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Things to see in Wisconsin Dells (United States): 19 places and when to go
Wisconsin Dells is a town in United States, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly With kids (11), Wildlife (5), Nature (3). The best known are International Crane Foundation, Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort and Dells of the Wisconsin River. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 43.6034, -89.7826
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (11) · Wildlife (5) · Nature (3) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 237 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wisconsin Dells
The places in and around Wisconsin Dells, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- International Crane FoundationOther organization in Baraboo, United States6.4 km
- Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park ResortAmusement park in Wisconsin, United States1.4 km
- Dells of the Wisconsin RiverGorge of the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin, United States7.9 km
- Noah's Ark Water ParkWater park in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, USA360 m
- Aldo Leopold Shack and FarmHistoric house in Wisconsin, United States11 km
- Circus World MuseumCircus museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States16 km
- Island Woolen Company Office BuildingOffice building located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States, along the Baraboo River15 km
- AquadomeWith kids3.9 km
- Christmas MountainSki resort6.5 km
- Driftless Glen DistilleryDistillery16 km
- Fawn Creek WineryWinery14 km
- IAT - Baraboo SegmentHiking15 km
- Kalahari Indoor WaterparkWith kids3.9 km
- Lost Canyon ToursWith kids1.4 km
- Ochsner Park ZooWith kids · Wildlife15 km
- Timbavati Wildlife ParkWith kids2.0 km
- Wisconsin Deer ParkWith kids · Wildlife1.9 km
- Wisconsin Dells Mountain CoasterWith kids1.9 km
- Zambezi Outdoor WaterparkWith kids3.8 km
When to go to Wisconsin Dells
The best time to visit Wisconsin Dells is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:06
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:14
- JulBest time14:56
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. In April, 18 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wisconsin Dells
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 237 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Sauk City16 places37 km
- Dane6 places46 km
- Madison, Wisconsin46 places67 km
- Mt. Horeb7 places69 km
- New Glarus8 places89 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wisconsin Dells?
The best known: International Crane Foundation, Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort, Dells of the Wisconsin River, Noah's Ark Water Park, Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wisconsin Dells?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to Wisconsin Dells?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wisconsin Dells as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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