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 5 Best Observatories & Planetariums 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. Kovac Planetarium
2. Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This state of the art planetarium offers weekly weekend shows for audiences of all ages! The 40 foot dome with 90 theater style seats now boasts a new 4k Digistar system with surround sound speakers. Each show consists of a presenter led star talk and a full dome planetarium show! Not only can you catch a show, but the planetarium also offers free sky watching events the first Friday of each month.
Reviewed By 501MaryC
The planetarium offers hour long individual programs for both children and adults. The seating is comfortable and every seat allows wonderful viewing. The "shows" carry you into another dimension of not only beauty but also learning. We now watch for new "shows" for adults and attend regularly. We are hooked! When you are done or even before the show you can enjoy the Retzer Nature Center which can be experienced indoors or out doors.
3. Yerkes Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 327 reviews
The Yerkes Observatory is currently closed to the public and is expected to reopen in late 2019 or early 2020. Watch this listing for more information as it becomes available. The Observatory is the home of the world's largest lens-type (refractor) telescope, and two other research-grade reflecting (mirror-type) telescopes. The building is beautifully preserved and ornamented in the Romanesque style with Roman brick and terra cotta, has three telescope domes (the largest is 90 feet in diameter and 10 stories in height), and is situated on 77 acres in a park-like setting. Tours of the building and the refractor are available Monday through Saturday. The cost is $10 per person age 18+ and $8 per person age 6 - 17. Tours conducted by expert guides last about an hour and include a description of history, architecture, science, astronomy and the Great Refractor. Weekday visitors must participate in a guided tour to see the interior of the building.
Reviewed By Cubanecho - Kenosha, United States
My family took a tour for my grandparents 50th anniversary and it was the highlight of the trip! With the knowledgeable tour guide, the fantastic architecture, and the amazingly telescopes; we were delighted to be in the presence of a truly wonderful historical-technological marvel. If you are in Lake Geneva and pass it by, you have missed out on a remarkable experience.
4. Barlow Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Barlow Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley opened to the public on March 20, 1998.This is a world-class facility for 3-D excitement, giant full-color special effects and crystal-clear, five-channel, 10,000 watt THX surround sound.The Barlow Planetarium has a 48-foot projection dome and seats 98 people, with four additional spaces for wheelchair access.An Evans and Sutherland Digistar II® star projector recreates a realistic night sky and 3-D effects which pull the audience into a virtual world.Interactive keypads at each seat allow audiences to get involved in performances.Cutting-edge Sky Skan® video projection and automation systems make this planetarium state-of-the-art.
Reviewed By N15TFandym - Burnett, United States
My wife and I decided on a whim to visit here and take in the "more than meets the eye" show . The staff was very friendly, the host was fun and informative and the show was very enjoyable. As a bonus, they had telescopes set up outside to see the moon and the stars.
