Waterparks, family resorts, Wisconsin River scenery and enough attractions to fill an entire vacation. The Dells is one of Wisconsin's easiest places to turn a weekend into an adventure.
Wisconsin Dells is famous for waterparks, but that's only part of the story. The area grew around the dramatic sandstone formations and scenery of the Wisconsin River, and today combines natural attractions with resorts and family entertainment.
Spend one day riding waterslides, another exploring the river and still have plenty of attractions, restaurants and entertainment left for the evening.
Waterparks get the headlines, but the Dells offers plenty more to build a vacation around.
Build your vacation around whatever sounds like the most fun.
Waterpark weather doesn't matter when the slides are indoors.
Pools, slides and summer days made for getting soaked.
Amusements, games and activities away from the waterparks.
See the area's famous sandstone formations from the water.
Trails, parks and natural scenery beyond the resort areas.
Classic vacation entertainment when you're ready to dry off.
Downtown shops, souvenirs and places to wander between attractions.
Restaurants, entertainment and things to do after the kids leave the pool.
The area's sandstone formations and river scenery made Wisconsin Dells a destination long before the first giant waterslide arrived. Leave some room in the itinerary to see the landscape that started it all.
Explore the River →In the Dells, choosing where to stay can be as important as choosing what to do.
Stay where the pools and slides are part of the hotel experience.
Room for everyone and plenty to keep the family busy.
Simple stays near downtown, attractions and restaurants.
More space and a different way to experience a Dells getaway.
Wisconsin Dells has everything from straightforward hotels to sprawling resorts with indoor and outdoor waterparks, restaurants, activities and entertainment without ever leaving the property.
The Dells works differently depending on who you're bringing along.
Waterparks, attractions and enough entertainment to fill several days.
2–3 DaysPick a resort, choose a few attractions and make the most of a short trip.
SummerOutdoor waterparks, river trips and long Wisconsin summer days.
WinterIndoor waterparks make the Dells an easy escape even when it's snowing.
A simple first-time itinerary that mixes the famous waterparks with the scenery that made the Dells famous.
Two or three days works well for a first visit. Families planning multiple waterparks or attractions may want three or four days.
Yes. Indoor waterpark resorts and other year-round attractions make Wisconsin Dells a popular cold-weather getaway as well as a summer destination.
No. Families are a major part of the Dells, but visitors can also explore river scenery, outdoor recreation, restaurants and adult-oriented getaway options.
It depends on your trip. For families planning significant waterpark time, staying at a resort can make the vacation much more convenient.
Find a resort, pack the swimsuits and start planning your Wisconsin Dells getaway.
