Late September - Early November
Curling past fields and farms, creeks and clouds, waterfowl and other wonders, the Cranberry Highway reveals some of the best fall color you'll see this season: the red sea of cranberries coupled with the blazing yellows and oranges of fall leaves. This self-guided drive stretches for almost 50 miles along century-old cranberry beds from Wisconsin Rapids to Warrens, and between Pittsville and Nekoosa.
Book a
Cranberry and Color Package this fall to experience the cranberry harvest for yourself! We've come up with a list of places you don't want to miss along the route. Included are well-known sights such as Wisconsin's Sandhill Wildlife Area and newly-established attractions such as the Warrens' Cranberry Discovery Center. Create your own fall harvest experience while uncovering this unique Wisconsin industry. Download a
2008 Cranberry Highway and Cranberry Biking Trail Map or take a cranberry marsh tour from one of the following area groups:
2480 County Rd. D, Wisconsin Rapids
715-887-4161
Tour one of the oldest cranberry marshes in central Wisconsin with an actual grower. History, videos, cranberry gifts, and tours are offered Mon-Fri at 9, 11, 1 and 3 p.m. during harvest (including Saturdays through October 21) and other times by appointment. Call ahead to verify harvest and tour times. Celebrate one of North America's native fruits at Glacial Lake Cranberries this year!
Presented by Pittsville High School FFA
715-884-6412
Tour several different area marshes, pick fresh fruit from the vine, and observe testing, cleaning and freezing of the fruit harvest with students from the nation's only Cranberry Science Class. A box lunch with special cranberry treats is included with the tour. Reservations are a must. Tours offered 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 3 (harvest permitting), 8, 10, 15, 17 and 22.
6011 Washington St.
A family-owned and operated cranberry marsh and cranberry processing facility, with three generations working together. Product line features Urban Best superior quality, kosher-certified sweetened dried cranberries. Gourmet products include: cranberry topping, jelly, syrup, salsa, pancake mix, crackers, trail mixes and chocolate covered cranberries. Gift baskets and corporate giving. Call for retail locations.
204 Main Street, Warrens
608-378-4878
Learn how cranberries are grown and harvested by touring our exhibit hall featuring interactive displays. Afterward treat yourself to a slice of cranberry pie or a scoop of cranberry ice cream. Our gift shop features primarily Wisconsin-made cranberry products. Open daily from June 1-Oct 31, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Seasonal hours the rest of year.
