A few miles north of Baraboo is Wisconsin Dells, the chief place in the state's most popular holiday region, centered on the gorges carved out by the Wisconsin River. Cruises on the river, good hiking country and a number of amusement parks are among the attractions that draw tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Fans of automobile history will want to be sure to visit the Dell's Auto Museum in Wisconsin Dells. On display are a wide variety of antique automobiles from years gone by.
The best way to experience Wisconsin Dells is to do it by water. Dell's boat tours have a selection of tours that take in the highlights of the area. Depending on your adventure level you can also take jet boat tours through the rapids.
The Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells features water slides, roller coasters, and other fun activities targeted at children and families.
Railway buffs will be in their element when they visit the Mid Continent Railway Museum in Wisconsin Dells. The museum has excellent exhibits of old rolling stock and visitors can also go for an 8 mile train ride. On site is a restored railway station and water tower along with a gift shop.
Address: Mid-Continent Railway Museum, 8948 Diamond Hill Road, Box 358, North Freedom, WI 53951, United States
Phone: 1 (608) 522-4261, Fax: 1 (608) 522-4490
The Museum of Norman Rockwell Art located in Reedsburg showcases some of the best work by the artist. The museum has over 4000 pieces of his work in all forms. The collection runs from pre World War I to modern day rock stars. This museum should not be confused with the larger museum located in Stockbridge, MA.
The Wisconsin Dells location is part of the Ripley's Believe it or Not amusement house chain spanning the globe. Silly and fun exhibits will part you with your hard earned money for a laugh or two. Discover the world's oddities.
Hours:
March 1 to May 27: 10am-6pm
May 28 to September 5: 9am-11pm
September 6 to October 31: 10am-6pm
November 1 to February 28: 10am-5pm; Closed: Tue, Wed, Thu
For those with a macabre fascination with wax figurines, Wax World of the Stars is a must see. Dead eyed exact replicas of showbiz are all on display. There are over 100 displays providing some limited insight into the lives of the people forever preserved in wax. A special section is devoted to John Travolta and Princess Diana.
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