Experience Wisconsin's Finest Family Resorts and Scenic Retreats
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Waupun
Discover Waupun, Wisconsin, where small-town charm meets natural beauty. Explore scenic trails, historic downtown, and serene lakefronts for your perfect getaway.
Monroe
Discover Monroe, WI, the Swiss Cheese Capital of the USA, with its rich dairy heritage, craft breweries, and scenic Cheese Country Trail, perfect for your next Wisconsin getaway.
Cedarburg
Discover Cedarburg, WI, a charming town with historic architecture, vibrant cultural venues, and scenic trails, perfect for your next getaway on Lake.com.
Madison
Madison emerges as the City of Four Lakes. Find your perfect stay here.
Wisconsin Rapids
Discover Wisconsin Rapids, a scenic retreat along the Wisconsin River,known for cranberry marshes, outdoor adventures, and rich heritage.
Milwaukee
Discover Milwaukee's charm with lakefront homes, chic apartments, and historic attractions – your perfect stay awaits on Lake.com. Explore museums, breweries, and scenic riverwalks.
Travel Tips
Embrace the Local Culture
Savor authentic Swiss cuisine in New Glarus's charming eateries. Explore the Swiss Historical Village's rich heritage.
Respect Nature
Plant native bee balm to attract pollinators and support local ecosystems. Visit Chiwaukee Prairie for diverse wildlife viewing.
Be Flexible
From Milwaukee's 90-minute drive to the Apostle Islands' sea caves to Madison's 2-hour journey to Devil's Lake State Park's trails, Wisconsin's highways lead to diverse outdoor adventures.
Support Local Businesses
Get out on the water with Nomad Board Sports in Oconomowoc, providing rentals and lessons for water sports enthusiasts. Experience lakeside dining at Norwood Pines Supper Club in Minocqua, offering classic fare with scenic views. Before your trip is done, pick out a gift at Lake and Pine Co. in Delafield, a boutique inspired by lakeside living.
Wisconsin’s Northwoods Lake Legacy
Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes sparkle like scattered diamonds across the Northwoods, where Eagle River’s 28 connected waterways create a 75-mile aquatic trail navigating beneath towering white pines that remember the lumber era’s glory. Families discover Lake Geneva’s 21-mile shoreline, where Gilded Age mansions frame beaches perfect for sandcastle competitions while parents sip Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewing beneath century-old willows. The Apostle Islands’ sea caves beckon couples to kayak through Lake Superior’s crystal chambers, where August’s warm waters reveal underwater arches painted rust and turquoise by mineral deposits. Pet-friendly Devil’s Lake welcomes retrievers to quartzite beaches 500 feet above ancient seas, while the Ice Age Trail’s 1,200 miles connect kettle lakes where glaciers left their liquid fingerprints.
Lakeside Festivals and Aquatic Traditions
Minocqua’s July Aqua Bowl transforms the lake into water-skiing’s championship stage, where pyramids of athletes soar above 10,000 spectators savoring cheese curds from Trig’s Trading Post. September’s Cranberry Festival floods Warrens with 110,000 visitors celebrating Wisconsin’s floating ruby harvest on bog tours, while wintertime’s Klondike Days see 200 mushers racing sled dogs across frozen Lake Wissota. Groups monopolize entire resorts during Eagle River’s Snowmobile Derby, when 500 racers chase the World Championship across ice ovals before warming with Old Fashioneds muddled Door County-style at waterfront supper clubs.
Distinctive Lakefront Lodges
Wisconsin’s 12,000 waterfront rentals encompass restored Northwoods fishing camps ($175 nightly) where knotty pine walls display vintage Rapala collections to Prairie School masterpieces ($2,500 nightly) extending Frank Lloyd Wright geometries over Madison’s lakes. Family compounds near Hayward accommodate 25 guests across log structures connected by screened walkways, featuring fish-cleaning houses upgraded with wine refrigerators, Finnish saunas overlooking water, and boathouses harboring everything from restored woody speedboats to modern pontoons stocked for supper club cruises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to see what Wisconsin has to offer? Let’s tackle some of the burning questions you might have as you plan your visit!
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Door County offers cherry orchards and beaches from $165. Wisconsin Dells provides waterpark fun starting at $145. Northwoods delivers wilderness escapes under $125. Lake.com showcases Wisconsin’s diverse family playgrounds from peninsula charm to north country adventures.
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Devil’s Lake features rock climbing rentals from $130. Lake Geneva offers resort amenities starting at $185. Minocqua provides classic north woods under $140. Lake.com connects families with Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes and endless outdoor opportunities.
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Absolutely! Door County delights with 300 miles of shoreline, rentals from $175. Fish boils, lighthouse tours, and Peninsula State Park entertain families. Lake.com features properties perfect for Wisconsin’s Cape Cod experience.
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Elkhart Lake leads with sandy beaches from $155. Green Lake offers clear waters starting at $135. Eagle River chain provides Northwoods classics under $120. Lake.com helps families find Wisconsin’s swimming and fishing paradises.
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Vilas County offers rustic retreats from $85. Chequamegon Forest provides wilderness access starting at $95. State park cabins book early under $75. Lake.com’s budget filters identify Wisconsin’s affordable north woods escapes.
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Apostle Islands area welcomes pets from $145. Hayward offers trail access starting at $115. Many include fenced yards and beaches. Lake.com’s pet search shows Wisconsin’s dog-friendly properties with water access.
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July-August brings warmest swimming and festivals. October delivers spectacular colors. January-February offers snowmobiling and ice fishing. May avoids bugs. Book summer three months ahead. Lake.com’s Wisconsin guide optimizes cheese country adventures.