Things to do in Wisconsin, United States: The Best Other Outdoor Activities

February 21, 2022 Natalie Tallman

When you think “adventure travel” you probably think of far-flung places like Belize and Alaska—not Wisconsin. But if you’re an outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty of places to explore in Wisconsin. A vacation in Wisconsin can put you close to the Kettle Moraine State Forest, which has excellent biking trails. Or choose Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands—kayakers will love exploring Lake Superior’s many caves and shipwrecks.

Packers fans don’t wear those cheese-wedge hats for nothing! Foodies will love tasting as many of Wisconsin’s artisanal cheeses as possible. Either drive from cheesemaker to cheesemaker, or choose a Wisconsin vacation in a town with a good farmers’ market—then the cheesemakers bring their wares to you. And what goes better with artisanal cheese than craft beer? In Milwaukee, visit the Lakefront and Sprecher Breweries for tours and tastings.

Wisconsin Dells is a classic family vacation destination. A vacation in Wisconsin Dells will put you close to all the excitement—you’ll have to tear the kids away from the theme parks, wave pools and water parks in Wisconsin Dells!

Lake Geneva boasts clean beaches, golf, and a small-town feel that definitely appeals to city dwellers—it’s a popular getaway for residents of Chicago.


Restaurants in Wisconsin

1. Wild River Outfitters

15177 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54840-8509 +1 715-463-2254 [email protected] http://wildriverpaddling.com/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Wild River Outfitters

At Wild River Outfitters, we look forward to serving you on the beautiful Upper St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers. We serve paddlers on 150 miles of this National Wild and Scenic Riverway.

Reviewed By TnTFam2018 - Brooklyn Park, United States

We stopped to get some wood for our campsite and found it was an outfitter for the river. With it being 91° all weekend, we decided water was our best option. They were “full-service” providing us with kayaks, vests, and transportation to the drop site. All for a super reasonable price. The outfitters were run by an older couple, so everything’s still pretty “old school”. But you get that same “old school” customer service. We had an excellent time chatting with and learning from them.

2. Door County Charters

638 Tacoma Beach Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-1662 +1 920-559-2665 http://www.doorcountycharters.com
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Door County Charters

3. Bobber Down Guide Service

4816 Little Pike Lake Rd, Mercer, WI 54547-9222 +1 715-776-0140 http://BobberDownGuideService.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Bobber Down Guide Service

4. EC Adventures

S5340 Wisconsin 27 near The Woodland Store - Campground - Motel, Cadott, WI 54722 +1 715-495-7427 [email protected] http://www.ec-adventures.com
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EC Adventures

EC Adventures provides kayak & canoe rentals, shuttles services, and overnight lodging/camping for an array of customized excursions along the Eau Claire River and Lake Eau Claire. Discover Eau Claire County's Hidden Gem!

5. Sugar River Raceway

N2236 Mount Hope Rd Sugar River Raceway, Brodhead, WI 53520-9575 +1 608-897-2898 [email protected] http://www.sugarriverraceway.com
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Sugar River Raceway

We are Sugar River Raceway and go karting is our business. We strive to provide our customers with a real racing experience. We are not an amusement park. We take our name from the Sugar River which borders the property on the north and east sides. We have been in continuous operation since 1959. We are located in very south central Wisconsin, an easy drive from Madison or Milwaukee, Rockford or even Chicago, IL for a day of go karting. We are an outdoor facility that operates April through November. We do two things; first, we host a season long point series for our customers who own their own karting equipment. We provide support for these karters with an onsite pro shop, kart service and tuning. Our second passion is our ‘Rent to Race’ program. We provide the track, high performance equipment, crew and rent to race programs. Company Outings, Bachelor Parties, Race events for Families or Friends, Open to the public race nights, Endurance Events, and open track days for practice, is a sampling of our ‘Rent to Race’ offerings. Our track is a 1/2 mile paved asphalt sprint course with 10 turns. Technically challenging with plenty of passing opportunities. We look forward to your visit. See you on the race course!

6. Madison Log Rolling

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Madison Log Rolling

Improve balance, agility, leg strength coordination, and endurance while celebrating Wisconsin Lumberjack heritage with this fun and unique sport! At Madison Log Rolling we focus on a fun environment for children (and adults!) to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. Many roll just for fun, others become competitors who are now featured on ESPN! We offer class drop-in options and private lessons for our out of town visitors.

7. Tjader Acres Disc Golf Course

8687 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872-8710 +1 651-442-5961 http://www.facebook.com/tjaderacres
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Tjader Acres Disc Golf Course

8. Wild Side Flyboarding

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Wild Side Flyboarding

Learning to fly the Flyboard is much easier than you might think. Our Certified instructors will have you hovering mid air in minutes. You will depart our marina at the Boathouse onto Lake Minocqua where you learn to fly! Once you are there, you'll receive instructions and tips by our expert flying instructors. Then in the water you go soaring like a bird and swim like a dolphin.

9. Devils Punchbowl

410th Street, Menomonie, WI
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Devils Punchbowl

Reviewed By maryy875 - Eau Claire, United States

Great spot to explore and practice your photography skills. Bug spray and sturdy shoes are a must. Lots of interesting folklore shared throughout the years about Devil's Punchbowl, which makes it all that more special.

10. Kapco Park

Concordia Univ N Lakeshore Drive, Mequon, WI http://www.lakeshorechinooks.com/ballpark/about/
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Kapco Park

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