Outdoors Attractions
Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels. Our Wisconsin hotels are conveniently located near a number of stunning
gardens, beautiful parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at these outdoor points of interest in Wisconsin.
In Bay Field
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
415 Washington Ave
Bayfield,
WI
54814
715-779-3397
Off the coast of Wisconsin in Lake Superior, this national park offers scenic vistas, caves and wildlife refuges and reserves.
The nation park is a great place for countless outdoor activities from hiking, boating, and kayaking, to scuba diving and
fishing. In addition, one of the nation's finest collections of historic lighthouses can be found on the Apostle Islands.
In Eau Claire
Chippewa River State Trail
3625 Gateway Dr Suite F
Eau Claire,
WI
54701
715-831-2345
Rich in history and natural beauty, the Chippewa River Trail offers a twenty mile trail tracing the quiet countryside between
the paved city trails of Eau Claire and the south end of the Red Cedar State Trail. A new 6.5 mile extension has also been
added past Red Cedar junction toward Durand. The trail is perfect for bicycling, jogging, rollerblading, horseback riding,
cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
In Green Bay (and surrounding area)
Granite Peak Ski Area
3605 North Mountain Road
P.O. Box 5010
Wausau,
WI
54402
715-845-2846
Granite Peak offers 73 runs on 400 acres of north-facing slopes with a 100-foot vertical drop, making it one of the largest
ski areas in the Midwest. Granite Peak features seven lifts, including the high-speed six-person Comet Express.
In Madison (and surrounding area)
Devil's Head Resort
S6330 Bluff Road
Merrimac,
WI
53561
800-472-6670
608-493-2251
Ski Magazine rates this resort, offering 28 trails with a half pipe and terrain park, as one of the "10 Best Ski Destinations."
This resort also boasts night skiing, with a two-for-one special offered on Tuesdays.
Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area
3487 Bohn Road
Mount Horeb,
WI
53572
Tyrol Basin offers close proximity to major cities, and is just south of Madison, Wisconsin. Tyrol offers long mogul runs,
a challenging terrain park and excellent options for dining and après ski activities.
In Sheboygan
Kohler-Andrae State Park
1020 Beach Park Ln
Sheboygan,
WI
53081
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, this 1,000 acre park offers beaches, nature trails, and a nature center.
In Wisconsin Dells
Beaver Springs
600 Trout Rd
Wisconsin Dells,
WI
53965
608-254-2707
For outdoor activities, Beaver Springs offers three great activities, with something for everyone. Fish at 9 spring fed ponds,
with no license required. Horseback ride at one of four different trails, with departures every 20 minutes. Or, visit the
public aquarium with an 80,000 gallon indoor display and over 1,000 live fish!
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