The Ultimate Wisconsin Adventure Bucket List

By leah jones

Wisconsin, aka America's Dairyland, is mostly known for its dairy production (specifically cheese). However, the state is also a popular vacation destination with a variety of exciting adventures.

Here are some fun and thrilling spots in this Midwestern state that you should add to your Wisconsin adventure bucket list.

Visit Wisconsin’s largest state park, formed during the Ice Age, with over 9,000 acres of land. Hike its iconic rock formations while enjoying breathtaking views over the lake.

Devil’s Lake State Park 

Visit this gorgeous archipelago you won’t find anywhere else in the Midwest. You can explore sea caves, kayak on Lake Superior, scuba dive, visit the historic lighthouses and more.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

This park features limestone cliffs carved out by dramatic crashing waves. Go kayaking along Lake Michigan and explore the underwater caves.

Door County’s Cave Point

From Memorial Day weekend to early October, you can visit this remote, car-free island with beaches, campsites, trails and historic sites like the Pottawatomie Lighthouse (Wisconsin’s oldest).

Rock Island State Park 

Big Manitou Falls is Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall at 165 feet. Also available nearby to the falls in Pattison State Park is a nature center, beach, hiking trails, campsites and more.

Big Manitou Falls (Pattison State Park)

This bizarre, immersive attraction is filled with odd collections and massive themed rooms you just have to experience. Features include the world’s largest carousel and an infinity room spanning 218 feet.

House on the Rock

The Dells offer duck boat tours, state parks and sandstone bluffs. It’s most famously known as the Water Park Capitol of the World!

The Wisconsin Dells

The Forevertron, created by Tom O. Every, is the world’s largest scrap metal sculpture. Learn more about its make up from lightning rods to Apollo 11 spacecraft parts at Dr. Evermor's Art Park.

Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron

Wisconsin's Northwoods feature over 25,000 miles of trails to explore the beautiful, thick blankets of snow. There are even snowmobiling events throughout winter.

Snowmobiling in the Northwoods

You can embark on many adventures in this city that was once the destination for Chicago’s elite from beaches to Safari Lake Geneva, Lake Geneva Cruises, resorts, Lake Geneva Winterfest and more.

Lake Geneva

Visit Granite Peak Ski Area in the winter. It's considered one of the best ski destinations in the Midwest with its over 60 trails, three high speed lifts and multiple runs for varying skill levels.

Skiing at Granite Peak

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