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Restaurants
Log Tavern Pizza
102 Spring Creek RdGreat food, about 10 minutes away.
Lodi has a very cute downtown. You can walk around, and take some change to feed the ducks that live on the creek downtown. Buttercream has bakery items, coffee, ice cream, local artists work, and a great atmosphere.
Buttercream Bakery & Coffee Bar
112 S Main StLodi has a very cute downtown. You can walk around, and take some change to feed the ducks that live on the creek downtown. Buttercream has bakery items, coffee, ice cream, local artists work, and a great atmosphere.
If you visit Baraboo, this is a great, family friendly place to eat.
8 locals recommend
Log Cabin Family Restaurant
1215 8th StIf you visit Baraboo, this is a great, family friendly place to eat.
Close restaurant that offers grill your own steak, a great Friday night fish fry, and great burgers by the river.
7 locals recommend
Hooker's Resort
W9370 Co Rd VClose restaurant that offers grill your own steak, a great Friday night fish fry, and great burgers by the river.
Great views on the lake, good fish fry. Can be crowded, or long waits, on a weekend night.
16 locals recommend
Fitz's On The Lake
W11602 Co Rd VGreat views on the lake, good fish fry. Can be crowded, or long waits, on a weekend night.
High Rock Cafe
232 Broadway AvenueNitty Gritty-Sun Prairie
315 E Linnerud DrIshnala Supper Club
S2011 Ishnala RdAmazing place with lots of history, great Old Fashioneds too!
Vintage Brewing Co. Sauk Prairie
600 Water StField's at the Wilderness
511 E Adams StGreat food and atmosphere
Remi's Thirsty Moose
N3135 County Road VLa Tolteca
2756 New Pinery RdSuzy's Steak & Seafood House
2711 County Road CXPortage Asian Cuisine
123 E Cook StCimaroli's Supper Club
W11793 WI-127Lucky's On The Lake
Johnny B's Rolling Smoke
Carol's Cones
215 N Main StAttractions
Chandler Park
Chandler Park DriveIn Pardeeville - has a playground and beach for the kids, and spots for fishing.
Rowan Creek Trail
West Mill StreetGreat trail system through the woods in Poynette.
Valley View Park
In Poynette - Fun park with a splash pad for the kids
Goeres Park
707 Fair StFree pool in Lodi. Please check the website for more details.
Little Amerricka Amusement Park
700 E Main StWorth the trip here, lots of rides and fun for a variety of ages.
Ochsner Park Zoo
903 Park StFree zoo, lots of fun with a park nearby as well.
Circus World
550 Water StThis is a fun museum in Baraboo.
Cave of the Mounds
2975 Cave of the Mounds RdHenry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveMadison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StTimbavati Wildlife Park
2220 Wisconsin Dells PkwySightseeing
Nice beach and playground that is approximately 5 minutes away, please have children wear a life jacket (they are provided there as well). Fishing spots are available there as well.
Camp Rest Park
N3810 Tipperary RdNice beach and playground that is approximately 5 minutes away, please have children wear a life jacket (they are provided there as well). Fishing spots are available there as well.
Mirror Lake State Park
E10320 Fern Dell RdHiking, swimming, and fishing
Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park RdGreat hiking, views, and swimming.
Take a ride across the free Merrimac Ferry, and grab some ice cream at either landing. Take the Ferry for a scenic way to get to Devil's Lake State Park, or Baraboo.
7 locals recommend
Merrimac Ferry Landing Concessions
217 Wisconsin StTake a ride across the free Merrimac Ferry, and grab some ice cream at either landing. Take the Ferry for a scenic way to get to Devil's Lake State Park, or Baraboo.
Play equipment for the kids, on Thursday's there is a food truck there from 12-8 (Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, etc); and Saturday from 8-12 is the Farmer's Market.
Pauquette Park
126 S Main StPlay equipment for the kids, on Thursday's there is a food truck there from 12-8 (Tacos, Nachos, Burritos, etc); and Saturday from 8-12 is the Farmer's Market.
There are many spots that you can walk the Ice Age Trail, this has great views and many spots that connect together.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Ice Age National Scenic TrailThere are many spots that you can walk the Ice Age Trail, this has great views and many spots that connect together.
Cool fire tower to climb, hiking trails, nature and animal exhibits, all is free.
7 locals recommend
MacKenzie Center
Cool fire tower to climb, hiking trails, nature and animal exhibits, all is free.
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 Co Hwy MGibraltar Rock State Natural Area
Gibraltar Rock RoadPewits Nest
County Road WestShopping
Cute gift shop in Poynette, offers coffee, flowers, soaps, candles, and locally made sweets.
The Green Stem Florals and Gifts
111 N Main StCute gift shop in Poynette, offers coffee, flowers, soaps, candles, and locally made sweets.
Outlets at The Dells
210 N Gasser RdLAF Boutique
735 Water StPeaceful Valley Outdoors
Goose Pond Homestead
Unfolded Clothing and Home
City/town information
There are so many things to do and see in Wisconsin Dells, just a few options are:
- Escape Rooms
- Knuckleheads
- Buffalo Phil’s (food)
- Duck boats
- Jet Boat
- Horse Back Riding (near the Wilderness Resort)
- Outdoor Movie Theater
- Walking Downtown there are many shops, mini golf, laser tag, sweets, etc.
- Kalahari offers day passes for the indoor, outdoor waterparks, and the adventure park.
- Tommy Bartlett Exploratory is fun for the kids
122 locals recommend
Wisconsin Dells
There are so many things to do and see in Wisconsin Dells, just a few options are:
- Escape Rooms
- Knuckleheads
- Buffalo Phil’s (food)
- Duck boats
- Jet Boat
- Horse Back Riding (near the Wilderness Resort)
- Outdoor Movie Theater
- Walking Downtown there are many shops, mini golf, laser tag, sweets, etc.
- Kalahari offers day passes for the indoor, outdoor waterparks, and the adventure park.
- Tommy Bartlett Exploratory is fun for the kids
There is so much to do in Madison, and Monona! Some of our favorites are:
- The Children’s Museum
- State Street (fun to wander)
- Tour the capital and walk around downtown
- Tons of parks throughout the city
- Sky Zone, Urban Air, or Dave and Buster's
38 locals recommend
Madison
There is so much to do in Madison, and Monona! Some of our favorites are:
- The Children’s Museum
- State Street (fun to wander)
- Tour the capital and walk around downtown
- Tons of parks throughout the city
- Sky Zone, Urban Air, or Dave and Buster's
Baraboo is a very historic city and lots of fun. Take the Merrimac Ferry across the Wi River and go to the free zoo, Circus World Museum, and grab some food at some of the great restaurants and wineries in Baraboo (Driftless Glen, Log Cabin, Jose's, Culver's, Balanced Rock, Tumbled Rock)
13 locals recommend
Baraboo
Baraboo is a very historic city and lots of fun. Take the Merrimac Ferry across the Wi River and go to the free zoo, Circus World Museum, and grab some food at some of the great restaurants and wineries in Baraboo (Driftless Glen, Log Cabin, Jose's, Culver's, Balanced Rock, Tumbled Rock)
Sauk City
About 10 minutes away, cute downtown with nice shopping, several great restaurants, and great atmosphere.
Lodi
About 10 minutes away, cute downtown with nice shopping, several great restaurants, and great atmosphere.
Grocery Store, few shops downtown, great “bar burgers” at the Frontier, ice skating rink during the winter months, splash pad in the summer
Poynette
Grocery Store, few shops downtown, great “bar burgers” at the Frontier, ice skating rink during the winter months, splash pad in the summer
Has a nice coffee shop and a few cute shops, including an ice cream shop, beach, and restaurants.
N Main St, Pardeeville, WI 53954, USA
Has a nice coffee shop and a few cute shops, including an ice cream shop, beach, and restaurants.
Fall Fun (August - November)
Corn maze, kettle corn, pumpkins, kitties, lots of fun for little kids as well.
Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
W12420 State Road 60Corn maze, kettle corn, pumpkins, kitties, lots of fun for little kids as well.
Country Bumpkin Farm Market
E9745 Co Rd PFamily friendly farm, lots to do!
Please check their website or facebook page for hours. This is a great fall experience! Apple cider doughnuts, apples, homemade goods, animals, walk through the orchard.. so much to do here (and free!)
Lapacek's Orchard
N1959 Kroncke RdPlease check their website or facebook page for hours. This is a great fall experience! Apple cider doughnuts, apples, homemade goods, animals, walk through the orchard.. so much to do here (and free!)
Creek Bed Country Farmacy
N2767 Mountford RdWineries & Distilleries
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
7876 WI-188Tumbled Rock Brewery & Kitchen
S5718 State Road 123Rock N Wool Winery
W7817 Drake RdDriftless Glen Distillery
300 Water StDrumlin Ridge Winery
6000 River RdWollersheim Winery & Distillery
7876 WI-188Balanced Rock Winery
1065 Walnut St