Wisconsin Dells Blog - Attractions

Dells Mining Co. Imagine you’re out in the soil fields of North Carolina, and your goal is to see who can mine the largest and best gems. You’re sifting your pan of soil and see a little sparkle in the...

The chill in the air brings winter fun to Wisconsin Dells. Whether you are seeking to hit the slopes, spend a day at the spa, or just gathering with friends, we have a list of activities to scrape away the...

Picture yourself in paradise.  Feel the clear blue water splashing against your ankles as you pick up a mojito. The warm breeze feels great and life couldn’t get any better! Ahhhhh, relaxation. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape the cold...

Ghoulish attractions in The Dells are not for those who spook easily. From things that go bump in the night along the eerie Wisconsin River, to haunted houses complete with torture chambers, visit Wisconsin Dells this October where your worst...

With the ski season just around the corner, Cascade Mountain is proud to announce that they have made some substantial improvements to their facilities for the 2014-2015 season. They will be expanding their terrain park by making the run longer,...

Once all the little ghosts and goblins are tucked in for a long, sugar-induced slumber after an evening of trick-or-treating madness, it’s time for the adults to begin their Halloween evening. With the moon high in the sky, and you...

The Wisconsin Dells area is home to a variety of fun, fall activities! So put on your jacket and spend some time outside this autumn season. We’re highlighting some of the area’s pumpkin patches and corn mazes to help make your trip...

With the fiery colors perched atop the trees and the brisk, cool air making it’s home in Wisconsin; its hard not to fall in love with Wisconsin Dells during the autumn season. There’s plenty to do (both inside and outside) during the fall...

From meals to attractions, transportation to lodging, many vacations require a fair amount of planning. Sometimes it’s just nice to let your hair down, let loose and relax. We’ve compiled a short list of Wisconsin Dells resort staycation options that will allow you...

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...

If you’ve stepped foot in downtown Wisconsin Dells, you know it’s home to a variety of exciting shops, fantastic eateries and fun attractions. We’re excited to announce some possible changes to downtown Wisconsin Dells within the next 3-5 years! The Wisconsin...

Fall brings a variety of new life to the Wisconsin Dells area. Festivals, farmer’s markets, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and the beautiful fall colors are just around the corner! Here’s a quick glimpse at several of this year’s fall happenings!...

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...

Check out this new zipline at Bigfoot Zipline Tours! Zipline #7, Zipzilla, is their newest, tallest, and fastest zipline to date! At 120 feet tall, you’ll soar through the woods at over 55mph! Our crew recently visited Bigfoot for an afternoon of ziplining…...

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...

Are you interested in the way things work? Always curious and asking questions? Like to explore the way things are made? Then this blog is for you! For the science-minded folk, Wisconsin Dells is home to a variety of attractions that...

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...

Today we are focusing on Broadway! Broadway Street in Wisconsin Dells that is! We wanted to highlight several of the businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells, and see if we could create an entire day’s worth of family fun on Broadway!...

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...