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The Historic Octagon House - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
The Historic Octagon House - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
This house was built in 1856 to be an Indian fort, and later was used as part of the Underground Railroad. There are 12 rooms in the home which features 9 passageways and a hand-dug underground tunnel. The house is a private residence now (and has been) but the owners do provide showings for a fee when reservations are made in advance.
Steelhead Fishing - Algoma, Wisconsin
Steelhead Fishing - Algoma, Wisconsin
If you are looking for one of the most exciting types of fishing available for you it may well be steelhead fishing in the Lake Michigan tributary streams. Here you will find the steelheads (rainbow trout) that have come in from the open waters of the lake to the tributaries to spawn. While they are there, for the short period of time they are there, they are in range of the fly or spinning rod.
Wisconsin stocks three different strains of rainbow trout and each run at different times of the year. Two of the strains are the Ganaraska and the Chambers Creek River. These two have later winter/early spring runs that typically occur between late February and Mid-April. Occasionally the runs are later depending on how soon it begins to warm up. At the first warming the fish will show up.
Museum of Historic Torture Devices - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Museum of Historic Torture Devices - Wisconsin Dells,
Be so glad you are not forced to experience these items personally. This is a collection from all over the world and located in downtown Wisconsin Dells.
The displays include such things as The Rack Thumbscrews The Inquisitor’s Chair The Cucking (Dunking) Stool The Breaking Wheel The Heretic’s Fork Iron Gag The Dreaded Chinese Death Cage Many More.
Mid-Continent Railway Museum - North Freedom, Wisconsin
Mid-Continent
As of July 4, 2008 the railway museum is closed due to the flooding that hit
When the museum and train are working here is some information on the attraction.
This is the opportunity to take a seven-mile, 50 minute round-trip ride on a former branch line of the Chicago & North Western Railway through the scenic Baraboo Hills. The 1915 steel coaches give you the true feeling of this bygone era.
Extreme World - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Extreme World - Wisconsin Dells,
If you are interested in going to an amusement park while you are in the Dells then you will want to visit Extreme World where you can ride on the Skycoaster, try bungee jumping or any number of other rides. Join your kids driving the Go-Karts and enjoy the laughter that will follow.
Discover what you feel while freefalling 100 feet at speeds of u to 60-65 mph and then recovering barely 6 feet off the ground and going soaring 90 feet in to the air again in less than 4 seconds! You have to have a pretty strong stomach to handle this ride!
Now do you feel like a REALLY scary ride? The go to the ejection seat. At 130 feet, the bungee jump is the only jump in the
Ghost Out-Post Haunted House - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Ghost Out-Post Haunted House - Wisconsin Dells,
This place will offer you the scare of your life! It’s dark, there is a man-eating rat after you, and the maze has you trapped with a bunch of twisted torture victims! You will begin your adventure by hearing the executioner read a victim his last rights, then witness his gut-wrenching execution. The on past more executions and encounter the results of cruel justice as the lurking creatures scare you of your senses!
This attraction is not for the timid. They have an enhanced and improved the Boris and Ernie show, a new unique animatronics talking duo of ghouls and more.
Dells Mining Co. - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Dells Mining Co. - Wisconsin Dells,
Want to go digging for gems? This place was established in 1989 for the purpose of mining natural precious and semi-precious gemstones from all over the world.
You can sift through the gem rich soil and find all your gemstone treasures. You keep everything you find!
There are several types of gemstones found: amethyst, blue topaz, garnet, ruby, emerald, sapphire and many more. You will get assistance with your dig to make sure that you don’t miss any of the gems.
Ice Age Trail - Baraboo, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail -
This is one of the eight national scenic trails in the
Devil’s Lake State Park - Baraboo, Wisconsin
Devil’s
The park is located along the Ice Age Trail with spectacular views from 500 ft cliffs. There are miles of hiking trails, swimming areas of which there are two large sandy beaches, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, mountain climbing and a great place to picnic or camp.
Get out your fishing pole and enjoy the quality fishing available at the park. The fish in the lake are: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Common Carp, Northern Pike, Blacknose dace, Spottail shiner, Spotfin shiner, Mimic shiner, Bluntnose minnow, Fathead minnow, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, Burbot, Lawer, White bass, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Gree sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Rock bass, White crappie, Black crappie, Walleye, Yellow perch, Iowa darter, Johnny darter. A
Timbavati Wildlife Park/Storybook Gardens - Wisconsin Dells,Wisconsin
Timbavati Wildlife Park/Storybook Gardens - Wisconsin Dells,
Are you interested in experiencing an up-close and personal encounter with a variety of animals such as kangaroos, tigers, ant eaters, giraffe, zebra, alpaca, muntjac, white lion, colobus monkey, lemurs, binturog, Yellow headed Vultures, Kookaburra, African Crown Cranes, Spurthiged Tortoises, White neck Raven, Crab eating MaCaques, MaCaws, and others.
There are daily interactive shows that are both entertaining and educational. The show times are 11:15 AM and 2:15 PM. Show times may vary, call for information.
