Madison Weekend Getaway This Fall

This weekend, my local American friend took me to Mirror Lake State Park — and wow, the fall colors were absolutely stunning! 🍂🌈 Even more vibrant than Devil’s Lake right now (and that’s saying something!). The reflections of the golden and crimson trees on the calm water truly make this place live up to its name. We also stopped by the Wisconsin Deer Park 🦌 on the way — totally worth the visit! For $18 per person, you get to walk among friendly, free-roaming deer and even feed them ($6 for a bag of food). They’re so gentle and cute — perfect photo opp! 📸 Although it’s a bit of a drive from Madison (about an hour), the trip is 100% worth it. There’s also a famous bar tucked in the hills nearby — but word of advice: make a reservation in advance! We didn’t, and missed out 😢🍷… Lesson learned! Whether you're into hiking, leaf-peeping, or just a relaxed day around animals and nature, this little trip has it all. Strongly recommend going before the leaves fall! 🥾👒 📍 Mirror Lake State Park – S Lake Shore Dr, Baraboo, WI 📍 Wisconsin Deer Park – 583 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI Perfect for: Fall color photographers 🍁 Nature & animal lovers 🦌 Quick weekend escapes from Madison or Milwaukee 🚗💨 Go soon — peak foliage won’t last forever! #UWMadison #Wisconsin #FallColors #StateParks #StudyInUSA #WeekendVibes #DeerPark #AutumnInWI #MidwestAdventure