Posted in Wisconsin May 16, 2017 by Nicole

The 19 Very Best Day Trips You Can Possibly Take 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 the 19 best day trips in Wisconsin:

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1. Discover charm, history and the great outdoors in Chippewa Falls.

2. Roll a strike at the country's oldest sanctioned bowling alley.

3. Spend the day in beautiful surroundings at Vino in the Valley.

4. Experience fresh bakery straight from the farm in Blue Mounds.

5. Eat your way through the Wisconsin Cheese Trail.

6. Stroll the country's largest producer-only farmer's market in Madison.

7. Get transported to Switzerland in New Glarus.

8. Sample Elegant Farmer's World Famous apple pie in a bag.

9. Check out this unique slot canyon near the Wisconsin Dells.

10. You'll never run out of things to do in Spring Green.

11. Take the day trip of a lifetime through Racine and Kenosha.

12. Experience the magic of Mineral Point.

13. Sip your cares away along the Great River Road Wine Trail.

14. Practice your spells at the Jefferson Harry Potter Festival.

15. Shop in one of the oldest stores in the state in Cornucopia.

16. Watch the planes take off and land at the EAA Fly-in.

17. Discover all that's cool about small town Princeton.

18. Learn all about nature at the Beaver Creek Nature Reserve.

19. Find your inner flamingo at Maggie's in Bayfield.

Looking for more things to see and do in Wisconsin? Check out our ultimate bucket list for Wisconsinites who are obsessed with nature.

Address: Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA

Address: 2042 W Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA

Address: W3826 450th Ave, Maiden Rock, WI 54750, USA

Address: 4035 Ryan Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USA

Address: Cheese Country Trail, South Wayne, WI, USA

Address: Dane County Farmers' Market, 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Address: New Glarus, WI 53574, USA

Address: 1545 Main St, Mukwonago, WI 53149, USA

Address: Witches Gulch, Dell Prairie, WI 53965, USA

Address: Spring Green, WI 53588, USA

Address: Racine, WI, USA

Address: Mineral Point, WI 53565, USA

Address: Great River Rd, Trempealeau, WI, USA

Address: Jefferson, WI 53549, USA

Address: 88545 Superior St, Cornucopia, WI 54827, USA

Address: 3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA

Address: Princeton, WI 54968, USA

Address: S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek, WI 54742, USA

Address: Bayfield, WI, USA

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What are the most beautiful places in Wisconsin?

The state of Wisconsin is rife with beauty, and you’ll find some of the most beautiful places in the nation within state lines. From the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Bayfield, a natural expanse that consists of 21 islands on the northern edge of the state, to the Baraboo Pewits Nest, there’s a little something for everyone. One of the best state parks is Pattison State Park in Superior which boasts the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin, Big Manitou Falls.

Where is the best place to live in Wisconsin?

If you’re looking for a dreamy, friendly place to raise a family, we’d recommend Door County. Home to a myriad of unique towns and small villages, you’ll find great schools, a great way to indulge in an active, outdoor lifestyle, and even an expanse of arts and culture. It’s a great place to raise a family and one of the hidden treasures here in the state. The Door County Peninsula remains one of the best places to put down roots and invest in the community.

What places in Wisconsin should I see before I die?

If you’re looking to experience the beauty of Wisconsin before you die, there are a few places you simply can’t miss. Make sure you head to the Cave of Mounts and Big Manitou Falls, head on over to the expansive beauty found at High Cliff State Park and Pattison State Park. The Dells are stunning, and the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is unlike anywhere else.