Highest-rated things to do in Wisconsin, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Wisconsin your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Wisconsin reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Wisconsin using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Wisconsin, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Circus World
- Rating: 4.5/5 (714 reviews)
- Address: 550 Water St. Baraboo, Wisconsin
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#29. Peninsula Players Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (636 reviews)
- Address: 4351 Peninsula Players Road Fish Creek, Wisconsin
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#28. Miller Brewery Tour
- Rating: 4.5/5 (939 reviews)
- Address: 4251 West State St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#27. Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (903 reviews)
- Address: 100 North Edwards Blvd. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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#26. Great Lakes Distillery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (831 reviews)
- Address: 616 West Virginia St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#25. Bay Beach Amusement Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,181 reviews)
- Address: 1313 Bay Beach Road off I-43 at Webster Ave. Green Bay, Wisconsin
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#24. Milwaukee Public Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,094 reviews)
- Address: 800 West Wells St. Handicap accessable door and if there are scooters Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#23. Witches Gulch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (615 reviews)
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#22. Historic Third Ward
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,307 reviews)
- Address: Broadway and St. Paul Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#21. Grandad Bluff
- Rating: 5/5 (1,092 reviews)
- Address: 3020 Grandad Bluff Road La Crosse, Wisconsin
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#20. Basilica of St. Josaphat
- Rating: 5/5 (885 reviews)
- Address: 2333 South 6th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#19. Milwaukee County Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,744 reviews)
- Address: 10001 West Bluemound Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#18. Wisconsin Deer Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,459 reviews)
- Address: 583 Wisconsin Dells Parkway Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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#17. House on the Rock
- Rating: 4/5 (1,998 reviews)
- Address: 5754 State Road 23 Spring Green, Wisconsin
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#16. Milwaukee Public Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,128 reviews)
- Address: 400 North Water St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#15. Devil's Lake State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,282 reviews)
- Address: S5975 Park Road Baraboo, Wisconsin
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#14. Pabst Mansion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,101 reviews)
- Address: 2000 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#13. Henry Vilas Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,700 reviews)
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#12. Wisconsin State Capitol
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,071 reviews)
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#11. Peninsula State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,782 reviews)
- Address: 9462 Shore Road Fish Creek, Wisconsin
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#10. Cave Point County Park
- Rating: 5/5 (1,265 reviews)
- Address: 5360 Schauer Road Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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#9. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Rating: 5/5 (1,698 reviews)
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#8. Lakefront Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,922 reviews)
- Address: 1872 North Commerce St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#7. American Family Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,111 reviews)
- Address: 1 Brewers Way Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#6. Noah's Ark Water Park
- Rating: 4/5 (2,920 reviews)
- Address: 1410 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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#5. Milwaukee Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,801 reviews)
- Address: 700 North Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#4. Harley-Davidson Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,151 reviews)
- Address: 400 West Canal St. At the corner of 6th and Canal Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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#3. Rick Wilcox Magic Theater
- Rating: 5/5 (1,581 reviews)
- Address: 1670 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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#2. Lambeau Field
- Rating: 5/5 (3,541 reviews)
- Address: 1265 Lombardi Ave. Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field Atrium Green Bay, Wisconsin
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#1. Taliesin Preservation - Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
- Rating: 5/5 (4,496 reviews)
- Address: 5607 County Road C Spring Green, Wisconsin
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
