Wisconsin Dells Blog - Retro Attractions

Lights, camera, action! This week we are highlighting Wax World of the Stars, a retro Wisconsin Dells attraction featuring famous personalities and out-of-this-world tributes! The museum-like attraction held over 100 wax replica personalities. Eye-level head casts portrayed accurate representations of famous people...

A site like no other, if you visited Wisconsin Dells in the early 80’s, you might remember driving near the downtown bridge and spotting a giant, white, round oddity resembling a house. That wasn’t just any ordinary abode; it was...

Storybook Gardens opened in 1956 and was home to lush, colorful gardens where storybook characters came to life! The 10-acre park, created by Melvin Flath, was open from mid-May thru mid-October yearly and was known for its relaxing environment and real-life fairy tale...

This week’s retro attraction blog focuses on the amazing performances at the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial. During its 78-year run (1919 to 1997) the Stand Rock Indian Ceremonial provided viewers a small glimpse into the ceremonies and dances performed by...

If you were a kid traveling to Wisconsin Dells in the late 50s-80s, you likely witnessed a shootout with the authorities and outlaw Black Bart at Fort Dells! The historical, 11 acre amusement park was based on the booming success of Disneyland’s...

Taking a trip down memory lane, you may recall the fun and quirky Wisconsin Dells attraction known as The Wonder Spot. This little gem was open from 1952-2006 and was proficient at dealing out smiles, dizziness and amazement! Louis Dauterman of...

HISTORIC PHOTO COLLECTION GROWS VISITORS CAN SEE WHAT THE DELLS EXPERIENCE WAS LIKE FORTHEIR PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS USING THE SOCIAL MEDIA OF TODAY TO SHARE THE SOCIAL MEDIA OF YESTERDAY Launched less than a month ago, Vintage Wisconsin Dells has...