There are so many things you can do in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This historic town offers several activities that tourists can undertake. You should start your holiday in Baraboo by first visiting the Circus World Museum. Do you know the famous Ringling Brothers were born in this small town? Baraboo is their hometown. Not just these things make this place famous, but it is also the home of the International Crane Foundation. Besides the famous museum, you will also get to see amazing parks like Devil’s Lake State Park and eat delicious food in famous restaurants. You can visit a winery for wine tasting and do many other interesting things in this destination. Check out the full list, below, of things to do in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
1. Watch exciting shows and exhibitions at Circus World Museum
Everyone initiates their Baraboo tour from Circus World Museum because it is considered as a national treasure by the inhabitants of Wisconsin. It was first began with just six circus wagons on less than an acre of ground. Today, Circus World has about 260 stunning wagons along with a Circus Train complex. It has become so big today that it has spread across 64 acres (25.8 hectares). You can watch several exciting live shows here along with various new exhibitions.
Circus World Museum
Address: 550 Water St, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Circus World Museum
Opening hours: 10am - 4pm (daily)
Price: 9.95 USD
2. See mind-boggling artifacts at Sauk County Historical Museum and Society
This was previously the historic Van Orden Mansion. In the year 1939, they built the Sauk County Historical Museum inside the mansion. The Van Orden Mansion was constructed in 1904. You will get to see many historical artifacts that are hundreds of years old. These artifacts are placed in all the rooms of this two-story mansion for the visitors to see. Apart from the museum, you can also visit Sauk County History Center which was opened in 2013.
Sauk County Historical Society
Address: 531 4th Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Sauk County Historical Society
Opening hours: Wed - Sat: 12pm - 4pm (closed from Sun - Tue)
3. Enjoy a scenic view at Pewits Nest
Pewits Nest - Wisconsin
Posted by Kerry & Jan's Corner of the Internet on Sunday, 9 September 2018
Pewits Nest is a place where all the nature lovers in Baraboo should visit. It has a 30 to 40-foot (9 to 12-meter) deep gorge which was once covered with a glacier. When the glacier depleted and vanished with time, the area turned into a deep gorge. Many families go for a picnic at Pewit’s Nest. Explore the mesic forest, cliffs, hemlock, white pine, red cedar, and yellow birch in this spot. Also, enjoy hiking and swimming.
Pewits Nest
Address: County Rd W, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Pewits Nest
Opening hours: 6am - 8pm (daily)
4. Watch entertaining shows at Al. Ringling Theater
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Posted by Al. Ringling Theatre on Monday, 12 November 2018
Al. Ringling Theater was started in 1915 and since that day, it has been ruling over the hearts of people. It was built by the same person who built Ringling Brothers Circus. This grand French opera house reflects the design of European architecture. You should go and watch a show in this marvelous theatre, then take an official tour to explore its majestic art gallery. You can book this tour in advance by appointment. A guide will lead your tour and will define every minute detail about the history of the theatre, its gallery and the Ringling family. Al. Ringling Theater is a treasure in itself.
Al. Ringling Theatre
Address: 136 4th Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Al. Ringling Theatre
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 2pm (closed from Sat - Mon)
5. Taste the best wine at Baraboo Bluff Winery
Join us on Saturday for the release of our ‘18 Color Me Cab. Come out and try the wine with the winemaker during his meet and greet from 1-1:30pm. Live music from Sam Ness to follow from 1:30-4:30.
Posted by Baraboo Bluff Winery on Thursday, 25 July 2019
Who doesn’t love to go on a winery tour? Baraboo offers this opportunity to learn more about the history of its winery. While taking a Baraboo’s wine history tour, you can also taste the delicious wine and have fun. They charge only 5 USD and will let you taste nine of their wines. You can taste first and then decide if you want to buy any. Baraboo Bluff Winery is located in a scenic and serene place. You can go for a picnic there with your friends or simply go to the wine tasting room and enjoy the wine while gazing at the panoramic view of the hillside. You should stop at this fabulous location for a while and definitely do some wine tasting. All the staff here is very knowledgable. They will tell you a lot of stories about the place and the history of the winery. You can sit and enjoy a good time there.
Baraboo Bluff Winery
Address: E9120 Terrytown Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Baraboo Bluff Winery
Opening hours: Thu - Mon: 11am - 5pm (closed on Tue & Wed)
6. Buy delicious candies at Baraboo Candy Company
Posted by Baraboo Candy Company on Thursday, 12 September 2019
From children to adults, everyone loves to eat sweets. Baraboo is a paradise for the people with a sweet tooth. You should visit candy company and check out all the sweets that they have to offer. Don’t forget to taste their dark chocolate Cow Pies. They might give you a hefty walk-in discount as well. Park your car in their big parking lot and go through the display of delicious made-in-house candies. They have a great selection of both chocolate and non-chocolate candies. As they make their candies on the premises, all the candies taste fresh and simply melt in the mouth. You can even try free samples before buying any candy.
Baraboo Candy Company
Address: E10891 Coop Ln, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Baraboo Candy Company
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm; Sun: 10am - 3pm
7. Explore the majestic landscape at Aldo Leopold Foundation
Posted by Aldo Leopold Foundation on Tuesday, 9 July 2019
Aldo Leopold Foundation was founded in 1982 to spread the awareness of living in harmony with nature without destroying it. This foundation was started by the five children of Aldo and Estella Leopold. Visitors can explore the breathtaking landscape and go hiking and discover new trails. You can pay for a group tour or take a self-guided tour. They will hand you a brochure and a map describing all the important details of the shack and other significant factors. However, if you want to experience the shack from inside, you must join a group tour because the visitors doing a self-guided tour are not allowed to go inside the shack. Your visit to Aldo Leopold Foundation will be quite interesting and informative.
Aldo Leopold Foundation
Address: E13701 Levee Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Aldo Leopold Foundation
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
8. Go camping in Devil's Lake State Park
Head towards the south from Baraboo and you will find this majestic park called Devil’s Lake State Park. You should go hiking in this largest state park in Wisconsin State. It features several easy and difficult hiking trails along with rock climbing activities for people with different skill levels. You can even go camping and fishing there. Restrooms and cafes are also available.
Devil's Lake State Park
Address: S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, United State
Website: Devil’s Lake State Park
Opening hours: 6am - 11pm (daily)
9. Enjoy the peace and tranquility at Durward's Glen
Posted by Durward's Glen Retreat on Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Spend your time on the serene hillside and capture the mesmerizing beauty of the view with your eyes. Hike the mountain trail and explore the hidden beauty here. Sit next to a pond and listen to the tranquil sound of water. There are several cottages and rooms that you can rent at Durward’s Glen. It is a non-profit retreat center that was created to preserve the natural beauty and environment of the 37 plus acres (14.9 plus hectares) of land in the Baraboo Bluffs.
Durward's Glen
Address: W11876 McLeisch Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913-9503
Website: Durward’s Glen
10. Have fun kayaking on Baraboo River
Baraboo River is one of the major tourist attractions in Baraboo. If you want to spend some time in solitude, you should go kayaking in this calm river. You can set up camp alongside the banks of the river and enjoy the tranquility of the place. It’s a perfect spot for a family picnic.
Baraboo River
Website: Baraboo River
11. Taste unique spirits at a tour of Driftless Glen Distillery
Driftless Glen Distillery is a local distillery that creates delicious spirits for all the people who love them. Your visit to this distillery can be an educational tour where you can learn about their process of making unique spirits which you can taste also. However, their most famous one is Rockin Root Beer Float which you must try.
Driftless Glen Distillery
Address: 300 Water St, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Driftless Glen Distillery
Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 11am - 8pm; Thu - Sat: 11am - 10pm
12. Enjoy a meat treat at The Meat Market
All the meat lovers can get their meat specifically cut and cooked as per their taste. You can request them to slaughter your meat as per your preference and customize every tiny bit of the meat. From roasting Hogs to Hams to Sausage, you can buy anything from here. They serve fresh meat which they buy from local farmers. Everything is organic here.
The Meat Market
Address: 700 Lincoln Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: The Meat Market
Opening hours: Mon - Tue & Thu - Sat: 8am - 6pm (closed on Wed & Sun)
13. Marvel at the majestic landscape of Devils Lake Lavender
Devil’s Lake Lavender is situated amid a spellbinding landscape. Wherever you will gaze, you will find a spectacular view of the lavender farm. You can learn a lot about lavender farming there and enjoy mouthwatering meals at the cafe. When you get tired, you can rejuvenate at the spa.
Devils Lake Lavender
Address: E11364 WI-136, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Devils Lake Lavender
14. Take cooking classes with Bekah Kate's Cooking Classes
The best way to spend your vacation time is by doing fun activities like cooking and learning a lot more about the local ingredients and food of Baraboo. You can take cooking classes from Bekah Kate’s where you can learn about any cuisine in the world. They also have a gourmet kitchen store which gives every visitor an opportunity to buy kitchenware.
Bekah Kate's Cooking Classes
Address: 117 3rd St, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Bekah Kate’s Cooking Classes
Opening hours: Mon - Wed & Fri: 10am - 6pm; Thu: 10am - 8pm; Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 11am - 3pm
15. Rejuvenate at Spa Serenity
After a long trip, you should give yourself rest by taking a soul-soothing massage, facials and body treatments at Spa Serenity. You can take their full-day spa service which won’t cost you much and you will be able to enjoy their full service including pain management massage and different therapeutic services.
Spa Serenity
Address: 137 3rd St, Baraboo, WI 53913, United States
Website: Spa Serenity
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 9am - 6pm; Thu - Fri: 9am - 8pm; Sat: 9am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm
A splendid place to visit
Baraboo, Wisconsin, is a splendid place to go for a vacation. There are so many things that you can do in this mesmerizing city of Sauk County. Include all these things that we have listed above in your things-to-do list and make sure you do that when you are in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This will make your vacation to Baraboo memorable and amusing.
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