The 17 Very Best Day Trips You Can Possibly Take In Wisconsin

Looking for some great day trips in Wisconsin? Explore every nook and cranny of the great state of Wisconsin and you'll be delighted by what you discover. From unique restaurants to beautiful views and everywhere in between, the Dairy State has so much to offer and so much to see, do, eat, experience, and learn from. By no means an exhaustive list, here are some of the very best Wisconsin day trips:

There's so much to do in this small town in Wisconsin on the Chippewa River. Spend the day relaxing on an inner tube, check out the nearly 40 nearby lakes, or stroll the quaint downtown; it's an awesome day trip near me in Wisconsin.

Another great day trip in Wisconsin, call ahead to the Holler House in Milwaukee so they can have an actual pin boy there to reset your lanes as you experience a unique and amazing part of Americana and history.

Located in Maiden Rock, Vino in the Valley offers amazing Italian dining, unparalleled views and, of course, wine. It is a really fun day trip in Wisconsin.

A great Wisconsin day trip, Cress Springs Bakery is tucked away on a farm and uses the bounty around them to make delicious baked goods. They source from their neighbors and mill right on site. You've never had a better loaf of bread.

What is the Wisconsin Cheese Trail, you ask? In less than 200 miles in a loop from Madison, hungry cheese-lovers can visit, at minimum, 14 different locations to sample, purchase and learn about cheese right here in the Dairy State. It is a truly delicious day trip near me in Wisconsin.

Covering all four sides of Capitol Square, this farmer's market in Madison has more than 300 vendors. While many of these places are awesome day trips in Wisconsin any day, this is the place to be on Saturday mornings.

With only a little more than 2,100 residents, New Glarus has all the appeal of a small-town getaway, but pairs it with amazing food, history, and charm. Swiss immigrants put this place on the map and the city loves to celebrate that heritage. Get ready for a really fun day trip in Wisconsin.

For more than 70 years, Elegant Farmer has been making people happy with what many say is the best apple pie in America. The farm has so much to do and see. It's a perfect day trip near me in Wisconsin.

Witch's Gulch is narrow and tight, but provides an amazing up-close view of the sandstone formations. It's a totally unique day trip near me in Wisconsin.

Taliesin, House on the Rock, an artist's town, the nearby river - there's more to see and do here than you could fit into a single day or weekend in beautiful Spring Green. Get out here for a glorious Wisconsin day trip.

With gorgeous stretches of beach, lighthouses, history, and amazing food, this trip through two iconic small towns in Wisconsin along the Lake Michigan shore south of Milwaukee is one you can't miss. It ranks high on the list of fun day trips in Wisconsin.

This small town outside of Madison known as Mineral Point is full of charm and whimsy. Sample a pasty, wander the caves, and learn all about the cool history here on a day trip near me in Wisconsin.

The Great River Road stretches along both sides of the Mississippi in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Over a stretch of more than 200 miles, there are 11 different vineyards making 100 different wines. The Wisconsin portion of the trail is just 68 miles in length and will take you to five different vineyards, making it one of the best day trips in Wisconsin.

With 400 acres, a discovery center, a butterfly house, and more, you'll never run out of things to do, see, and learn here at the Beaver Creek Nature Reserve. Plan your day trip in Wisconsin to this spot ASAP!

At more than a century old, Ehler's General Store has plenty of history to match its ideal location on the shores of Lake Superior. Take a Wisconsin day trip here to go back in time!

We were once a skeptic about the EAA Fly-in, thinking it wasn't for us. But there's so much to see and do here and the air show alone is worth the price of admission. Not to mention, it is a very fun day trip in Wisconsin.

Most well-known for its swap meet, there's more than meets the eye in this charming small town in Wisconsin known as Princeton. It is a wonderful day trip near me in Wisconsin.

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