Wisconsin Things To Do
Wisconsin Vacation Guide
To many, Wisconsin is known for just a couple of things: The Green Bay Packers and cheese – and sometimes, those worlds collide when Packers fans don their colorful cheeseheads. However, if you’ve ever enjoyed visiting the great state of Wisconsin, you know it’s truly so much more than that. If you’re ready to experience the hidden gems and unexpected pleasures of Wisconsin, there’s no better resource than the Midwest Association of Independent Inns, home to some of the top-rated Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin.
Though it’s true that Wisconsin is the Dairy State and accordingly produces most of the cheese in the United States, that’s just a small piece of Wisconsin’s complex identity. It’s also a state that offers four seasons of outdoor adventure for every type of enthusiast, a fantastic mix of small-town charm and urban excitement, breathtaking natural scenery, rich and abundant history, and so much more.
From big adventures to romantic getaways, you’ll find it all in Wisconsin. Extraordinary getaways deserve equally unforgettable accommodations, and that’s why every trip to Wisconsin should be in partnership with one of the many great Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin. Seek the unique with us, and uncover one epic adventure after another.
Things To Do In Wisconsin
Every season brings with it a slew of great things to do in Wisconsin. From hiking and biking on regional trails to fishing and paddling on Wisconsin waterways during the spring, summer, and fall to embracing this chilly winter wonderland at local museums and cultural attractions, you’ll never run out of great things to do in Wisconsin.
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Outdoor Enthusiasts
Wisconsin is a veritable playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Spend your days biking on the nation’s first Rails to Trails Conservancy bike trail, the Elroy Sparta Trail, or one of the many other fantastic bike trails around the state, or get outside to chase waterfalls and hike through the lush forests of Wisconsin’s State Parks.
Alternatively, head to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore for an unforgettable paddling adventure, or make your way down the scenic, calm waters of the Lower Wisconsin River. These same lakes and waterways that make for great adventures are also perfect for epic fishing trips filled with sturgeon, trout, perch, bass, and more.
Food & Drink
Breakfast at one of our top-rated Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin is just the beginning of your food journey here in the Badger State – and boy, what a delicious journey it will be! Yes, your trip will very likely include plenty of cheese – but that’s not all! Wisconsin is also home to a truly dedicated bunch of craft breweries and big-name brands like Miller, Pabst, and Leinkugels, to name a few. These breweries were all founded in the mid to late 19th century, with the earliest records of Wisconsin breweries dating back to the 1830s. Records show that some of the earliest Wisconsin breweries date back to the 1830s.
If wine is more your scene, you’ll delight in sipping and swirling your way around the state. To date, there are more than 100 Wisconsin wineries worth visiting, which has quickly become one of the top things to do in Wisconsin. The popular Wollersheim Winery dates back to the 1840s, but since then, the proliferation of wineries producing wines made from cold-hardly grapes has expanded, much to the delight of wine lovers everywhere.
In between every adventure – those big and small – will be plenty of delicious bites and treats. Wisconsinites have a deep love of good food, which often shows up in the use of fresh, seasonal, and locally made or produced foods. This love of good food has been driven by the state’s deep agricultural roots and is something we take great pride in. Aside from treating you to delicious fuel to start your day, innkeepers at our Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin know just where to send you for memorable meals.
Arts & Culture
If you knew nothing about Wisconsin other than it was the home of the Green Bay Packers, you’d be doing yourself a disservice. There’s so much depth to this state, which is filled with an incredible array of art and cultural attractions. From exploring the beautiful simplicity of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architecture at the world-famous Taliesin and visiting the acclaimed House on the Rock to embracing art at Madison or Milwaukee’s leading art and cultural museums, there’s truly no shortage of fantastic things to do in Wisconsin.
Best Time to Visit Wisconsin
As you can probably guess by now, the simplest answer to the best time to visit Wisconsin is whenever you can get here. We mean it when we say there are plenty of great things to do in Wisconsin, no matter the season. However, if we had to pick one time of year to call the “best time to visit Wisconsin,” we’d say fall.
Fall in Wisconsin is nothing short of beautiful, filled with the vibrant autumnal hues of the season everywhere you turn and with weather mild enough to still enjoy everything you want to see and do. Door County, in particular, is a magical place to visit in the fall. Not only do fall colors transform this already dramatic landscape into something jaw-droppingly beautiful, but it’s also the season for visiting the area’s apple orchards.
That said, spring and summer are the perfect times to enjoy things like fishing, boating, hiking, biking, birding, paddling, and exploring Wisconsin State Parks. Summers can be quite warm and humid, so keep that in mind and include at least a little downtime cooling off in Wisconsin’s various waterways.
As the snow begins to fall in winter, the landscapes of Wisconsin transform into a completely new winter wonderland, perfect for activities like downhill skiing and snowboarding at places like Granite Peak Ski area, cross-country skiing, or fat tire biking on regional hiking and biking trails, snowmobiling, curling, and more.
With so many great things to do in Wisconsin throughout the year, it’s easy to see why we say the best time to visit Wisconsin is whenever you can get here!
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Top Destination Cities in Wisconsin
We could no sooner choose our favorite things to do in Wisconsin than we can choose a favorite city. With big cities like Madison and Milwaukee to consider and charming towns like Bayfield or Appleton, it’s easy to find something to love about all of them! However, there are a few cities in Wisconsin that stand out among the rest and warrant some time on your itinerary. Of course, you’ll also find several of our top-rated Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin in each!
Madison
Sturgeon Bay
Appleton
Best Places To Stay In Wisconsin
With so many fantastic destinations across Wisconsin, planning your trip here can feel overwhelming. One thing is true, though: It’s easy to find the best places to stay in Wisconsin, so long as you stick to our vetted network of Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin. Our network of Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, and boutique hotels is unique, all offering something different but holding to the same values of excellence in hospitality. From Milwaukee to Madison and Bayfield to Spring Green, you’ll find a memorable experience waiting for you at our Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin.
We offer a range of Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin, everything from urban contemporaries to working farmsteads, lake homes to historic estates, log cabins to eco-inns, and spacious inns perfect for destination weddings or solo business travel. As you get busy making your upcoming travel plans, seek the unique with us, and book a room at one of our exceptional Bed and Breakfasts in Wisconsin.
Greenway House Bed and Breakfast
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380 Lake Street
Green Lake, Wisconsin 54941 - 920-379-0033
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Inn on Lake Wissota
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16649 96th Avenue
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729 - 715-382-4401
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The Miller’s Daughter B&B
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453 North Street
Green Lake, Wisconsin 54941 - 920-294-0717
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Apple Tree Lane Bed & Breakfast
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E3192 Apple Tree Lane
Waupaca, Wisconsin 54981 - 630-430-7283
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The Astor House
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637 South Monroe Avenue
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 - 920-432-3585
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Sheer Memories’ Guest Cottage
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6351 County Road P
Muscoda, Wisconsin 53573 - 608-532-6952
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The Muse Gallery Guesthouse
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602 East Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 - 414-745-7735
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LakePlace Bed & Breakfast
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2142 Poplar Lane
Dresser, Wisconsin 54009 - 651-269-9712
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Century Elms Bed and Breakfast
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2200 West Memorial Drive
Janesville, Wisconsin 53548 - 608-449-5640
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Scofield House B&B
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908 Michigan Street
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 - 920-743-7727
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The Foxglove Inn
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344 North 3rd Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 - 920-746-9192
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Silver Star Bed and Breakfast Inn
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3852 Limmex Hill Road
Spring Green, Wisconsin 53588 - 608-935-7297
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Willow Pond Bed, Breakfast & Events
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E5490 North Shore Road
Weyauwega, Wisconsin 54983 - 931-436-0218
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Lake Ripley Lodge
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N4376 Friedel Avenue
Cambridge, Wisconsin 53523 - 608-217-5075
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Old Rittenhouse Inn
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301 Rittenhouse Avenue
Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814 - 715-779-5111
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The Livingston Inn
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752 East Gorham Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 - 608-238-6317
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Owl Ridge Cabin
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163554 Owl Ridge Road
Wausau, Wisconsin 54403 - 262-639-5500
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Red Forest Bed & Breakfast Inn
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1421 25th Street
Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241 - 920-793-1794
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Sheridan’s Bed & Breakfast
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5133 South Lake Drive
Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110 - 414-747-9810
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The Katherine Holle House
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119 North Church Street
Watertown, Wisconsin 53094 - 920-253-2444
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Green Fountain Inn & Dining
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604 South Main Street
Waupaca, Wisconsin 54981 - 715-281-3147
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Brisbane House
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7050 Reimann Road
Arena, Wisconsin 53503 - 608-576-6696
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Kettle Moraine Cottage Bed and Breakfast
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W351S10333 Touhy Road
Eagle, Wisconsin 53119 - 262-592-3200
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3rd Street Lofts
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615 N 3rd Street
Wausau, Wisconsin 54403 - (262) 639-5500
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Fargo Mansion Inn
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406 Mulberry Street
Lake Mills, Wisconsin 53551 - 920-648-3654
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Cameo Rose Victorian Country Inn
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1090 Severson Road
Belleville, Wisconsin 53508 - 608-424-6340
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Artha Bed & Breakfast
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9784 County Road K
Amherst, Wisconsin 54406 - 715-824-3463
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The Rochester Inn
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504 Water Street
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin 53085 - 262-875-9163
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Eagle Centre House Bed & Breakfast
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W370 S9590 Wisconsin 67
Eagle, Wisconsin 53119 - 262-363-4700
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The Speckled Hen Inn
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5525 Portage Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53704 - 608-244-9368
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The Inn on the Olde Homestead
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N4W22496 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 - 414- 915-7565
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Stewart Inn
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521 Grant Street
Wausau, Wisconsin 54403 - 262-639-5500
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Justin Trails Resort
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7452 Kathryn Avenue
Sparta, Wisconsin 54656 - 608-855-0282
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Honeybee Inn B&B
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611 East Walnut Street
Horicon, Wisconsin 53032 - 920-485-4855
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The Buckingham Inn
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1615 Summit Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53726 - 608-819-8029
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Covington Manor Bed & Breakfast
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W9694 U.S. 12
Cambridge, Wisconsin 53523 - 608-658-7744
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Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast
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434 North 3rd Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 - 920-217-3093
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Crystal River Inn & Cottages
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E1369 Rural Road
Waupaca, Wisconsin 54981 - 715-258-5333
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Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast
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1876 Shalom Drive
West Bend, Wisconsin 53090 - 262-623-0148
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1810 Emerson House Bed & Breakfast
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1810 Emerson Street
Beloit, Wisconsin 53511 - 608-368-8445
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Cobblestone Bed and Breakfast
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319 South Main Street
Birchwood, Wisconsin 54817 - 715-354-3494
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Ringling House Bed & Breakfast
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201 8th Street
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 - 608-356-4229
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Victoria-on-Main Bed & Breakfast
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622 West Main Street
Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 - 262-473-8400
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Sunniva Inn Bed and Breakfast
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120 North Grove Street
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin 53572 - 608-438-4892
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Valley Springs Farm Bed & Breakfast
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E4681 County Road S
Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 - 608-495-1096
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Hotel Ruby Marie
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524 East Wilson Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 - 608-327-7829
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Inn at Wawanissee Point
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E13609 Tower Road
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 - 608-355-9899
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White Lace Inn
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16 North 5th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235 - 920-743-1105
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