open to public.)
View from new Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay. (Not yet open to public.)
View from new Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay. (Not yet open to public.)
View from new Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay. (Not yet open to public.)

Fall colors in Door County Wisconsin

The Ridges Sanctuary lighthouse in Baileys Harbor
The Ridges Sanctuary lighthouse in Baileys Harbor
The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor
The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor
The tractor that takes you to the Cana Island Lighthouse
The tractor that takes you to the Cana Island Lighthouse
The Cana Island Lighthouse
The Cana Island Lighthouse
View from The Cana Island Lighthouse
View from The Cana Island Lighthouse
View from The Cana Island Lighthouse
View from The Cana Island Lighthouse
Edgewood Orchard Galleries.
Edgewood Orchard Galleries
Edgewood Orchard Galleries.
Edgewood Orchard Galleries.

Edgewood Orchard Galleries.

Edgewood Orchard Galleries.
Edgewood Orchard Galleries.
eagle bluff lighthouse peninsula state park
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park
Sven's Bluff Overlook in Peninsula State Park
Sven’s Bluff Overlook in Peninsula State Park
Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay
The Ridges Sanctuary lighthouse in Baileys Harbor
The Ridges Sanctuary lighthouse in Baileys Harbor
Ephraim Wisconsin during fall
Ephraim

Fish Boil at the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim
Fish Boil at the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim

The white fish used in a fish boil in Door County.
The white fish used in a fish boil in Door County.

Fish Boil at the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim

Fish Boil at the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim

Have you visited Door County during fall? Let me know in the comments!

40 Photos of the Fall Colors in Door County, Wisconsin

40 Photos of the Fall Colors in Door County, Wisconsin

40 Photos of the Fall Colors in Door County, Wisconsin

 

6 Comments

  1. Oh wow these are beautiful shots. I cannot wait for our leaves to turn. That doesn’t happen until Thanksgiving though.

  2. I was fortunate to visit Door County for the first time this summer and found it magical. It is lovely to see that it has gorgeous fall colors too!

  3. Can I save them all as wallpaper?! I wish!! Such gorgeous Pictures of my absolute favorite time of year. I don’t know if it because I have a fall birthday, or because I grew up in Phoenix, but I am in awe every year! I am also fascinated by ice shoves! We never had anything like that in AZ or VA. Just love Wisconsin.

  4. Just wish we could keep those colors here in Sweden for a bit longer, winter is getting closer the leaves are falling 🙂

  5. This is definitely something we don’t get here in AZ, at least in Phoenix. But a quick trip up to the mountains satisfies it. Or just seeing these fabulous photos of yours!!
    OXOX
    Jodie

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