Highest-rated things to do in Wisconsin by visitors

When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

If you’ve lived in Wisconsin your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you’ve yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you’ll find your appreciation for Wisconsin reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

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Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Wisconsin using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you’re a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Wisconsin, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

(Photos via Trip Advisor)

#30. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

– Rating: 4.6/5 (527 reviews)
– City: Green Bay
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#29. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark

– Rating: 4.2/5 (1,132 reviews)
– City: not available
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#28. Peninsula Players Theatre

– Rating: 4.7/5 (813 reviews)
– City: Fish Creek
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#27. Tristan Crist Magic Theatre

– Rating: 4.9/5 (915 reviews)
– City: Lake Geneva
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#26. Milwaukee RiverWalk

– Rating: 4.3/5 (1,055 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#25. Bay Beach Amusement Park

– Rating: 4.7/5 (1,187 reviews)
– City: Green Bay
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#24. Milwaukee Public Museum

– Rating: 4.6/5 (1,103 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#23. Grandad Bluff

– Rating: 4.7/5 (1,098 reviews)
– City: La Crosse
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#22. Timbavati Wildlife Park

– Rating: 3.9/5 (1,138 reviews)
– City: not available
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#21. Milwaukee County Zoo

– Rating: 4.4/5 (1,757 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#20. Henry Vilas Zoo

– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,704 reviews)
– City: Madison
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#19. Wisconsin State Capitol

– Rating: 4.7/5 (2,743 reviews)
– City: Madison
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#18. Wisconsin Deer Park

– Rating: 4.6/5 (1,474 reviews)
– City: not available
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#17. Historic Third Ward

– Rating: 4.5/5 (1,311 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#16. Peninsula State Park

– Rating: 4.7/5 (1,793 reviews)
– City: Fish Creek
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#15. American Family Field

– Rating: 4.6/5 (3,134 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#14. Basilica of St. Josaphat

– Rating: 4.8/5 (895 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#13. Devil’s Lake State Park

– Rating: 4.7/5 (1,293 reviews)
– City: Baraboo
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#12. Lakefront Brewery

– Rating: 4.6/5 (1,945 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#11. Olbrich Botanical Gardens

– Rating: 4.8/5 (1,712 reviews)
– City: Madison
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#10. Lambeau Field

– Rating: 4.8/5 (3,557 reviews)
– City: Green Bay
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#9. Milwaukee Public Market

– Rating: 4.4/5 (1,150 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#8. Harley-Davidson Museum

– Rating: 4.6/5 (3,182 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#7. Witches Gulch

– Rating: 4.5/5 (631 reviews)
– City: not available
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#6. Milwaukee Art Museum

– Rating: 4.7/5 (2,823 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#5. Pabst Mansion

– Rating: 4.6/5 (1,140 reviews)
– City: Milwaukee
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#4. House on the Rock

– Rating: 4.1/5 (2,067 reviews)
– City: Spring Green
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#3. Cave Point County Park

– Rating: 4.8/5 (1,278 reviews)
– City: Sturgeon Bay
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#2. Noah’s Ark Water Park

– Rating: 4.2/5 (2,973 reviews)
– City: not available
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#1. Taliesin Preservation – Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center

– Rating: 4.8/5 (4,708 reviews)
– City: Spring Green
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.