{"id":7050099,"date":"2026-08-28T15:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/chasing-fall-magic-on-wisconsins-cranberry-highway-solo-travel-girls-adventures\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T15:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T15:45:47","slug":"chasing-fall-magic-on-wisconsins-cranberry-highway-solo-travel-girls-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7050099","title":{"rendered":"Chasing Fall Magic on Wisconsin\u2019s Cranberry Highway \u2013 Solo Travel Girl&#8217;s Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclosure: Some posts on this blog may contain affiliate links. As an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/jenniferhuber?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Associate<\/a>, I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"is-style-text-muted wp-block-paragraph\">On a sunny Saturday in October, I drove through the tiny town of Babcock, passed an Ocean Spray facility, and noticed bright red cranberries lining the roadway. Without a doubt, I was literally on Wisconsin\u2019s Cranberry Highway. Even better, I was on my way to checking off a bucket list dream: wading in a bog surrounded by a floating sea of cranberries.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-520107\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Preparing to step into a marsh full of floating, bright red cranberries during Rooted in Red's Harvest Experience in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Waders-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preparing to step into a marsh full of floating, bright red cranberries during Rooted in Red\u2019s Harvest Experience in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I slipped into a pair of oversized waders and stepped into knee-deep water teeming with vibrant red berries. It felt like I had wandered into an Ocean Spray commercial \u2013 and for a moment, I was the star. On the photographer\u2019s cue, I bent down, scooped up a handful of cranberries, tossed them into the air, and hoped she captured the magic of that moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve been obsessed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelwisconsin.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/tours-and-excursions\/cranberry-highway\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.travelwisconsin.com\/things-to-do\/attractions\/tours-and-excursions\/cranberry-highway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisconsin\u2019s Cranberry Highway <\/a>for ages, imagining myself driving its 50 miles and hopping into waist-deep bogs helping with the harvest. Last October, I finally made it happen thanks to Rooted in Red\u2019s Harvest Experience. Well, I drove the highway and hopped in a bog, but I didn\u2019t help with the harvest. The entire weekend was fall perfection: a Saturday full of sunshine and blue skies, warm fall colors, delicious food, and of course, bright red cranberries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Main-Building-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Unbelievable Float at Apple Holler, Sturtevant<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because I arrived late Friday night, I hit the ground running Saturday with a detour south of Milwaukee to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appleholler.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.appleholler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Holler<\/a> in Sturtevant. It\u2019s the opposite direction of cranberry country, but absolutely worth the trip \u2014 months later, I\u2019m still dreaming about it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-768x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"The amazing apple cider float from Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis., Oct. 18, 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-520129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Float-edit2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The amazing apple cider float from Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis., Oct. 18, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I went for the apple cider float and discovered their caramel apples, house-made apple cider donuts, and charming farm. The float is a foodie\u2019s fantasy: fresh, sweet apple cider blended with soft serve vanilla ice cream, served in a cup rimmed with buttery caramel and chopped nuts, topped with an apple cider donut, whipped cream, and a caramel drizzle. If fall had a personality, this would be it. So dang good! I also took home a crisp apple coated in gooey caramel and pecans \u2014 a sinfully delicious treat that may lure me back to Wisconsin this fall.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"520126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"One of the many photo opps at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis. Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Selfie-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the many photo opps at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis. Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520127\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"One of the resident goats at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis. Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Goat-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the resident goats at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis. Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"432\" data-id=\"520125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C432&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A walk-through display about Johnny Appleseed at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C691&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C518&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1036&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1382&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C432&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Johnny-Appleseed-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A walk-through display about Johnny Appleseed at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During my visit, I wandered through Apple Holler\u2019s farm area (admission required), complete with a Johnny Appleseed tribute, goats galore, photo ops, and kid friendly activities that are equally delightful for solo adults. (Apple Holler, 5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, Wis. 53177; Tel: (262) 884-7100)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solo Travel Girl Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Arrive right at opening. I walked in with no line; by the time I left, people were queued up outside.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Road sign for Wetherby Cranberry Co. along Wisconsin's Cranberry Highway in Warrens, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-sign-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Road sign for Wetherby Cranberry Co. along Wisconsin\u2019s Cranberry Highway in Warrens, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruising the Wisconsin Cranberry Highway<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People often think of New England, like Massachusetts or Maine, when they think cranberries, but Wisconsin leads the world in cranberry production. So it makes perfect sense the state has a designated roadway system winding through cranberry country.<br \/>From Apple Holler, I drove about 3.5 hours north to Warrens to visit the now closed Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center, then hopped onto the Cranberry Highway toward Wisconsin Rapids, cruising portions of Highways 54 and 173.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" data-id=\"520144\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1.jpg?resize=640%2C404&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Crates inside Wetherby Cranberry Co., Warrens, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C646&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C484&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C969&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1292&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C404&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wetherby-Cranberry-Packing-Boxes-rev-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crates inside Wetherby Cranberry Co., Warrens, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inside Wetherby Cranberry Co., Warrens, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wethery-Cranberry-Belt-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inside Wetherby Cranberry Co., Warrens, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi-Generational Farming at Wetherby Cranberry Company<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On my way to Rooted in Red, I passed several cranberry farms and pulled into <a href=\"https:\/\/freshcranberries.com\/cranberry-events-visit-us\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/freshcranberries.com\/cranberry-events-visit-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wetherby Cranberry Company<\/a> to pick up fresh cranberries and craisins (dried cranberries). This family-owned marsh has been operating since 1905 and now involves six generations. The berries I brought home were delicious; there\u2019s just something special about buying directly from the farm.<\/p>\n<p>Although I missed their official harvest day by a couple of weeks, the kind woman working filled me in on the harvest process and the farm\u2019s history. As I browsed displays and artifacts showcasing generations of cranberry farming, I wondered how many people at Thanksgiving think about where their cranberries come from. (Wetherby Cranberry Company, 3365 Auger Rd., Warrens, Wis. 54666; Tel: (608)-378-4813)<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience.jpg?resize=640%2C321&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Why yes, cranberries don't quite taste how I think they should. Rooted in Red, Wisconsin Rapids; Aug. 2026. Photos: Tianna Marie Media\" class=\"wp-image-520119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience.jpg?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience.jpg?resize=768%2C385&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience.jpg?resize=640%2C321&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Why yes, cranberries don\u2019t quite taste how I think they should. Rooted in Red, Wisconsin Rapids; Aug. 2026. Photos: Tianna Marie Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rooted in Red Harvest Experience (My Whole Trip Evolved Around this Cranberry Experience!)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next stop: Wisconsin Rapids for the moment I planned the entire trip around \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rootedinred.co\/events\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rootedinred.co\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rooted in Red\u2019s Harvest Experience at Dempze Cranberry Co.<\/a>. The experience at this fifth generation cranberry farm includes a wagon ride to the marsh, wader use, time in the bog with floating cranberries, and a professional photo session.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arriving early, I relaxed inside the gorgeous 1939 Harvest Barn, where a bar serves cranberry centric drinks and I ended up chatting with fellow visitors, most of whom were Wisconsin locals. We compared notes on my weekend itinerary and their recommendations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"The author, Jennifer Huber, Solo Travel Girl, at the Rooted in Red Harvest Experience in Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C512&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?w=1398&amp;ssl=1 1398w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jenn-Rooted-in-Red-Harvest-Experience-Toss-rev.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author, Jennifer Huber, Solo Travel Girl, at the Rooted in Red Harvest Experience in Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When my time slot arrived, we climbed into an open air wagon and rode out to the marsh. A guide explained the cranberry growing process. Spoiler: it\u2019s a lot of work! Cranberries float because they\u2019re mostly hollow, which is why farmers flood the marshes during harvest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience2.jpg?resize=640%2C285&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience2.jpg?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience2.jpg?resize=300%2C134&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience2.jpg?resize=768%2C342&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STG-Blog-Rooted-Red-Experience2.jpg?resize=640%2C285&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STG-Blog-Rooted Red Experience2 \u2013 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the marsh, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4xPA7pT\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4xPA7pT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waders of all sizes<\/a> awaited. I grabbed the smallest pair, though I could\u2019ve fit two or three of me inside. Cute? No. Functional? Absolutely. I stepped confidently into the marsh, surrounded by thousands of bright red cranberries, feeling like a commercial star.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photographer asked me to bite into a fresh cranberry, I had no idea how sour they were. Although I struggled to hide it, my puckered expression said it all. After the photo session, I felt accomplished and grateful for the experience. As a solo traveler, I truly appreciate a photographer was there to capture this experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520147\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"1939 Harvest Barn at Rooted in Red at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Exterior-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1939 Harvest Barn at Rooted in Red at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520148\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"1939 Harvest Barn at Rooted in Red at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Interior-tables-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inside 1939 Harvest Barn at Rooted in Red at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wagon carrying Rooted in Red Harvest Experience guests at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Tractor-to-Marsh2-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wagon carrying Rooted in Red Harvest Experience guests at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I headed back to the barn, hopped into my rental car, and began the drive toward Milwaukee, but not before stopping for a Wisconsin classic: fried cheese curds. (Rooted in Red, 1060 Center St., Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. 54494; Tel: (715) 544 7438)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solo Travel Girl Tips: <\/em><\/strong>Booking a harvest session about an hour or two before sunset yields that rich golden glow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Incredibly crispy, yet gooey beer battered cheese curds from Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant in Fremont, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?w=2016&amp;ssl=1 2016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-fried-cheese-curds.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Incredibly crispy, yet gooey beer battered cheese curds from Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant in Fremont, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beer Battered Cheese Curds at Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant. Yes, Please!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I kinda feel like it\u2019s an unwritten rule that when you visit Wisconsin, you must indulge in at least one cheese experience. Back in my tourism career in the 2000s, I visited Mars Cheese Castle in Kenosha. Yumola! It\u2019s been decades since I had a proper cheese fix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure where to find great cheese curds, I asked my AI assistant for suggestions along my route. I landed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgebarfremont.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bridgebarfremont.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant <\/a>in Fremont, and wowza! Those beer battered cheese curds were magical. Served hot in a wire basket, they were crispy on the outside and ooey gooey inside.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"520152\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior-1024x768.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant in Freemont, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?w=2016&amp;ssl=1 2016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Exterior.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant in Freemont, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"520153\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tender and crispy fried fish with battered onion rings at Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant in Freemont, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?w=2016&amp;ssl=1 2016w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bridge-Bar-Fried-Fish.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tender and crispy fried fish with battered onion rings at Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant in Freemont, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also ordered a fried fish dinner, because when in Wisconsin, it just feels right. The fish fillets were hot, crispy, and tender, and the battered onion rings were another win. Everything was delicious, however, being on a <a href=\"https:\/\/solotravelgirl.com\/my-mounjaro-journey\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"519125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GLP 1 for Type 2 diabetes,<\/a> I only enjoyed a few bites before hitting the road for Milwaukee. (Bridge Bar &amp; Restaurant, 101 W Main St., Fremont, Wis. 54940; Tel: 920 446 3300)<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=640%2C411&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Patterson Orchards in New Berlin, Wis., was the perfect spot to pick up apples, apple cider donuts, and caramel apples before heading to the airport and then home. Oct. 19, 2025\" class=\"wp-image-520154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=1024%2C658&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=768%2C493&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=1536%2C987&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=2048%2C1316&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?resize=640%2C411&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Patterson-Orchard.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patterson Orchards in New Berlin, Wis., was the perfect spot to pick up apples, apple cider donuts, and caramel apples before heading to the airport and then home. Oct. 19, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grabbing One Last Taste of Fall at Patterson Orchards, New Berlin<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Departure day. Darn! My quick fall escape was ending, and I needed more goodies to bring back to the Sunshine State. Perhaps it was time to go, it was raining. I already had a caramel apple from Apple Holler, dried cranberries from Warrens, and fresh and dried cranberries from Wetherby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before heading to the airport, I stopped at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100057301218106#\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100057301218106#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patterson Orchards<\/a> in New Berlin for another caramel apple, a small bag of Honeycrisp apples, and one last apple cider donut. The apples lived up to their name, crisp, juicy, and perfect for sharing. Patterson Orchards is family owned with an old-fashioned farm market vibe, offering a variety of apples (I had no idea there were so many!) plus seasonal goodies like pumpkins and cider. (Patterson Orchards, 4607 S 124th St., New Berlin, Wis. 53151; Tel: (414) 425-0563)<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beautiful fall colors at Lyon Park in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wisconsin-Fall-Colors-trees-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful fall colors at Lyon Park in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for Fall Magic, Wisconsin<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While waiting for my flight back to reality, I grabbed and snacked on a bag of squeaky cheese curds from one of the airport shops. It was the perfect sendoff for a whirlwind whimsical Wisconsin visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the question is, where should I chase fall next?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beautiful Wisconsin fall colors at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Apple-Holler-Fall-Leaves-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful Wisconsin fall colors at Apple Holler in Sturtevant, Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"520158\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Truck at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 18, 2025.\" class=\"wp-image-520158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/solotravelgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rooted-in-Red-Dempze-Cranberry-Co-Truck2-rev-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Truck at Dempze Cranberry Co., in Wisconsin Rapids, Oct. 18, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where I Stayed in Milwaukee<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For my 40-hour visit to Wisconsin, I stayed in two different hotels. Carefully planning all the details beforehand, I secured reservations at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn &amp; Suites Milwaukee North (7035 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, Wis. 53217; Tel: 414-446?5900) for the first night. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for the second, I didn\u2019t book anything, unsure how my Sunday would plan out. I initially mapped up some hikes or thought up running downtown to quickly visit the Fonzi statue and\/or Harley-Davidson Museum but decided that was really pushing it. So, I ended up staying at Fairfield by Marriott Inn &amp; Suites Milwaukee Airport (6460 S 13th St, Oak Creek, Wis. 53154; Tel: 414-570?8888.) Both were comfortable and I\u2019d stay with either again. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disclosure: Some posts on this blog may contain affiliate links. As an\u00a0Amazon Associate, I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. 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