Have you ever noticed that some of Wisconsin’s best places are the ones that not too many people know about? Even after doing this job for awhile, I’m constantly finding new and awesome places thanks to locals who clue me in. Below are 15 of the best kept secrets in Wisconsin. Click the link at the bottom of each description to read our full article:
Please note, Fond du Lac Fairgrounds Aquatic Center is temporarily closed.
- The Hidden Capitol Building Viewing Deck
Flickr/Bryan Wolf Our gorgeous Capitol Building in Madison offers up some of the best views anywhere in the state with a viewing deck around the dome that few people know is even there. For more information, read our full article here.
- Princeton: The Small Town In Wisconsin You’ve Never Heard Of But Will Fall In Love With
Flickr/John Iwanski Princeton is home to Wisconsin’s biggest flea market, but there’s so much more to see in this charming little town. For more information, read our full article here.
- Delavan Lake - The Underrated Wisconsin Lake That’s Perfect For A Summer Day
Flickr/Brian Steenstry Often overlooked in favor of nearby Lake Geneva, this awesome lake has plenty to offer and is a lot less crowded! For more information, read our full article here.
- Candlewood Cabins - A Beautiful Hidden Resort
Facebook/CandlewoodCabins These stunning cabins book up fast, but it’s worth stalking their Facebook page for last-minute openings. For more information, read our full article here.
- Brunet Island - The Hidden Park That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Discovered Wisconsin’s Best Kept Secret
Flickr/Amy Bayer Every campsite here abuts the water, making this a wonderful home base for kayak and canoe enthusiasts. For more information, read our full article here.
- Cranberry Castle - This Hidden Wisconsin Castle Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairy Tale
Facebook/Cranberry Castle This home is absolutely stunning, inside and out. Gather up about a dozen friends, split the cost and live the high life for a weekend here. For more information, read our full article here.
- Lions Den Gorge - The little known park that will take your breath away.
Flickr/Kenneth Casper Located just north of Milwaukee, this park has gorgeous lake views and awesome hiking but a whole lot less people than parks closer to the city. For more information, read our full article here.
- Fond du Lac Fairgrounds Aquatic Center - An epic hidden waterpark.
Travel Wisconsin We love a waterpark here in Wisconsin, but it’s not always feasible to head to the Dells. This amazing park is in a public park and a whole lot cheaper, too! For more information, read our full article here.
- Manitowoc - The Most Criminally Overlooked Town In Wisconsin
Facebook/ManitowocVisitorsBureau Making a Murderer gave Manitowoc a nationwide bad rap, but this quaint little town is packed with history and charm and shouldn’t be overlooked. For more information, read our full article here.
- Al Corso - The Tiny Wisconsin Restaurant In The Middle Of A Marsh And You Need To Visit
Facebook/AlCorsoRestaurant Please note, Al Corso Restaurant has permanently closed. Stellar food good enough to compete with places in big cities but situated in a stunning piece of the state right on a marsh. Al Corso is totally unique and totally worth the drive. For more information, read our full article here.
- Lake Orchard Farm Retreat - The Relaxing Wisconsin Farm Retreat That’s Just What You Need
LakeOrchardRetreat.com We love a relaxing weekend away here in Wisconsin, so there are plenty of lodges, resorts and cabins to choose from. But no one else has the stunning Lake Michigan coastline and farm access Lake Orchard has. For more information, read our full article here.
- High Cliff State Park - This Might Just Be The Most Underrated State Park In Wisconsin
Picture Property of Author A simple drive from pretty much everywhere in the state, High Cliff is a stunning example of the Niagara Escarpment and unlike any park anywhere else in the state. For more information, read our full article here.
- Wells Brothers - The Little Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant That Serves The Best Pizza In Wisconsin
Yelp/Charles B 13. South of Milwaukee in a nondescript building, Wells Brothers has been making stellar pizza for decades. For more information, read our full article here.
- Antiques on Piece - Milwaukee’s Best-Kept Shopping Secret
Yelp/Ken C An old building in an older warehouse district probably isn’t on your Milwaukee shopping radar, but Antiques on Pierce is an awesome collection of unusual stuff and I promise you won’t leave empty-handed. For more information, read our full article here.
- Piccadilly Lilly - Tiny Wisconsin Diner Along A Remote Airstrip
Yelp/Rich F Please note, Piccadilly Lilly has permanently closed. There’s plenty to see and do around Spring Green, but this little diner on an airstrip there has some of the best meals you’ll find - and the views aren’t too bad, either. For more information, read our full article here.
Where are your favorite hidden gems? Tell us the only-locals-know-about-it place you love in the comments!
Flickr/Bryan Wolf
Our gorgeous Capitol Building in Madison offers up some of the best views anywhere in the state with a viewing deck around the dome that few people know is even there. For more information, read our full article here.
Flickr/John Iwanski
Princeton is home to Wisconsin’s biggest flea market, but there’s so much more to see in this charming little town. For more information, read our full article here.
Flickr/Brian Steenstry
Often overlooked in favor of nearby Lake Geneva, this awesome lake has plenty to offer and is a lot less crowded! For more information, read our full article here.
Facebook/CandlewoodCabins
These stunning cabins book up fast, but it’s worth stalking their Facebook page for last-minute openings. For more information, read our full article here.
Flickr/Amy Bayer
Every campsite here abuts the water, making this a wonderful home base for kayak and canoe enthusiasts. For more information, read our full article here.
Facebook/Cranberry Castle
This home is absolutely stunning, inside and out. Gather up about a dozen friends, split the cost and live the high life for a weekend here. For more information, read our full article here.
Flickr/Kenneth Casper
Located just north of Milwaukee, this park has gorgeous lake views and awesome hiking but a whole lot less people than parks closer to the city. For more information, read our full article here.
Travel Wisconsin
We love a waterpark here in Wisconsin, but it’s not always feasible to head to the Dells. This amazing park is in a public park and a whole lot cheaper, too! For more information, read our full article here.
Facebook/ManitowocVisitorsBureau
Making a Murderer gave Manitowoc a nationwide bad rap, but this quaint little town is packed with history and charm and shouldn’t be overlooked. For more information, read our full article here.
Facebook/AlCorsoRestaurant
Please note, Al Corso Restaurant has permanently closed. Stellar food good enough to compete with places in big cities but situated in a stunning piece of the state right on a marsh. Al Corso is totally unique and totally worth the drive. For more information, read our full article here.
LakeOrchardRetreat.com
We love a relaxing weekend away here in Wisconsin, so there are plenty of lodges, resorts and cabins to choose from. But no one else has the stunning Lake Michigan coastline and farm access Lake Orchard has. For more information, read our full article here.
Picture Property of Author
A simple drive from pretty much everywhere in the state, High Cliff is a stunning example of the Niagara Escarpment and unlike any park anywhere else in the state. For more information, read our full article here.
Yelp/Charles B
- South of Milwaukee in a nondescript building, Wells Brothers has been making stellar pizza for decades. For more information, read our full article here.
Yelp/Ken C
An old building in an older warehouse district probably isn’t on your Milwaukee shopping radar, but Antiques on Pierce is an awesome collection of unusual stuff and I promise you won’t leave empty-handed. For more information, read our full article here.
Yelp/Rich F
Please note, Piccadilly Lilly has permanently closed. There’s plenty to see and do around Spring Green, but this little diner on an airstrip there has some of the best meals you’ll find - and the views aren’t too bad, either. For more information, read our full article here.
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