Top Things to do in Wisconsin
Top Hotels in Wisconsin
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
- 2. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
- 3. Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
- 4. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
- 5. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown
- 6. Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
- 7. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay
- 8. Radisson Hotel La Crosse
- 9. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
- 10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, La Crosse, WI
The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Wisconsin, United States
When you think “adventure travel” you probably think of far-flung places like Belize and Alaska—not Wisconsin. But if you’re an outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty of places to explore in Wisconsin. A vacation in Wisconsin can put you close to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which has excellent biking trails. Or choose Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands—kayakers will love exploring Lake Superior’s many caves and shipwrecks.
Packers fans don’t wear those cheese-wedge hats for nothing! Foodies will love tasting as many of Wisconsin’s artisanal cheeses as possible. Either drive from cheesemaker to cheesemaker, or choose a Wisconsin vacation in a town with a good farmers’ market—then the cheesemakers bring their wares to you. And what goes better with artisanal cheese than craft beer? In Milwaukee, visit the Lakefront and Sprecher Breweries for tours and tastings.
Wisconsin Dells is a classic family vacation destination. A vacation in Wisconsin Dells will put you close to all the excitement—you’ll have to tear the kids away from the theme parks, wave pools and water parks in Wisconsin Dells!
Lake Geneva boasts clean beaches, golf, and a small-town feel that definitely appeals to city dwellers—it’s a popular getaway for residents of Chicago.
Restaurants in Wisconsin
1. Lambeau Field
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,423 reviews
Welcome to Lambeau Field, the crown jewel of the National Football League! After undergoing a dramatic facelift in 2003, Lambeau Field has been transformed into to a year-round tourist destination with a host of new amenities and attractions. The Lambeau Field Atrium is home to the Packers Pro Shop, Packers Hall of Fame, Curly's Pub, and other Atrium dining, event, entertainment and retail options.
Reviewed By HappyTimeHollis - Norman Gardens, Australia
I spent two days at Lambeau Field. The first day was a Saturday, where I visited the Packers Hall of Fame, had a stadium tour with Packer's legend Leroy Butler and went to the Packers Pro Shop. Shout out to the lovely ladies behind the desk who loaded me up with a bunch of free promo gear to take back to my friends here in Australia and taught me how to deal with the freezing cold. The hall of fame was two stories of the history of not only the Green Bay Packers, but of football itself. Exhibits showing the evolution of player protection, important games of Packers history and the Packers Hall of Fame display room (full of bronzed footballs, each with the details of important figures in Packers history) were highlights. After this I took a pre-booked alumni tour. Whilst originally a little hesitant because of the price (about AUD$100), this turned out to be the most amazing part of the day. Leroy Butler - four time Pro-Bowl cornerback and inventor of the Lambeau Leap - took us into the owner's box, through the tunnels and out next to the field itself (which unfortunately we weren't able to go onto due to the game happening the next day) to take photos with us all behind the end zone. Finishing off the evening, I went downstairs into the Packers Pro Shop. Literally any product you could think of was available with a green G logo on it, although the prices were exorbitant. The staff were absolutely lovely and helpful though. To top off my brilliant day, as I stood alone in the carpark in dark, freezing weather facing a 20 minute wait for my Uber, I saw this large man running towards me screaming "Hey Australia! Let's take some more selfies!!!" It was none other than Leroy Butler, who waited with me in the freezing cold, peppering me with questions about Australia. Leroy - if you see this, the offer is still there to show you Australia if you ever come over. My second day was Sunday game day, Packers vs the visiting Atlanta Falcons. For fifteen years of fandom I had dreamed of seeing an NFL game live, and finally I was about to see my beloved Packers at home. First of all, although the line-up was huge, the security staff managed to keep things moving incredibly fast - no small feat considering attendance was over 78,000 people! Concessions were typically expensive, but in freezing temperatures being able to buy hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps in it was one of the best things I could imagine. One of the most surprising things about Lambeau is that no matter where your seats are, you are guaranteed a great view of the field. It truly is a marvel of engineering. Thankfully I was in the lower section, about 15 rows back from the field on the 30 yard line, but everyone around me was wild and having a lot of fun, encouraging me to get involved as we beat the Falcons. I even got to see Aaron Rodgers break an NFL record (completed passes without an interception)! A tip for people from warmer climates - dress in layers. No, more layers than that. Before wind chill it was -10 degrees Celsius (wind chill taking it down past -20C) in the middle of the day. Maybe it's because I'm from tropical Australia, but I wore four layers of clothing plus mittens and a beanie and still was shivering cold. Heating pads are also essential purchases. All in all, Lambeau was somehow even better than I dreamed it would be. I will be back again some day.
2. Cave Point County Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,203 reviews
The park is open everyday from 8 to 5.
Reviewed By AndrewFromMadison - Madison, United States
Whenver we go up to Door County - whether to pick cherries or to relax on Washington Island - we almost always stop at Cave Point Park to get amazed at the way the lake pounds under the shore, creating these unique "caves" down below. It's hard to get tired watching the work of waves...
3. Forevertron
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Admission: Free. Hours: M, Th, Fri, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su Noon - 5 pm. (Call to verify)
Reviewed By 2trvel
This free sculpture park is a 'do not miss' if you are anywhere near Madison, WI. It's a testimony to imagination and artistry. Flocks of giant birds made of musical instruments, whimsical critters made of junk you tossed out last week, giant insects made of old farm equipment, fortresses from outer space made of who knows what - Dr. Seuss would have been perfectly at home here, and your kids will be too. It's pure magic - and it's free! (but make a donation to keep this place alive!). Not sure how much longer it will be there either. Dr. Evermor is in his 80s and the park sits on land that the family does not own. I hope some visionary museum will buy up the entire collection and give them a new home.
4. Bigfoot Zipline
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,425 reviews
Open Year Round! Fast, fun and exhilarating. This 2 hour spectacular adventure offers nature lovers and thrill seekers, aged 4-80, an epic opportunity to zip through the treetops on a network of cables suspended high above the forest floor.This original course is a true treetop canopy tour and the first World Class Zipline in Wisconsin Dells. You will zip from tower to tower through majestic oaks and northwoods pines on 7 separate ziplines ranging from 462' - 1397' long.
5. LondonDairy Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
LondonDairy Alpacas has been in business for more than two decades on a ranch that has been family owned for four generations. Approximately 50 alpacas make their residence here. We feature one-hour guided interactive, educational tours for all ages; the young and the young at heart for a fee. Reservations MUST be made in advance, preferably at least 24 hours. We can accommodate large groups, bus groups, scouts, family reunions, 4-H clubs, school groups, and visiting tourists. Our gift and South American wine store is located in the former bottling plant which was built during the 1940's. We offer a wide range of alpaca products from yarn to roving, finished products such as sweaters, hats, mittens, gloves, socks, collectible bears and figurines. Alpaca fiber is 3x warmer than sheep wool and 7x stronger. It is hypoallergenic and has natural thermal and wicking properties.
Reviewed By WeBSeats - Boulder Junction, United States
On a cool summer day, we decided to visit the Alpaca farm - called for an appointment (tour) and settled on a time. On arrival, we were greeted by Laura (retired High School Special Ed teacher) - oh my gosh - this lady talked for over an hour without benefit of notes or a teleprompter and to say that she really, really knows alpacas is an understatement. She covered the history of how and why alpacas came to the US and how they adapted to our environment versus that of Peru. We were provided with an opportunity to pretend to be "inspectors" of recently sheared "fiber" (don't call it fleece or wool) - after much instruction we were told to sort the various offerings into "grades" - 5 choices - from best to worst. Just like a teacher - we were set up for failure. We only got 2 of the 5 correct and were advised not to surrender our day jobs. .. Kevin Stoer (the owner) has a gorgeous, immaculate farm and his prize winning alpacas are evidenced by the overwhelming number of Blue Ribbons achieved in competitions globally. We were afforded an opportunity to feed several of the males which delighted us all. The gift store is still a work-in-process, but there were several really good buys and some extremely interesting uses for the alpaca fiber. Worth the visit and then some - we'll be going back again next year on our Door County tour. By the way - find out how Kevin protects his alpacas from predators - an extremely unique approach to alarm systems. P.S. Considering the $6 tour fee - this is a steal and well worth the time and effort.
6. Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 837 reviews
The Tristan Crist Magic Theatre features world-class magic, comedy and illusions in an entertaining 60 minute performance. Located in beautiful Lake Geneva, WI. Open year-round, reserve your tickets today to witness this incredible show.
Reviewed By gabrielew994
Me and my daughters first magic show.We loved the whole show,I highly recommend going,it is so worth it and its only 1 mile from Lake Geneva.Great show!!I want to go again in the near future.
7. Elusive Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 767 reviews
Elusive Escape Rooms offers NEW, fun, and immersive escape rooms for everyone in Wisconsin Dells! You and your team are locked in a themed room where you have 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and discover keys and combinations to escape the room before your time is up! Elusive Escape Rooms are fun with your family, friends, and co-workers!
Reviewed By rachelrepinski - Sharon, United States
Went two days in a row! The first night Kayla guided us through the great outdoors and the second night Andrew guided us through the serial killer the butcher. Both workers were very helpful and friendly. The rooms are intricate and well thought out.
8. Dells Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 327 reviews
Welcome to the new wave of live adventure entertainment! Do you have what it takes to escape? Check us out today! ***WE ARE STILL OPEN AND WANT TO HELP YOU ESCAPE REALITY! WE ARE WORKING HARD TO MAKE SURE WE CAN OFFER YOU A SAFE PLACE TO ENJOY SOME OF YOUR FREE TIME. ALL OF OUR ROOMS WILL BE PRIVATE *** You can book via our website or directly through Facebook up to one hour before your desired game time. We will be open for walk-in games Friday-Sunday (with online reservations still available for those days!) so stop on by and say hello! Do you have what it takes to ESCAPE?! Book your reservations online today!
Reviewed By alyssagG717KR - Chicago, United States
Jamie was an amazing game master she really made our experience fun and full of laughter!! I went with 5 other friends and we all had and amazing time!
9. Circus World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 656 reviews
Circus World in Baraboo is America's favorite circus attraction! Baraboo was home to The Ringling Bros. Circus from 1884 thru 1918, and during those thirty-four years the operation grew to become the largest circus enterprise the world has ever known. Although the Ringlings left in 1918, many of their original structures survived.During the summer months, see the world’s largest collection of glorious parade wagons plus 7 authentic Ringling Bros. buildings filled with colorful, big top memories. Experience the thrill that never grows old at Circus World!The health and safety of our customers, our employees, and our communities remains a top priority. Circus World is pleased to welcome back guests starting June 1, 2021. May all your days be circus days!
Reviewed By WIWoman53092
My husband and I had a delightful day of learning, laughs and pure enjoyment! We thoroughly enjoyed the tasteful re-creation of the old time circus atmosphere, wonderfully restored circus wagons, and the Big Top show complete with elephants and talented, devoted performers. Kids will have fun, so so did we as adults! Too many photos to share, but here are two. Thank you Circus World for our FUNDAY MONDAY.
10. Devil's Lake State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,230 reviews
Devil's Lake has great hiking trails.
Reviewed By GenevieveK466
I’ve been in love with Devils Lake ever since I first came here more than 30 years ago. No matter what time of year, it never fails to deliver beautiful views and great walks. Whether here for the day or the week, this place is worth the visit. There’s a beach in both the north and south shore and boat rentals (kayaks, row boats and paddle boats) to rent, concession stands, charcoal grills and LOTS of picnic tables. And the trails are wonderful. If you plan on camping, make reservations as soon as possible as they fill up quickly. Only $3/car if you’re a senior. Great way to spend a day.
