Part of our Wisconsin guide.
Places and guides from our Wisconsin coverage, gathered into one page.
Milwaukee: What To Do On A One-Day Trip
Start at the Milwaukee Public Market for local foods, then walk the Milwaukee Riverwalk to see the city's murals. Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, known for its wings that open and close daily. For lunch, try a classic butter burger and cheese curds at a local tavern. Spend the afternoon at the Harley-Davidson Museum or explore the breweries on the Milwaukee Brewery Tour. End the day with a view of the city from the top of the City Hall observation deck.
What Is A Good Day Trip In Wisconsin
With diverse landscapes—from rolling hills and expansive forests to picturesque lakes—there are options across the state. In Madison, walk the Capitol Square and visit the free Wisconsin State Capitol building, then explore the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. In Door County, take a ferry to Washington Island for the stave church and lavender farm. For hiking and the outdoors in Wisconsin, head to the Kettle Moraine State Forest for trails through glacial terrain. Along the Great River Road, drive the Mississippi River bluffs from La Crosse to Prairie du Chien, stopping at the National Eagle Center. In the Driftless Area, explore the rock formations and geology in Wisconsin at the House on the Rock or the caves at Crystal Cave. Near Green Bay, visit the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary or take a tour of Lambeau Field. For beaches in Wisconsin, head to the Lake Michigan shore at Kohler-Andrae State Park or the Apostle Islands sea caves near Lake Superior. The Dells thrills and adventures in Wisconsin include the Noah's Ark Waterpark or a boat tour of the Wisconsin Dells' sandstone cliffs. For indigenous history and lore in Wisconsin, visit the Oneida Nation Museum near Green Bay or the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison. For places in La Crosse, hike Grandad Bluff for a view of the Mississippi River, or explore the Riverside Museum. For places in Janesville, see the Lincoln-Tallman House and the Rock County Historical Society. Northern forests and waterways in Wisconsin are best explored in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest or by canoeing the Namekagon River.
