Southern Wisconsin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wisconsin featuring interior views, heritage architecture and art
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Southern Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse, heritage architecture and signage
Charles Allis Art Museum which includes interior views

Where to stay in Southern Wisconsin

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

Lake Michigan and Pabst Theater are a few top attractions in Downtown Milwaukee. Hop around the city on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries.

Downtown Milwaukee
Madison featuring flowers, a house and a garden

Downtown Madison

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Downtown Madison
Milwaukee County Zoo featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a family

Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Milwaukee County Zoo and Mayfair Mall while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Milwaukee Public Library showing interior views

Westown

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
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Glendale

Glendale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bayshore Town Center and Milwaukee River Bike Trail while you're in town.

Glendale
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Bay View

Bay View is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Alchemist Theater.

Bay View
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

3 out of 5
655 N. Frontage Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI
The price is £33 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£33
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy an outdoor pool, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the convenient ...
6.8/10 (2,328 reviews)
"The floor dirty. The kids bottoms of feet were black from walking barefoot on floors. Other than that it was a great hotel and stay!!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

3.5 out of 5
300 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,201 reviews)
"We have stayed at this hotel previously. Perfect location."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells

2.5 out of 5
2504 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI
The price is £40 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£40
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,508 reviews)
"Not much bad to say about this location other than the bed was quite old. Room was nice, was not woken up by other room noise, good water pressure and wifi, the pool was a great value add and the room had a micro/fridge/coffee pantry which is always great. Note also great location, can walk into ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,925 reviews)
"Spacious room. Late check out available."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan

2.5 out of 5
708 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan, WI
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sheboygan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (953 reviews)
"Walkable to the beach, stores and restaurants."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan
The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,112 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel. Rooms were well cared for. Location was excellent"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

The Plaza Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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