Why go
- City in Wisconsin, United States.
- Served by Volk Field (VOK).
History
Wisconsin Dells is a city in Columbia, Sauk, Adams and Juneau counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,942 at the 2020 census. The city takes its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a scenic gorge that features sandstone formations along the banks of the Wisconsin River. It is a popular Midwestern tourist destination, home to several water parks and tourist attractions. Wisconsin Dells is about 42 miles (68 km) northwest of Madison, the state's capital city.
Where to stay
1113 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · ambersinnwisdells.com
1114 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · woodsidesports.com
1033 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Baraboo, WI 53913 · ihg.com
550 State Hwy 13, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · wyndhamhotels.com
1533 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · meadowbrookresort.com
1015 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · naturadestinations.com
400 Co Rd A, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · naturadestinations.com
921 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · hilton.com
2504 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · wyndhamhotels.com
800 Co Rd H, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · wyndhamhotels.com
101 E Hiawatha Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · hilton.com
610 S Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · bestwestern.com
1570 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · choicehotels.com
833 N Frontage Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · choicehotels.com
400 Vine St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · thejunipermotelresort.com
606 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · colonialmoteldells.com
910 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · thewhiterosehotel.com
727 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · dells-starlitemotel.com
828 River Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · dellsriverroad.com
Restaurants & places to go
Peruvian, Columbian, Mexican, Ecuadorian, South American, Restaurant · food_truck Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: air… · amigosdellswi.com
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00 · 701 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · bigboywisdells.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-24:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 111 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · pizza.dominos.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00 · 435 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · famousdaves.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1300 Great Wolf Drive, Baraboo, 53913 · jerseymikes.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 05:30-21:00; Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 320 Wisconsin… · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00 · 1295 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton, 53913 · locations.crackerbarrel.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 2415 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1241 Kalahari Drive, Lake Delton, 53940 · locations.qdoba.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 09:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 1240 Great Wolf Road, Lake Delton, 53940 · locations.tacobell.com
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00 · 49 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton, 53940 · brathousedells.com
Supper Club, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00 · 469 County Highway A, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · daylenessupperclub.com
Steak House, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-20:30; Sa-Su 16:00-21:00 · 511 East Adams Street, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · fieldsatthewilderness.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 630 South Frontage Road, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · weischinese.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 05:30-22:00 · 2415 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Regional, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 2370 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin… · bellagoosecoffee.com
Macaroni & Cheese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00; Mo-Th 10:30-15:00 · 208 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · macandcheeseshop.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-14:30; 16:00-21:00 · 232 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · swagatmadison.com
Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo, We-Su 12:00-21:00; Tu 16:00-21:00 · 305 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965
Popcorn, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 105 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · oodlesmackpopcorn.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 · 434 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · courtyardcafedells.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 434 South Burritt Avenue, Baraboo, 53913 · dawnmanor.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-19:00 · 2468 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · kernelpopcornsfactory.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 411 State Highway 13, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · dellspaulbunyans.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1300 Great Wolf Drive, Baraboo, 53913
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 221 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 811 Frontage Road, Wisconsin Dells, 53965
Waffle, Breakfast, Restaurant · Waffle/Breakfast restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Food Court · food court
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2325 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin… · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 75 Gasser Road, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · myrosatis.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1280 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Baraboo, 53913 · restaurants.subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00 · 1090 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Lake Delton, 53940 · locations.dennys.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10 :00-21:00 · 40 West Munroe Avenue, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · kimberlymexicanrestaurantandstore.com
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00 · 514 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · hofbrewzhauswi.com
Steak House, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:30-20:45, Fr-Sa 16:30-21:00 · 800 Wisconsin Dells Parkway North, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · del-bar.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 31 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells, 53965 · losarcoslamichoacana.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · S2011 Ishnala Road, Lake Delton, 53940 · ishnala.com
109 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Volk Field (VOK) 32 mi to the centre
Camp Douglas, WI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) 36 mi to the centre
Spring Green, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport 7.3 mi to the centre
Baraboo, WI, US
Polish Paradise Airport 8.3 mi to the centre
Oxford, WI, US
Wood Airport 8.3 mi to the centre
Wisconsin Dells, WI, US
Getting there by ferry
Wisconsin Ducks Tour
Ferry route
Wilderness Water Shuttle
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Volk Field (VOK); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Wisconsin Ducks Tour, Wilderness Water Shuttle.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wisconsin Dells, WI. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach