Vacation in the Dells
Welcome to Wisconsin Dells! Whether you prefer natural scenic beauty or the endless fun, we invite you to join us for a vacation you will never forget. The Dells is an enormously popular year round attraction for family vacationers.
Wisconsin Dells offers great lodging choices at hundreds of hotels, motels, resorts, and campgrounds. When you’re hungry, choose from the simplicity of a fast food restaurant, a family fun meal with a Northwood’s theme, or an elegant romantic dining experience overlooking the Wisconsin River. Come to relax and enjoy the natural beauty and fantastic scenery of the Northwood’s.
The Dells is famous for the unique towering sandstone rock formations, majestic pine covered bluffs, and grand views of the meandering Wisconsin River.
Outdoor Water Parks
Whether it is winter or summer, Wisconsin Dells has a water park for you! Enjoy the warm summer weather by spending a sunny day with your family at the world's largest outdoor water park. Or beat the snow and cold weather and enjoy a weekend getaway at America's largest indoor water park.
Noahs Ark Water Park
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Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
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Indoor Water Parks
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Theme Parks
The Dells is "a unique vacation destination" for kids and adults of all ages. We are home to the “world's largest indoor and outdoor water parks” and some of the greatest amusement parks in the entire country. With over 20 water-amusement parks Wisconsin Dells attractions will keep you dripping wet and screaming with excitement all day. This is exactly why we call the Dells the "Water Park Capital of the Universe."
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
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Amusement Parks
Extreme World
We went to Extreme World last summer to try the bungee jumping. Obviously, we were a bit nervous about jumping but it turned out to be an event we will not soon forget. It was a little more than we figured, but for something we’d probably never do again was well worth it. They also have other Wisconsin Dells attractions and rides such as the Skycoaster, Ejection Seat, and Terminal Velocity which we’d like to go back and try. They don’t call it Extreme World for nothing.
1800 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
608-254-4111
www.extremeworld.com
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Riverview Park and Waterworld
Riverview Park and Waterworld has a nice mix of water and amusement rides. Riverview Park is smaller than the giant water parks but is less expensive and so less crowded. They offer three 50 foot water slides, five Rapids inner tube rides, and a wave pool. They also have a large selection of amusement rides and go-carts. We went there last summer and only a short wait in line for rides.
If you pay for an all day adult or kids pass you get the next day admission free. So if you have a lot of kids and plan on staying in the Dells for a couple of days, this is a steal. Their night-pass is unbeatable for teens who want to pay once and ride the go-carts all night.
700 Highway 12
608-254-2608
www.riverviewpark.com
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Timber Falls Adventure Park
The Avalanche, a wood roller coaster with 10-story drops and 70-degree banks, is the main attraction at Timber Falls, and it doesn’t disappoint. Timber Falls also sports the Skyscraper Thrill Ride, Timber Wolf Log Ride, and some extreme mini-golfing at Timber Falls Adventure Golf. If you aren’t one for crowds and long lines, Timber Falls Adventure Park is for you.
Broadway & Stand Rock Road
608-254-8414
www.timberfallspark.com
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Choose from Hundreds of Attractions!
There are hundreds of additional Wisconsin Dells attractions plus unique shopping on Main Street. These are just some of the reasons Wisconsin Dells is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country!
Check out the entertainment at your choice of the Ski, Sky, and Stage Show, a live stage show with mystifying magic, the strange sights and sounds at the Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, or see all of your favorite performers live at the Crystal Grand Music Theatre.
The Dells has much more to offer than just water parks. If you're feeling lucky, check out the Ho-Chunk Bingo and Casino. If you want to take it easy, enjoy a smooth scenic ride down on the Wisconsin River on one of the famous Dells Duck Boat Tours. Check out all of the Wisconsin Dells attractions below.
Live Performance, Theatre
The Tommy Bartlett Show
I have personally been a visitor to the Tommy Bartlett Water Show on many occasions. In fact, several of my hometown high school friends performed in the water ski show several years ago. The ski and boat show is as good as or better than ever, and the ski performers are the best in the mid-west if not the entire country. This is a live, 90-minute show featuring high-powered boats, fast-paced water-skiing and breathtaking stunts on water, stage and sky.
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They are located at 560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway. Call 608-254-2525 or www.tommybartlett.com
May 26: 8:30 p.m.
May 27 through June 23: 4:30 & 8:30 p.m.
June 24 through September 4: 1:00, 4:30 & 8:30 p.m.
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Rick Wilcox Theatre
The mystifying magic of master illusionists Rick and Susan Wilcox is sure to be a big hit with the family. The show lasts about 90 minutes or so, and Rick and Sue use participants from the audience to help with stunts. Sit in the first couple of rows for a chance to be in the show.
1666 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy
608-254-5511
www.rickwilcox.com
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Dells Comedy Club
Wild 4 Hypnosis Comedy Show is full of laughter that will bring you and your family to your knees. I know the thought of getting hypnotized doesn’t really sit well with some, but for those who enjoy it or want to try something new, this is it. And if you’re in the audience, you can’t help but to break out in laughter. Call for reservations & show times.
591 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy
608-678-0555
www.wild4hypnosis.com
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Meet the Beetles
Paul, Ringo, John and George in the Dells? It’s not too late to “ Meet The Beetles ” Wisconsin Dells style. “Roll Over Beethoven”, the lads from Liverpool are playing on the Sullivan Theatre stage “Eight Days a Week” all summer long. We really enjoyed this musical tribute to the “Beatles”, complete with the instantly recognizable Beatles look, style, brit accent, proper instruments, and onstage banter.
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The Sullivan Theatre
225 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells WI
847-373-5110
http://www.meetthebeetles.info
Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Check out your favorite performers at another Wisconsin Dells attraction in this beautiful and comfortable 2000 seat theatre. From comics to musicians, the Crystal Grand has it all, up close and personal. We bought tickets for a Travis Tritt show this past March and were definitely impressed. Check out their website for a schedule of performances and a chance to win front row tickets.
430 Munroe Ave
800-696-7999 or 608-254-4545
www.crystalgrand.com
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Fab 50’s Live at Chula Vista
This rock and roll show is the only one of its kind in all of Wisconsin Dells attractions. Talented performers sing and dance to songs of the 1950’s by Elvis, Buddy Holly, and more. There are nightly shows all summer long, and matinees as well. There is no better way to spend a summer night than to hear some great rock and roll music at the Fab 50’s Live.
Chula Vista Resort
608-254-4810
www.chulavistaresort.com/fab50/index.htm
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Desert Star Cinema
Enjoy a movie any time of the day at Wisconsin Dells Desert Star Cinema. Located right next to the Kalahari Resort and across from the Great Wolf lodge, the Desert Star Cinema isn’t far away from most Wisconsin Dells attractions. The theatre shows all the latest movies in a stadium set seating. The theatre includes a 15 screen auditorium with sound quality that will blow you away. For a rainy day or evening activity, the Desert Star is the perfect place to go and relax while you’re visiting the Dells. During our stay at the Kalahari Resort this past winter, we went to the Desert Star Cinema and saw the movie King Kong.
1301 Wisconsin Dells Parkway S.
608-253-7827
Broadway Dinner Theatre
This 700 seat dinner theatre brings Broadway to Wisconsin Dells Restaurants. The theatre is open year round and admission includes dinner and show. The Wizard of Oz is coming in the summer of 2007.
Hwy. 12 North Wisconsin Dells Pkwy
888-998-SHOW
www.broadwayinthedells.com
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Tours
Original Wisconsin Ducks
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Wollersheim Winery
The Wollersheim Winery sits on a beautiful hillside just across the Wisconsin River from Prairie du Sac, so it is a bit of a drive from the Dells (about a ½ hour). With the Winery open from 10 am to 5 pm year round and with daily tours every hour on the 15’s starting at 10:15, you’ll be able to find a time that is right for you to taste some of the best wine and cheese in Wisconsin. We enjoyed the rustic atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Well worth the trip.
7876 Hwy. 188
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
800-VIP-WINE
www.wollersheim.com
Lost Canyon Tour
Come and ride this popular tour located near the Wilderness Resort The Lost Canyon Tour provides a horse drawn carriage that will take you on a mile long trip through the breathtaking scenery of beautiful Lake Delton. With a professional tour guide on hand, you will be sure to have a little fun and discover some of the history of the area.
The carriage can hold up to twelve people and will take you down into the narrow canyons that are surrounded by some beautiful forests. The tour is perfect for all ages and the price is definitely right. The Lost Canyon tours open the 2nd week of May through the 3rd week of October.
720 Canyon Rd.
Lake Delton, WI 53940
608-254-8757
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Specialty - Museum
Tommy Bartlett Exploratory
The Tommy Bartlett Exploratory offers over 150 interactive activities. The optical illusions and puzzles will boggle your mind from beginning to end. Our favorite was the “virtual Sports Center” where you could play different sports in virtual reality. They encourage you to touch and feel everything, so it’s not one of those hands off museums. This is one of the Wisconsin Dells attractions that is perfect for the entire family.
560 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
608-254-2525
www.tommybartlett.com
H.H. Bennett Studio & History Center
If you are into Wisconsin history, this is a great place. It is tabbed as the “Birthplace of Wisconsin Tourism.” You get the chance to check out Henry Hamilton Bennett’s 19th century studio and learn all about the man who made The Dells what it is today.
215 Broadway
608-253-3523
www.wisconsinhistory.org/hhbennett/
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Circus World Museum
If you enjoy the circus this years show features a troupe of Chinese circus acrobats (they refer to themselves as "the acrobats of Circus China" and they're incredible!), a magic show, Elephant Encounters, a clown show, a children's circus called "KidsWorld Circus," and daily tours of historic Ringlingville — the original buildings of the Ringling Bros. Circus.
The Circus World Museum is a must see Wisconsin Dells attractions only 15 minutes south of the Dells. Tickets aren’t too pricy either. The circus is open daily from the third week of May through the first week of September from 9 am to 6 pm.
550 Water St.
Baraboo, WI 53913
866-693-1500
www.circusworldmuseum.com
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not
I’m sure you’ve all seen the TV show, now you can experience all the strange sights and sounds in person at Ripley’s Believe It or Not. There are eight different galleries to experience, so get ready to spend some time here. Very reasonable rates. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 11 pm during the summer.
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115 Broadway, PO Box 411, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-7556
www.ripleysbelieveitornotdells.com
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Wizard Quest
Since opening in the spring of 2004, Wizard Quest is one of the fastest growing Wisconsin Dells attractions. At Wizard Quest, which is unlike any other attraction in the Dells, your goal is to find and release wizards. It’s great for kids that want to experience something you wouldn’t do everyday. With hidden pathways and tunnels, your kids will enjoy this huge 13,000 square foot quadrasphere. Don’t think this place is just for kids though, Wizard Quest can be enjoyed by people of all ages…even adults. With creatures that include dragons, fairies, trolls, and dwarves, Wizard Quest will blow you away with its mythical imagination.
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105 Broadway, PO Box 411, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 254-2184
www.wizardquest.net
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Specialty Shops
Paint it! Pottery Shop
This place is awesome. This pottery shop lets you pick out a style of pottery, paint it, and then fire it in the kiln. They have over 400 pottery styles and 75 paints to choose from, so you’ll definitely find something you like. Best part about it, you can pick up your masterpiece the following day and do it all over again..
332 Highway 13
608-254-5456
www.paintitpotteryshop.com
Dells Mining Company
The slogan “Mine for treasure - take home a treasure,” couldn’t be truer than it is at the Dells Mining Company. At the Dells Mining Company, you and the family are able to mine for your own gemstones, and design them exactly the way you want to. Gemstones such as amethyst, blue topaz, garnet, ruby, emerald, and sapphire can be found here, so something is sure to catch your eye. With a new location on Broadway and the original location on Highway 12 next to Noah’s Ark, the Dells Mining Company now has two locations to choose from. With the one and only rule being you must keep everything you find, you and your kids shouldn’t find it too difficult to follow that one. The Dells Mining Company is perfect for kids!
1480 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Lake Delton, WI 53940
608-253-7002
www.dellsminingco.com
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Playgrounds
Wiley’s Woods
Located inside of the Great Wolf Lodge, Wiley’s Woods is a 20,000 square foot, four-story interactive arcade that kids and adults alike will enjoy. You are provided with a wristband that keeps track of your points as you navigate through the slides, nets, bridges, and mazes collecting foam balls. A very nice break from the water park at the Great Wolf Lodge.
1400 Great Wolf Dr.
608-253-2222
www.wileyswoods.com
Timberland Playhouse
Located inside of the Wilderness Lodge. Not as big as Wiley’s Woods but just as fun. The three-story, 12,000 square foot fun house is made out of foam allowing you to actually bounce off of the walls.
511 E. Adams St
608-253-9729
www.wildernessresort.com/index/timberland_playhouse
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Riding Stable
Canyon Creek Riding Stable
We found it was really nice to take a step back from all the excitement the Wisconsin Dells attractions have to offer and take a peaceful horseback ride through the trails of Lake Delton. The Canyon Creek tour lasts for about an hour and takes you through tiny streams and roaring waterfalls. They also have a petting zoo at the end which is perfect for kids. All in all, it’s a great place to enjoy some quality family time.
Hwy. 12 & Hillman Rd.
Lake Delton, WI 53940
608-253-6942
Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable
The Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable is much more than a tongue twister. Located just outside of Mauston and about 15 minutes from downtown Wisconsin Dells, this ride takes you along the beautiful Lemonweir River. The Ranch is open every day of the year, rain or shine. Be sure to take your camera on this one.
W4881 Hwy. 82
Mauston, WI 53948
608-847-2273
www.redridgeranch.com
Ski Area
Christmas Mountain Village Skiing
If you are an inexperienced skier/snowboarder, Christmas Mountain is a great place to learn and improve your skills. Our family utilized the learn to ski package which included lift, lesson, and rental, and it paid off. The mountain also offers hills for tubing and snowboarding, and has stay and ski packages so you may want to check that out. For the more experienced skier, Cascade Mountain Ski Area in Portage and Devils Head in Baraboo are not too far away.
S944 Christmas Mountain Rd
608-254-3971
www.christmasmountainvillage.com
Casino / Bingo
Ho-Chunk Casino & Bingo
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Golf Courses
Wisconsin Dells attractions also offers world class golf courses in beautiful country settings. Play a round of golf at Trappers Turn…or if putting a round is your game, try mini golf at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf on for size for the entire family.
Intersection of Hwys. 12-13-16-23
608-254-7500 or 608-254-8336
www.piratescovewisdells.com
