Things To Do in Wisconsin: Ultimate WI Bucket List

Wisconsin has an endless amount of beautiful places to visit and unique events to attend. So if you’re planning your next trip to the cheese state or maybe you’ve lived here all your life, you won’t want to miss all of these things to do in Wisconsin with this ultimate Wisconsin bucket list!

I used to think Wisconsin was the most boring state to live in. A little growing up and exploration showed me that there are SO many wonderful places to visit in Wisconsin. Most of them aren’t even hidden gems. Most of these places are just out in the open, waiting for you to come visit and explore them.

Whether you’ve lived here all or most of your life, or you’re just visiting for awhile – there really isn’t a shortage of things to do in Wisconsin. Especially if you enjoy being outside.

Not sure what to do or where to visit in Wisconsin? Check out these 20 places to visit in this Wisconsin Bucket List.

If you’re feeling really adventurous, a lot of these places have different things to offer in the warmer versus the colder months. (Apostle Islands is a fantastic example!) So, if you’re able, visit during the summer and then venture back during the winter for a different experience. With this in mind, the list of things to do in Wisconsin feels endless!

1. Devil’s Lake

2. North Point Lighthouse

3. Discovery World

4. Elroy Sparta Bike Trail

5. Cheese Factories

Not sure what to do or where to visit in Wisconsin? Check out these 20 places to visit in this Wisconsin Bucket List.

6. Apostle Islands

7. Mirror Lake State Park

8. Ice Age Trail

9. Vilas Zoo

Not sure what to do or where to visit in Wisconsin? Check out these 20 places to visit in this Wisconsin Bucket List.

10. East Troy Electric Railroad

11. AirVenture Museum

12. Cranberry Marsh

13. Lake Geneva

14. Kosir’s Rapid Rafts

15. Horicon Marsh

Not sure what to do or where to visit in Wisconsin? Check out these 20 places to visit in this Wisconsin Bucket List.

16. The Niagara Escarpment

17. Scenic Trolley Tour

18. High Cliff Park

19. American Players Theatre

20. Cave Point

Not sure what to do or where to visit in Wisconsin? Check out these 20 places to visit in this Wisconsin Bucket List.


As much as I love the ocean, Wisconsin (and the rest of the Midwest) truly have some beautiful views that cannot be beat!

I’d love to know: what are some of your favorite things to do in Wisconsin?

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