Things to do in Wisconsin Dells: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: entertainment and family. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Shows, Sounds, and Eats in
Experience the ultimate night-and-day lineup of Wisconsin Dells' best entertainment, magic, local music, and lively dining entirely within a tight, non-zigzagging route.
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The Keg & The Patio
732 Oak St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAKick off the morning with a hearty lumberjack-style breakfast and a fresh-squeezed orange juice on the energetic patio.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions - 2
Dells Boat Tours
107 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAStroll just two blocks to the river docks for a scenic morning cruise through spectacular glacially carved sandstone cliffs.
★ 4.7 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$37 per person · Directions - 3
Grateful Shed
1470 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAHead slightly south to this vibrant, quirky indoor food truck yard for lunch, craft drinks, and vintage video games inside real cut-up buses.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 4
Rick Wilcox Magic Theater
1670 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAWalk right next door for a mind-bending, fast-paced matinee magic and grand illusion show that consistently ranks as the area's top attraction.
★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 35 min · ~$65 per person · Directions - 5
Showboat Saloon
24 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAReturn downtown for a dinner of local craft pizza and cheese curds, followed by live music and outdoor DJs at Mama's Garage.
★ 4.4 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$35 per person · Directions
Family Fun & Fantastic Feeds
Enjoy a perfect family-friendly day in Wisconsin Dells with hearty themed dining, fun animal encounters, and engaging activities structured along a highly efficient south-to-north route.
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Buffalo Phil's Pizza & Grille
150 Gasser Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAStart with an early lunch or brunch here where model trains deliver your food directly to your table!
★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$50 per person · Directions - 2
Wisconsin Deer Park
2183 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAWalk through 28 wooded acres to feed and pet over 100 tame deer by hand.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$64 per person · Directions - 3
Timbavati Wildlife Park
2220 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAJust across the street, ride the Safari Train and get up close with giraffes, sloths, and exotic wildlife.
★ 4.3 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$95 per person · Directions - 4
Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.
110 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USAGrab delicious pizza for dinner, play in the large arcade, and grab a pair of paper antlers to wear!
★ 4.3 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$60 per person · Directions - 5
Paul Bunyan's Cook Shanty
411 WI-13, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965, USASwing by this iconic logging-themed spot to browse the massive gift shop and buy a dozen of their famous fresh sugar-dusted donuts for dessert.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 45 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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