Things to do in Fall in Beloit, Wisconsin

Things to do in fall in Beloit are many. From enjoying nature and fall colors, to shopping at the Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market, you will love your time in Beloit during the autumn months.

Savor the Flavors of Fall at The Apple Hut

Take a ride out in the country and stop at one of the most popular orchards in the region. The Apple Hut offers apple pies, pastries, caramel apples, donuts, pumpkin bread, apple cinnamon bread, apple cider, jams and honey in their store. And don’t forget the best part—their famous apple cider donuts!

In addition, to all the goodies, you can pick from more than a dozen varieties of apples!

Hours: 8 am- 5pm Monday-Saturday through Halloween.
Please Note: Cash Only!

Apple Hut Orchard
1718 W Walters Rd.
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511
(608) 362-1961

Put Your Feet Up in Front of Your Own Fireplace in a Luxury Suite at Ironworks Hotel

What better way to end your day than by relaxing by your own fireplace in your luxury suite in the heart of Downtown Beloit? If you prefer to stay is a cozy bed & breakfast, you have that option as well at 1810 Emerson House!

Ironworks Hotel
500 Pleasant St.
(608) 362-5500

Warm Up With A Pumpkin Spice Latte at Blue Collar Coffee

If you love Wisconsin products you have to go to Blue Collar Coffee Co. in the heart of Downtown Beloit. Their hand-crafted coffee drinks are made from beans roasted by Wisconsin-based Ruby Coffee Roasters. They also offer Kombucha, Wisco Pop, and several pastry and breakfast options.

Blue Collar Coffee Co.
408 Pleasant St. Suite 100
(608) 368-7155

Sip Wine at DC Estate Winery

Fall in Beloit is fun with a wine tasting! Conveniently located just minutes off I-90 in a picturesque setting, DC Estate Winery offers a romantic taste of Tuscany. With a beautiful and welcoming tasting room and a beautiful fireplace, DC Estate Winery is the perfect spot to relax, savor delicious wine and enjoy warm hospitality.

DC Estate Winery
8877 Stateline Rd.
South Beloit, IL 61080
P: (608) 481-1565

Explore the Trails at the Nature at the Confluence

Nature at the Confluence is a place to discover nature right in the middle of an urban area! This public open space is dedicated to making City Center’s historic confluence of the Rock River and Turtle Creek a place of gathering, exploration, recreation, learning, and inspiration. You can also take a mile walk around a few loops within site of the building or cross the railroad track for an additional mile loop.

Nature at the Confluence
306 Dickop St.
Beloit, Wisconsin
(815) 200-6910

Enjoy Pizza Night at Double B Farm Country Store & Café

Another great place to visit in Fall is one of Beloit’s best kept secrets. Double B Farm is a charming family-owned café and store located on a working farm. Enjoy home-style country dishes like their famous biscuits and gravy sourced on-site. They offer breakfast and lunch on Wednesdays through Sundays and have Pizza Nights on Saturday evenings from 5:30-8:30 pm June through September. Don’t be surprised when you pull up to find a menagerie of farm and domestic animals. Please note: Double B Farm only accepts cash. As they are a working farm, it’s always best to call before stopping out.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 8 am-12 pm
Saturdays June-September 8 am-12 pm then reopen at 5:30 pm for wood-fired pizzas.
Please Note: Cash Only. Check their Facebook page for updates on closings. Sometimes the farm work has to come first!

Double B Farm Country Store & Café
2777 S. Brostuen Rd.
Beloit, Wisconsin
(608) 921-0293

Follow the Beloit & Beyond Beer Trail

The Beloit Beer Trail is a fun way to experience great craft beers at local pubs and breweries in the Beloit area if you are going to be visiting for a few days.

All you need to do is purchase a craft beer at each of the participating locations and collect a unique stamp. When you’ve collected all of the stamps, redeem your passport for a Beloit & Beyond Beer Trail t-shirt!

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Meander Through Historic Downtown Beloit

Enjoy the crisp Fall air and spend some time in Beloit’s award-winning downtown. Downtown Beloit boasts early 20th-century architecture, seasonal artwork, and is all about charm and supporting local businesses. With more than 30 shops and 20 restaurants including an old-time candy shop offering homemade chocolates, retro candies and gourmet popcorn, you’ll have fun exploring!

Shop Local at The Farmers’ Market

The Downtown Beloit Farmers’ Market has been a tradition in the community for more than 30 years. Shop for local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, and jams & jellies. Shoppers will also find bedding plants, fish, meat, eggs & cheese, fresh flowers, artisan crafts, scents & skin care!

The open-air market is held rain or shine on Saturdays from 9 am-Noon from May through October at the corner of State St. and Grand Ave.

Paddle on Turtle Creek or the Rock River

Paddling and kayaking in Beloit and the surrounding area is amazing! Beloit is halfway on the Rock River Trail and has beautiful landscape and wildlife—perfect for water sports. The Rock River Trail is a National Water Trail also offers 10 other trails to discover! It winds its way through Wisconsin and Illinois, 11 scenic counties, and 41 charming communities. The trail is also utilized to promote recreational use and areas of scenic and historic interest and significance.

In addition, Beloit has access to Turtle Creek. Spend a leisurely day kayaking the Turtle Creek that winds for miles from the oldest five-arch stone bridge in Wisconsin—Tiffany Bridge—built in 1869.

Get Away From it All at Big Hill Park

Big Hill Park is one of the most scenic sites in Beloit. The park boasts 190 acres of natural beauty and lies north of the city on the bluffs of the Rock River. The highest point of the park offers spectacular views of the fall foliage and river below. There are plenty of nature and hiking trails, sheltered picnic areas and a playground.

In addition, the park is home to Welty Environmental Center. The center offers environmental education for all ages in the Stateline region, from pre-K through adults.

Big Hill Park is open at sunrise and closes at 9 p.m. April 1-September 30 and at sunset October 1-March 31.

Regular Welty Center hours are 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Please call ahead, as staff my be offsite with programs.

Welty Environmental Center
1201 Big Hill Ct.
Beloit, Wisconsin
(608) 361-1377

Have Picnic at Beckman Mill County Park

A visit to Beloit isn’t complete without heading to Beckman Mill County Park. The 50-acre park is home to the historic Beckman Mill, an authentically restored operational grist mill from 1868. The Mill was added to the National Register of Historic places in 1977.

In addition to the mill, you will find a dam, mill pond, footbridge, saw mill display, 1840s cooperage, visitors center, gift shop, creamery, vintage garden, nature trails and more.

Beckman Mill County Park is open year round to the public. The mill is typically open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm, May-October.

Beckman Mill
1600 S County Road H
Beloit, Wisconsin
(608) 751-1551