Southwest Wisconsin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Devil's lake state park in Wisconsin!
The "The Ice Age Scenic trail loop", a short part of the National scenic trail.

If you're around the area,make sure to put this park and specifically this trail on your check list!
It is a beautiful hike,with a very special view of a range of deep to light colors of blue lake surrounding by 500 foot high quartzite bluffs,which was created by glacier. This trail is 14 mile trek with many offered amenities; such as fishing, boat ramp, swimming, and bird watching, there is plenty to keep everyone having fun. Best of all-this park is pet friendly! 

#hiking #travel #crosscountry #devilslake #wisconsin #statepark #backpacking
Devil's lake state park in Wisconsin!
The "The Ice Age Scenic trail loop", a short part of the National scenic trail.

If you're around the area,make sure to put this park and specifically this trail on your check list!
It is a beautiful hike,with a very special view of a range of deep to light colors of blue lake surrounding by 500 foot high quartzite bluffs,which was created by glacier. This trail is 14 mile trek with many offered amenities; such as fishing, boat ramp, swimming, and bird watching, there is plenty to keep everyone having fun. Best of all-this park is pet friendly! 

#hiking #travel #crosscountry #devilslake #wisconsin #statepark #backpacking
Ice castle at Wi Dells.
Along the CCC Trail, east wall.
A Hooper at the Grateful Garcia Gathering music festival.

Where to stay in Southwest Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Capitol building, view from Monona Terrace rooftop.; Shutterstock ID 5305432

Downtown Madison

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Downtown Madison
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Lake Delton

If you're spending some time in Lake Delton, Noah's Ark Waterpark and Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park are top sights worth seeing.

Lake Delton
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Spring Brook

If you're spending some time in Spring Brook, Spring Brook Golf Course and Lake Blass are top sights worth seeing.

Spring Brook
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Monona

Visitors to Monona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Aldo Leopold Nature Center is worth a stop.

Monona
The International Friendship Gardens in La Crosse, WI offer beautiful blooms from various sister cities around the world. I love the German gardens. The gardens are near the convergence of three rivers; the Mighty Mississippi, Black River, and La Crosse River. 😊🌼 #flowers

Historic Downtown La Crosse

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown La Crosse. A stop by La Crosse Center or Oktoberfest Grounds might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown La Crosse
The duck tour on Wisconsin river is must to experience if you visit wisconsin

Downtown Wisconsin Dells

While visiting Downtown Wisconsin Dells, you might make a stop by sights like Dell View Golf Course and Ripley's Believe It or Not.

Downtown Wisconsin Dells
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

3.5 out of 5
1 W Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,461 reviews)
Very reasonable

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

2.5 out of 5
8102 Excelsior Dr Madison WI
The price is ₹5,413 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
₹5,413
₹6,252 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,141 reviews)
The room was clean and the pool area was excellent. Really like how the pool is warm. The breakfast was a good variety of foods.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

3 out of 5
655 N. Frontage Road Wisconsin Dells WI
The price is ₹4,548 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹4,548
₹5,105 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy an outdoor pool, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (2,581 reviews)
Good place

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bluegreen Odyssey Dells

Bluegreen Odyssey Dells

3.5 out of 5
1701 Wisconsin Dells Parkway Wisconsin Dells WI
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy free water park access, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kalahari ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable room, nice amenities as the fully stocked kitchen supplies if I were to want do some cooking of food. Just wish I would have known about the resort fee when I was booking my stay since there was no mention of there being one, also no mention that the indoor water park was ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Bluegreen Odyssey Dells
The Dylin by Mint House

The Dylin by Mint House

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St Madison WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Super convenient, onsite parking was super easy to use (for a fee)

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

The Dylin by Mint House
Tamarack Wisconsin Dells a Ramada by Wyndham

Tamarack Wisconsin Dells a Ramada by Wyndham

3 out of 5
874 Xanadu Rd. Wisconsin Dells WI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (972 reviews)
The apartments were nice. Clean. Affordable. Stocked with dishes and cookware. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Tamarack Wisconsin Dells a Ramada by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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