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One of the vehicles on the Original Wisconsin Ducks tour heads into the water. (Alistair Wearmouth)
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By Alistair Wearmouth
  • Don't miss the International Crane Foundation, a few miles south of Wisconsin Dells in Baraboo. It's the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane, including the critically endangered whooping crane.
  • The Avalanche roller coaster at Timber Falls Adventure Park has been rated one of the "Top 20 Coasters in the World" by reviewers at coasterfanatics.com. This wood-steel hybrid is an old-school ride that includes a 62-degree drop, the second steepest in North America.
  • Find respite from the ear-splitting cacophony of the indoor water-park scene and roaring jet boats on the Wisconsin River by portaging yourself (and a companion) from Lake Delton into tranquil Mirror Lake, where boats are limited to a "no wake speed." Kayak rentals are available from Lake Delton Watersports.
  • Go for a hike on a section of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a 1,200-mile route that traces the farthest advance of the last glacier in Wisconsin about 15,000 years ago. A 13.7-mile section loops through Devil's Lake State Park, located about 15 miles south of downtown Wisconsin Dells.
  • Spend a night in the Seth Peterson Cottage, the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home available for rent to the public. Sleeping four, the well-appointed (and somewhat pricey) log cabin sits on a bluff overlooking Mirror Lake in Mirror Lake State Park.

Wisconsin Dells Travel Guide

By Alistair Wearmouth
There are dozens of indoor and outdoor attractions in Wisconsin Dells, from adrenaline-fueled jet-boat rides to more quirky things like putt-putt golf and haunted houses. With more than 20 of them, the area bills itself as "The Water Park Capital of the World" and has the largest indoor and outdoor water parks in the country. First piece of advice? Don't feel pressure to hit 'em all. Pick a place with the appropriate mix of slides, pools, and activities for your group's various ages and swimming abilities (not to mention the best rates). Mega-resorts including Chula Vista Resort and Kalahari Resort offer guests complimentary access to their sprawling aquazones, but non-guests can also gain entry with daily or seasonal passes. Read More

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from: $64

RiverWalk Hotel

1015 River Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $100

Polynesian Resort Hotel

857 North Frontage Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $110

Caribbean Club Resort

1093 Canyon Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Map

Distance: 2.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
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Attractions

International Crane Foundation

expert favorite attraction
E-11376 Shady Lane Rd., P.O. Box 447
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913

Distance: 5.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The International Crane Foundation promotes public awareness through the conservation of these stately birds and the wet- and grassland preserves where they thrive.... Read More
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The Cheese Factory Restaurant

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521 Wisconsin Dells Parkway S.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965

Distance: 2.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Enjoy our breakfast til 2 pm! We are locally owned and operated, in a lovingly restored old cheese... Read More
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Circus World Museum

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550 Water St.
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913

Distance: 11.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Bring the kids to see the big show, animals, and collection of wagons, photographs, posters, and advertisements from world-famous circus shows such as Ringling and Barnum & Bailey's.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Wisconsin Dells

Distance (mi.)
Milwaukee General Mitchell Airport 105.2 map
Chicago O'Hare International Airport 149.1 map
Chicago Midway Airport 163.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Wisconsin Dells

Distance (mi.)
Madison Dane County Regional Airport 40.7 map
La Crosse Municipal Airport 76.0 map
Appleton Outagamie County Airport 76.5 map

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