If you live in Wisconsin, you are aware that there are loads of great places. But many are hidden – even from people who have lived here all their lives. So make sure you hit up these 11 Wisconsin attractions.
- Elroy Sparta Trail
kenneth casper/Flickr Once upon a time, this bike trail used to be for trains. They have kept some of that old charm in this rails to trails experiment. Look for two tunnels that still have doors–these doors were closed to keep snow out of tunnels so that trains could move through.
- Holy Hill
Jim Bauer/Flickr This church is stunning in itself, but place it on this hill, and you have an unbelievable sight. This church is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Go inside and see the surrounding area from above–it’s a jaw-dropping view.
- Apostle Islands
Jim Sorbie/Flickr These gorgeous islands are located in northern Wisconsin. Known for their intense colors and incredible rocks, these islands also have sea caves. You can access the sea caves by boat or by foot when the water has sufficiently frozen over.
- Kohler Andrae State Park
Lazy Yogi/Flickr Wisconsin isn’t known for its sand dunes. But this is the best area for sand dunes on the western shores of Lake Michigan. Golden sand and blue water will make you want to stay a while.
- Lion’s Den
Lodahin/Flickr This is a little known park located in Grafton. It might just be one of the best views of Lake Michigan. And it is one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluffs along the lake.
- Amnicon Falls
Wisconsin DNR/Flickr Wisconsin has loads of waterfalls, but you might get the biggest bang for your buck at Amnicon Falls.There are foot trails and bridges from which to see the waterfalls. There is also a spot where you can swim in the waterfall–talk about amazing.
- Cave of the Mounds
yenna/Flickr Cave of the Mounds is one of the best caves in the entire Midwest. It is a natural limestone cave. Don’t worry–smooth trails and good lighting make this safe for anyone to walk through.
- Devil’s Lake State Park
Ryan Afflerbaugh/Flickr As Wisconsin’s most visited state park, Devil’s Lake has a lot going for it. First, there is the 360 acre lake. But the beautiful rocks along the side–especially those that have fallen or formed uniquely–are super cool.
- Chain O’Lakes
wplynn/Flickr 22 lakes make up this gorgeous chain of lakes. Some are filled with speed boats, while others are slow and are just for canoes and kayaks. The lakes are stunning and clear.
- Horicon Marsh
chumlee10/Flickr This is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. It is home to lots of wildlife. Walk out on a boardwalk to go right over the water.
- High Cliff State Park
Royal Broil/Flickr These cliffs actually go from Wisconsin to New York (Niagara Falls). Large rocks and beautiful trees make this a place to see. There is also a great statue of Winnebago Indian Chief Red Bird.
Check out some other natural areas in Wisconsin.
kenneth casper/Flickr
Once upon a time, this bike trail used to be for trains. They have kept some of that old charm in this rails to trails experiment. Look for two tunnels that still have doors–these doors were closed to keep snow out of tunnels so that trains could move through.
Jim Bauer/Flickr
This church is stunning in itself, but place it on this hill, and you have an unbelievable sight. This church is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Go inside and see the surrounding area from above–it’s a jaw-dropping view.
Jim Sorbie/Flickr
These gorgeous islands are located in northern Wisconsin. Known for their intense colors and incredible rocks, these islands also have sea caves. You can access the sea caves by boat or by foot when the water has sufficiently frozen over.
Lazy Yogi/Flickr
Wisconsin isn’t known for its sand dunes. But this is the best area for sand dunes on the western shores of Lake Michigan. Golden sand and blue water will make you want to stay a while.
Lodahin/Flickr
This is a little known park located in Grafton. It might just be one of the best views of Lake Michigan. And it is one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluffs along the lake.
Wisconsin DNR/Flickr
Wisconsin has loads of waterfalls, but you might get the biggest bang for your buck at Amnicon Falls.There are foot trails and bridges from which to see the waterfalls. There is also a spot where you can swim in the waterfall–talk about amazing.
yenna/Flickr
Cave of the Mounds is one of the best caves in the entire Midwest. It is a natural limestone cave. Don’t worry–smooth trails and good lighting make this safe for anyone to walk through.
Ryan Afflerbaugh/Flickr
As Wisconsin’s most visited state park, Devil’s Lake has a lot going for it. First, there is the 360 acre lake. But the beautiful rocks along the side–especially those that have fallen or formed uniquely–are super cool.
wplynn/Flickr
22 lakes make up this gorgeous chain of lakes. Some are filled with speed boats, while others are slow and are just for canoes and kayaks. The lakes are stunning and clear.
chumlee10/Flickr
This is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. It is home to lots of wildlife. Walk out on a boardwalk to go right over the water.
Royal Broil/Flickr
These cliffs actually go from Wisconsin to New York (Niagara Falls). Large rocks and beautiful trees make this a place to see. There is also a great statue of Winnebago Indian Chief Red Bird.
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