Southern Wisconsin Tourism
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Harley Davidson Museum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Harley
With 105 years of history under its belt the Harley-Davidson motorcycle will be honored with this new museum located in
Milwaukee County Zoo - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee
If you want to spend the day at the zoo and you want to see a very nice one then you will want to see the Milwaukee County Zoo in
You will be given the opportunity to hand feed giraffes in the Miller Brewing Company Giraffe Experience. Just be aware that the giraffe has a very strong, sticky, long tongue that will certainly be an experience!
You will be able to ride the Sky Safari which is a 35 foot high sky ride giving you a birds eye view of a number of the exhibits. There are live shows, tram and train rides, a children’s petting zoo (what child doesn’t love to be able to pet the animals?), a carousel for you to ride, along with pony and camel rides. If you have never been on a camel this is certainly something that you will want to do so you can tell all your friends and family about it, they probably haven’t ridden one either!
Participate in the Oceans of Fun Aquatic Adventures program and swim with the sea lions and you can feed them too.
Are you interested in sharks? The zoo has a 6,000 gallon pool, featuring two species of non-aggressive sharks. Both Bamboo and Nurse Sharks are on display for you to both touch and feed. Yes, you will be able to FEED a SHARK!
Then you can go to the 11,000 gallon habitat for the two species of sting rays, the Cownose and the Southern Red Sting Ray which float like flying carpets through the water.
These two displays are unique in
Admission: April – October; Adults: $11.25, Children 3-12 are $8.25; Children under 2 are Free. Senior that are 60 and over are $10.25.
November – December rates are: Adults - $9.75, Children 3-12 are $6.75. Children under 2 are free. Seniors: 60 and over are $8.25.
There is a parking fee of $10.
Phone: 414-256-5412
Location:
Hours: May – September 9-5, Oct – April 9-4:30, Sunday and holidays 9 – 6.
Directions: Located northwest of the I-94/Hwy 45 intersection in Elm Grove.
CIRCUS WORLD - Baraboo, Wisconsin
Dedicated to the long and colorful history of the circus, Circus World is located on the site of the original Winter Quarters of the famed Ringling Brothers Circus in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Visited yearly by nearly 100,000, circus enthusiasts are treated to a world of circus history. Circus World houses the world’s largest and most extensive collection of priceless circus parade wagons. More than 200 of these colorful and artfully constructed wagons are on display.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
If you are a visitor to Milwaukee and enjoy museums, a visit to the Milwaukee Public Museum should not be overlooked. Considered one of the best natural history museums in the United States, the museum houses more than six million objects.
OLD WORLD WISCONSIN - Eagle, Wisconsin
Location:
• 35 miles from Milwaukee
• 55 miles from Madison
• 75 miles from Chicago
Eagle is a small community of some 5,000 citizens in southeast Wisconsin’s Waukesha County, home to an attraction that recreates the lifestyle and accomplishments of the immigrants and pioneers who settled Wisconsin.
The attraction is called “Old World Wisconsin” and revolves around the living and working environment of these settlers. See a living demonstration of the lifestyles of the tradesman, shop keepers and other hardy souls that came to build new lives in this new land.
TEN CHIMNEYS - Genesee Depot, Wisconsin
“Ten Chimneys” is the lavishly appointed home of two of the legendary greats of the theater, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine. The home has only been opened to the public since 2004.
Any visitor who is even vaguely familiar with the history of theater in the United States and on Broadway in its heyday of the 1920s thru the 1940s knows of the Lunts and their stature among the elite of the Great White Way.
Cave of the Mounds - Madison Wisconsin
Just twenty miles west of Madison, Wisconsin, off U.S. Highways 18 and 151, between Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds, lies one of the Upper Midwest’s most spectacular natural wonders, the Cave of the Mounds. A “must see” for visitors to the area, the Cave has been host to millions of tourists and locals since it was opened to the public in 1940.
Folklore Village - Dodgeville Wisconsin
Folklore Village Farm, located at 3210 County Highway BB in Dodgeville, Wisconsin is a popular tourist attraction in the area. Founded in 1967 by Jane Farwell, an internationally known folk dance instructor, the community was set up and continues to be guided by her unique philosophy of teaching. The Village additionally is utilized by locals as a location for various community functions.
Little Norway - Mount Horeb Wisconsin
The picturesque little town of Mount Horeb is located in South Central Wisconsin on State Highway 18-151, sixteen miles Southwest of Madison.
Located only three miles West of Mount Horeb is the popular attraction of “Little Norway” which is named for the beautiful valley in which the site is located. Locals know the area as “Nissedahle” which is the Norwegian name for “Valley of the Elves”.
Water Park Fun at Mt. Olympus - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Water park fun and adventure is waiting for you in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin at the Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park. Wisconsin Dells can be found in the southwestern part of the beautiful state of Wisconsin. This theme park is truly a perfect family destination because there are things to do for every member of the family, no matter what age.
