EXPLORE BELOIT BOUND
Go ahead and fall in love with Beloit.
There’s just something about fall in Beloit, Wisconsin.
It could be the air beginning to cool. It could be the excuse to order anything with “pumpkin” in the name. Or it could be we’re all looking for a reason to throw on our favorite sweater and go somewhere.
Whatever the reason, Beloit is ready. From apple orchards to seasonal coffee, downtown shopping and a fall wine (and beer) walk, Beloit and the surrounding area offer plenty of things to do during a fall getaway.
Have 48 hours? Here’s how to spend the perfect fall weekend in and around Beloit...
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
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Check into a boutique Beloit hotel or stay in a unique wine barrel suite at Hidden Creek Estates.
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Start Saturday with a seasonal coffee downtown, then stock up on apples, cider donuts and fall treats at The Apple Hut.
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Head to Skelly’s Farm Market for corn mazes, pumpkin picking and classic Wisconsin fall fun.
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Sip, shop and stroll through downtown during the annual Fall Wine and Beer Walk.
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Wind down with a seasonal dinner at Velvet Buffalo or the restaurant and wine bar at Hidden Creek Estates.
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Take Sunday slow with walking trails, brunch and one last fall-flavored stop before heading home.
FRIDAY
Check in & get cozy.
First things first: you need a place to stay.
Beloit has two fabulous boutique hotels perfect for a fall weekend getaway. But if you’re looking for an overnight stay that’s a little more unexpected, there’s another option just beyond the city.
Hidden Creek Estates in neighboring Roscoe, Illinois, offers one of the area’s most unique places to stay: a wine barrel.
Yes, a literal wine barrel.
The barrels are cozy, design-forward suites made for two, complete with plenty of little luxuries. They have an on-site restaurant and wine bar, which feels appropriate. You’re staying in a wine barrel after all; you might as well enjoy some wine while you’re there.
Settle in, get cozy and rest up. You have a full day of fall ahead.
SATURDAY MORNING
Start with something seasonal
Every good fall day should start with a fall-themed caffeinated drink. Thankfully, downtown Beloit has you covered.
Stop by Bagels & More or Blue Collar Coffee Co. for breakfast and a seasonal drink, preferably pumpkin spice flavored.
Ready? Perfect, it’s apple time.
Make a trip to The Apple Hut
A fall trip to Beloit without a stop at The Apple Hut feels a little incomplete.
This local Beloit-area orchard is a favorite fall destination, with more than a dozen varieties of apples, along with apple pies, pastries, caramel apples, pumpkin bread, cider, jams and plenty of other reasons to walk out carrying more than you planned.
And then there are the apple cider donuts. You can never forget to get the apple cider donuts.
Indulge and get a dozen - or a couple dozen. It’s fall; no one will judge.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Sip, shop & stroll your way through downtown Beloit
After your afternoon of classic Wisconsin fall activities, head back to Beloit, freshen up and trade the cider for something a little more grown-up.
The second weekend in October, the Downtown Beloit Fall Wine and Beer Walk takes over downtown Beloit from 2p.m.–6 p.m.
The annual fall event gives visitors the chance to sip, stroll and shop their way through local downtown businesses. General admission includes a commemorative wine glass and two-ounce wine pours at participating venues of your choice.
Along the way, explore downtown Beloit shops, discover new favorites and enjoy an afternoon with your favorite people.
Planning your trip around the Fall Wine Walk? Make reservations and book your overnight stay early so you can turn the event into a full Beloit fall getaway.
SATURDAY EVENING
Settle in for a seasonal dinner
After a full day of fall adventures, you’ve earned a good dinner.
If you’re staying in downtown Beloit, make a reservation at Velvet Buffalo, where the menu changes with the seasons. Settle in with a glass of wine and see what fall flavors have made their way onto the menu.
Or, if you’re staying at Hidden Creek Estates, make your way back to the property and keep things cozy with dinner at the on-site restaurant and wine bar. No need to venture out again - just settle in for a good meal, a glass of wine and an easy end to a full fall day.
Whichever you choose, take your time. Order the appetizer. Get the wine. And yes, you should probably get dessert.
SUNDAY
Sip, shop & stroll your way through downtown Beloit
After a full Saturday, Sunday morning deserves a slower pace. Sleep in a little. Make some coffee. Step outside your wine barrel and take in the fall morning.
Hidden Creek Estates has 3.5 miles of walking trails across its property, so take a stroll before checking out, or simply enjoy a quiet morning on your private patio.
Then make your way back toward Beloit for brunch and one last seasonal sip before heading home.
And yes, this is also the appropriate time to eat whichever apple cider donut you wisely saved from yesterday. If there are any left.
Plan your fall getaway to Beloit, Wisconsin
Fall weekends don't need much: good food, crisp weather, something warm to drink and a few people you actually like spending 48 hours with.
In Beloit, you can pack a weekend with apple orchards, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, seasonal treats, downtown shopping, local restaurants and special fall events, all while leaving plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the season.
So, grab your sweater, make the plans and get Beloit Bound this fall.