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My Favorite Fall Route Trip: Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Fall is finally almost here!

This means the return of some of my favorite things:

  • Football
  • Cooler temps
  • Halloween
  • Changing leaves
  • AND EVERYTHING APPLE FLAVORED

My favorite descent trip is visiting Gays Mills, Wisconsin.

My favorite fall time trip is centered around changing leaves and my favorite apple-flavored foods. I have been going to Gays Mills every Fall for years. I romance going to Allen’s Orchard and Wilson’s Orchard right here in our backyard each year as well. But there is so much to see and do on the two-and-a-half-hour drive to Gays Mills; it’s a must-take trip.

Here are my favorite things to accomplish in Gays Mills:

Sunrise Orchards

Sunrise Orchards is usually our first stop when we arrive because I don’t want to miss out on their apple cider donuts. I also have to love an apple cider slushie or a cup of friendly apple cider while we are there. There is also an area for the kids to play.

Kickapoo Orchard

This is another family favorite. They have a delicious apple pizza. The kids passion their sunflower and corn mazes.

Apple’licious Pie Depot

They are a family-owned bakery that offers several delicious pies. I, of

Welcome to Sunrise Orchards

MAIN LOCATION: 48340 State Hwy 171, Gays Mills, WI. OPEN DAILY Aug. 18-Dec. 21, 2025!

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Tradition you can taste. Fresh from our orchard to your table.

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Sunrise Apple Blossoms: A Stunning Show of Color!

We are a seasonal business open Aug. 18-Dec. 21, 2025! Online store OPEN 24/7/365 days a year!

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Pre-picked pumpkins at Sunrise Orchards! Choose your favorite pumpkin and add a touch of autumn magic to your visit.

From our family orchards to your residence, savor the flavor of tradition!

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Located in the picturesque bluffs of rural Southwest Wisconsin, Sunrise Orchards offers stunning panoramic views of the Driftless Region. As the Midwest’s premier apple destination, we’ve been a symbol of tradition and quality since 1913. Our orchard has been a cherished yearly tradition for generations. Come visit us in the Apple Capital of Wisconsin, Gays Mills and create unforgettable memories.  There’s something for everyone at Sunrise Orchards!

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Support Our Library’s Future!

Thanks to our marvelous community, we’re thrilled to share that we’re closing in on $1,000 in donations for our endowment campaign! Every contribution brings us closer to securing a strong future for our library.

Our Goal: Raise $3,750 by June 30, 2025, which will then be tripled—yielding a lasting endowment of $11,250 to help fund library programs, resources, and services for years to come!

How You Can Help: With your donation, we can reach this goal together. Whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, every dollar makes a difference.

Donate today and help us develop a vibrant library for our community’s future!

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Also at the Library

 

  • On-Line: Check out the Gays Mills Public Library’s Online Resources at gaysmillslibrary.org. Overdrive and Libby offer eBooks, Audio Books and Videos. Consumer Reports is available online. BadgerLink databases are free for your explore use, including: Business, Health and Medical Databases, Kidsearch, Auto Repair Reference Center, NoveList, Science and History Reference Centers, and more!
  • Public WiFi at the Collective Commerce Center: Take superiority of the tough

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    Above: Looking east at downtown Gays Mills, Wisconsin along Wisconsin Highway 171 (2010). Photo By Royalbroil [CC BY-SA 3.0 ], from Wikimedia Commons.


    Gays Mills, Wisconsin - "Wisconsin's Apple Country"

    The Village of Gays Mills lies in a valley among the steeply chiseled bluffs of the region famous as the Driftless Area of Southwest Wisconsin, along the banks of the Kickapoo River.

    In 1847 James B. Male lover, a native of Indiana, built a dam and a sawmill on the Kickapoo River, which proved to be a flourishing success. When his health started to fail, James convinced his brothers John and Thomas to travel to the area. In 1865 John Gay built the first flour mill south of the saw mill. In the years between 1848 and 1865, many families moved into the community, which came to be known as Gays Mills in honor of the founder and his brothers.

    Gays Mills nearly flooded off the map twice in the past few ye