(Stacker) - When planning your next summer trip, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you’re craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan’s famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity’s charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it’s not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it’s also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you’ve lived in Wisconsin your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you’ve yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you’ll find your appreciation for Wisconsin reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Wisconsin using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you’re a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Wisconsin, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Circus World
- Rating: 4.5/5 (714 reviews)
- Address: 550 Water St. Baraboo, Wisconsin
#29. Peninsula Players Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (636 reviews)
- Address: 4351 Peninsula Players Rd. Fish Creek, Wisconsin
#28. Miller Brewery Tour
- Rating: 4.5/5 (939 reviews)
- Address: 4251 West State St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#27. Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (903 reviews)
- Address: 100 North Edwards Blvd. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
#26. Great Lakes Distillery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (831 reviews)
- Address: 616 West Virginia St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#25. Bay Beach Amusem*nt Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,181 reviews)
- Address: 1313 Bay Beach Road off I-43 at Webster Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
#24. Milwaukee Public Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,094 reviews)
- Address: 800 West Wells St. (handicap accessible door) Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#23. Witches Gulch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (615 reviews)
- Address: 3951 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
#22. Historic Third Ward
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,307 reviews)
- Address: Broadway and St. Paul Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#21. Grandad Bluff
- Rating: 5/5 (1,092 reviews)
- Address: 3020 Grandad Bluff Rd. La Crosse, Wisconsin
#20. Basilica of St. Josaphat
- Rating: 5/5 (885 reviews)
- Address: 2333 South 6th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#19. Milwaukee County Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,744 reviews)
- Address: 10001 West Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#18. Wisconsin Deer Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,459 reviews)
- Address: 583 Wisconsin Dells Parkway Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
#17. House on the Rock
- Rating: 4/5 (1,998 reviews)
- Address: 5754 State Rd. 23 Spring Green, Wisconsin
#16. Milwaukee Public Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,128 reviews)
- Address: 400 North Water St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#15. Devil’s Lake State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,282 reviews)
- Address: S5975 Park Rd. Baraboo, Wisconsin
#14. Pabst Mansion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,101 reviews)
- Address: 2000 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#13. Henry Vilas Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,700 reviews)
- Address: 702 South Randall Ave.
#12. Wisconsin State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,071 reviews)
- Address: 2 East Main St. Madison, Wisconsin
#11. Peninsula State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,782 reviews)
- Address: 9462 Shore Rd. Fish Creek, Wisconsin
#10. Cave Point County Park
- Rating: 5/5 (1,265 reviews)
- Address: 5360 Schauer Rd. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
#9. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Rating: 5/5 (1,698 reviews)
- Address: 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, Wisconsin
#8. Lakefront Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,922 reviews)
- Address: 1872 North Commerce St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#7. American Family Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,111 reviews)
- Address: 1 Brewers Way Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#6. Noah’s Ark Water Park
- Rating: 4/5 (2,920 reviews)
- Address: 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
#5. Milwaukee Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,801 reviews)
- Address: 700 North Art Museum Dr. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#4. Harley-Davidson Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,151 reviews)
- Address: 400 West Canal St., at the corner of 6th and Canal, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#3. Rick Wilcox Magic Theater
- Rating: 5/5 (1,581 reviews)
- Address: 1670 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
#2. Lambeau Field
- Rating: 5/5 (3,541 reviews)
- Address: 1265 Lombardi Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
#1. Taliesin Preservation - Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
- Rating: 5/5 (4,496 reviews)
- Address: 5607 County Rd. C Spring Green, Wisconsin
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
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