If you live in Wisconsin, you’re mighty used to the cold, snowy winters. In fact, they probably don’t faze you much. If that’s the case, there’s plenty to keep you busy, entertained, and having fun this winter in Wisconsin. Here are some suggestions for awesome ideas all across the state to get you out and enjoying our great state this winter. See how many of these epic winter day trips in Wisconsin you can tackle this season!
- Wolfsong Adventures
Facebook/WolfsongAdventures Our list of winter day trips in Wisconsin begins with Wolfsong Adventures. Because truly, what could be better than mushing through the forest? Located near Lake Superior, Wolfsong Adventures is a once-in-a-lifetime winter opportunity that you won’t want to miss. For more information, be sure to check out the official Wolfsong Adventures website. 86990 S Pratt Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA
- Minocqua Winter Park
Facebook/MinocquaWinterPark Minocqua Winter Park offers just about everything you could ever want in an outdoor winter park. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, awesome events and a cozy lodge make this the perfect Wisconsin winter getaway. Ready to book your cold-weather adventure? Head to the Minocqua Winter Park website for more information. 7588 Squirrel Hill Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
- La Crosse’s Rotary Lights
Facebook/RotaryLights This stunning display can be driven through, but they encourage you to get out and walk through the giant display of lights. It’s one of the most magnificent and magical spots in the entire state this time of year. Curious to learn more? Read all about why this enchanting winter walk belongs at the top of your Wisconsin winter bucket list. La Crosse, WI, USA
- Winter Festivals
Facebook/FestivalsofCedarburg We need no excuse to party and we love any reason at all to have a festival. Therefore, it’s really not surprising that there are so many winter festivals in Wisconsin to enjoy. Double-check the dates for this year and then make plans to celebrate!
- Badlands Sno Park in Hudson
Facebook/BadlandsSnoPark Badlands Snow Park is a giant park is dedicated to snow tubing. How incredible is that? With tons of different runs and pulleys to get you back to the top of the hill, you could spend hours flying over the snow here. For more information about planning your visit, be sure to check out the Badlands Sno Park online. 772 Kinney Rd, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
- Candlelight Hikes
Flickr/WIDNR Throughout the winter season, the Wisconsin DNR sponsors a number of candlelight hikes and snowshoe events across the state. They’re a beautiful and unique way to explore some of our state natural areas. The dates and locations change each year, but you can check out the official Wisconsin DNR website for more information.
- Kurtz Corral
KurtzCorral.com What better way to get out and enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin in winter? Learn more about all the wintertime fun that awaits you at Kurtz Corral when you visit the official website. 5712 Howard Ln, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
- Wisconsin’s Frozen Waterfalls
Flickr/AaronCarlson One of the best parts about spending winter in Wisconsin is the chance to see the landscape totally transformed. No time is that more true than when you stumble upon a frozen waterfall. While waterfalls are beautiful all year round, there’s truly something alluring about seeing one frozen in space, glittering with ice and snow. Check out our list of the most incredible frozen waterfalls in Wisconsin to see this winter.
- Waukesha’s Lowell Park
Janboree.org This old-school toboggan run will make you feel like a kid and is the perfect family activity. Curious to learn more? You can head on over to the official Lowell Park website for more information about their Toboggan Run. 2201 Michigan Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
- Breathtaking Natural Wonders
Flickr/MichaelPereckas It’s no surprise that Wisconsin is just as beautiful in winter as it is in other seasons. There’s just an ethereal and magical quality to the stillness of nature in the winter. These spots across the state are especially lovely and worth a visit when the temperature drops. Learn more about some of our very favorite winter day trips in Wisconsin.
- Madison’s Tenney Park
Flickr/RichardHurd Located just off the shores of Lake Mendota is a perfect outdoor ice skating rink that will charm just about anyone. You can rent skates or hockey sticks and have a blast looping around their lagoon. Learn more about what makes this natural ice skating rink in Wisconsin so magical. 402 N Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
- Wilmot Mountain
Facebook/WilmotMoutain This ski resort near the Illinois border has been totally revamped. A few years back, new owners poured $13 million dollars into it and you’ll adore all the improvements. Learn more about all the wintertime fun that awaits you when you visit Wilmot Mountain online. Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, 11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192, USA
There’s so much to do, no one can ever say they’re bored in Wisconsin in winter! Did any of your favorite winter day trips in Wisconsin miss the list? If so, feel free to share them with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you!
Facebook/WolfsongAdventures
Our list of winter day trips in Wisconsin begins with Wolfsong Adventures. Because truly, what could be better than mushing through the forest? Located near Lake Superior, Wolfsong Adventures is a once-in-a-lifetime winter opportunity that you won’t want to miss. For more information, be sure to check out the official Wolfsong Adventures website.
86990 S Pratt Rd, Bayfield, WI 54814, USA
Facebook/MinocquaWinterPark
Minocqua Winter Park offers just about everything you could ever want in an outdoor winter park. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, awesome events and a cozy lodge make this the perfect Wisconsin winter getaway. Ready to book your cold-weather adventure? Head to the Minocqua Winter Park website for more information.
7588 Squirrel Hill Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548, USA
Facebook/RotaryLights
This stunning display can be driven through, but they encourage you to get out and walk through the giant display of lights. It’s one of the most magnificent and magical spots in the entire state this time of year. Curious to learn more? Read all about why this enchanting winter walk belongs at the top of your Wisconsin winter bucket list.
La Crosse, WI, USA
Facebook/FestivalsofCedarburg
We need no excuse to party and we love any reason at all to have a festival. Therefore, it’s really not surprising that there are so many winter festivals in Wisconsin to enjoy. Double-check the dates for this year and then make plans to celebrate!
Facebook/BadlandsSnoPark
Badlands Snow Park is a giant park is dedicated to snow tubing. How incredible is that? With tons of different runs and pulleys to get you back to the top of the hill, you could spend hours flying over the snow here. For more information about planning your visit, be sure to check out the Badlands Sno Park online.
772 Kinney Rd, Hudson, WI 54016, USA
Flickr/WIDNR
Throughout the winter season, the Wisconsin DNR sponsors a number of candlelight hikes and snowshoe events across the state. They’re a beautiful and unique way to explore some of our state natural areas. The dates and locations change each year, but you can check out the official Wisconsin DNR website for more information.
KurtzCorral.com
What better way to get out and enjoy the beauty of Wisconsin in winter? Learn more about all the wintertime fun that awaits you at Kurtz Corral when you visit the official website.
5712 Howard Ln, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Flickr/AaronCarlson
One of the best parts about spending winter in Wisconsin is the chance to see the landscape totally transformed. No time is that more true than when you stumble upon a frozen waterfall. While waterfalls are beautiful all year round, there’s truly something alluring about seeing one frozen in space, glittering with ice and snow. Check out our list of the most incredible frozen waterfalls in Wisconsin to see this winter.
Janboree.org
This old-school toboggan run will make you feel like a kid and is the perfect family activity. Curious to learn more? You can head on over to the official Lowell Park website for more information about their Toboggan Run.
2201 Michigan Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188, USA
Flickr/MichaelPereckas
It’s no surprise that Wisconsin is just as beautiful in winter as it is in other seasons. There’s just an ethereal and magical quality to the stillness of nature in the winter. These spots across the state are especially lovely and worth a visit when the temperature drops. Learn more about some of our very favorite winter day trips in Wisconsin.
Flickr/RichardHurd
Located just off the shores of Lake Mendota is a perfect outdoor ice skating rink that will charm just about anyone. You can rent skates or hockey sticks and have a blast looping around their lagoon. Learn more about what makes this natural ice skating rink in Wisconsin so magical.
402 N Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Facebook/WilmotMoutain
This ski resort near the Illinois border has been totally revamped. A few years back, new owners poured $13 million dollars into it and you’ll adore all the improvements. Learn more about all the wintertime fun that awaits you when you visit Wilmot Mountain online.
Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort, 11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192, USA
If this is your first winter in Wisconsin, you’ll definitely want to check out 13 Things No One Tells You About Surviving A Wisconsin Winter. Consider this your survival guide!
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winter day trips in Wisconsin January 08, 2022 Beth C. What are some of the best winter hiking trails in Wisconsin? There’s nothing like spending quality time in the great outdoors, even in the wintertime. Here in Wisconsin, we’re blessed with an abundance of beautiful trails. If you’re ready to bundle up and enjoy that wintery fresh air, any of the following hiking destinations will delight you: Palfrey’s Glen in Merrimac, the Greenbush Recreation Area Trails, Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine South Unit, Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, Whitetail Meadows Trail in Wyalusing State Park, Chippewa Ice Age Trail in New Auburn, Vilas Park in Madison, Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Chequamegon National Forest in Rhinelander, and Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo. Learn all about the magical winter hikes in Wisconsin and some more when you read our previous article: 15 Picturesque Trails In Wisconsin That Are Perfect For Winter Hiking.
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winter day trips in Wisconsin
January 08, 2022
Beth C.
What are some of the best winter hiking trails in Wisconsin? There’s nothing like spending quality time in the great outdoors, even in the wintertime. Here in Wisconsin, we’re blessed with an abundance of beautiful trails. If you’re ready to bundle up and enjoy that wintery fresh air, any of the following hiking destinations will delight you: Palfrey’s Glen in Merrimac, the Greenbush Recreation Area Trails, Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine South Unit, Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, Whitetail Meadows Trail in Wyalusing State Park, Chippewa Ice Age Trail in New Auburn, Vilas Park in Madison, Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Chequamegon National Forest in Rhinelander, and Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo. Learn all about the magical winter hikes in Wisconsin and some more when you read our previous article: 15 Picturesque Trails In Wisconsin That Are Perfect For Winter Hiking.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There’s nothing like spending quality time in the great outdoors, even in the wintertime. Here in Wisconsin, we’re blessed with an abundance of beautiful trails. If you’re ready to bundle up and enjoy that wintery fresh air, any of the following hiking destinations will delight you: Palfrey’s Glen in Merrimac, the Greenbush Recreation Area Trails, Lapham Peak in Kettle Moraine South Unit, Indian Lake County Park in Cross Plains, Whitetail Meadows Trail in Wyalusing State Park, Chippewa Ice Age Trail in New Auburn, Vilas Park in Madison, Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Chequamegon National Forest in Rhinelander, and Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo. Learn all about the magical winter hikes in Wisconsin and some more when you read our previous article: 15 Picturesque Trails In Wisconsin That Are Perfect For Winter Hiking.
