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Before you go
Your trip to Wisconsin Dells.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Wisconsin Dells – Wisconsin Destination Wisconsin Dells and Taliesin
How to get there
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Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) Madison · 85 km
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Wisconsin Dells Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car, about one hour from Madison and two hours from Milwaukee via I-90/94. Madison’s regional airport (MSN) is about 85 km away. Long-distance trains stop at the downtown station.
How many days
Two days: one for a waterpark and another for the boat tour and Devil's Lake.
When to go
From late May to early September for the outdoor parks and boat tours; the indoor parks are open year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, the parks and attractions are spread along Wisconsin Dells Parkway and outside the town.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Wisconsin Dells
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All day
Waterpark
Spend the day at Noah's Ark or Mt. Olympus, arriving at opening time.
2 days in Wisconsin Dells
Day 2
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Morning
River canyons
Take the boat tour through the Upper Dells, with a stop at Witches Gulch.
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Afternoon
Devil's Lake
Head to Devil's Lake State Park and hike the cliff trail.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Wisconsin Dells?
Spend a day at a waterpark, take the boat tour through the river canyons and visit Devil's Lake State Park.
What is the largest waterpark in Wisconsin Dells?
Noah's Ark is the largest outdoor waterpark in town, with dozens of slides, two wave pools and lazy rivers.
Is it worth visiting Wisconsin Dells in winter?
For the indoor waterparks, yes; the boat tours and outdoor parks only operate in the summer season.
What time zone is Wisconsin Dells in?
UTC−6 in standard time (Central Time) and UTC−5 from March to November, during daylight saving time.