Discover Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin Dells offers a range of experiences for your stay: photography and local history, a paved path, and tours on land and water. If you’re looking for hotels in Wisconsin Dells, these experiences can help shape your plans. The offerings differ in theme and format—from exhibits and hands-on experiences to rides with different durations.

Photography and the History of Wisconsin Dells

The H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum offers engaging exhibits and hands-on experiences for all ages. Visitors can recreate “The Leap” by trying to jump the distance Bennett captured in one of his iconic photographs. Alongside viewing the exhibits, visitors can take part in an activity of their own.

The 1875 Photography Studio is the oldest continuously operating business in Wisconsin Dells. The Museum of the Dells focuses on Bennett, the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and the tourism history of the Dells. Its interactive and engaging exhibits bring these topics together and complement the focus on photography with other aspects of local history.

The open-air art gallery “Soul of the River” offers a different perspective. Through photographs, it explores the history of Wisconsin Dells and the area’s connection to the Wisconsin River. Both the area and its relationship with the river are in focus here. Photography enthusiasts can find several ways to explore the subject: the exhibits and hands-on experience at the H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum, as well as the gallery’s photographic works.

Tours on Land and Water

The Classic Duck Tour uses an amphibious vehicle for travel on land and water. It also covers more than four miles of exclusive, scenic wilderness trails. This combination sets the tour apart from the sightseeing cruises and jet boat adventure offered by Dells Boat Tours®.

Dells Boat Tours® offers a two-hour Upper Dells sightseeing cruise with two scenic landings. The Lower Dells jet boat adventure lasts 50 minutes. You can distinguish between the two formats by their stated durations and areas: the cruise travels through the Upper Dells and includes two landings, while the shorter jet boat adventure takes place in the Lower Dells. These specific differences can help you fit tours into your plans.

Path and Practical Information

The Scenic River Walk is a paved path ¼ mile long. It is intended for walking, biking, or running. This provides a clearly defined option for outdoor activity, with three ways to use the same short route.

The Dells Boat Tours® ticket booth is located in Downtown Wisconsin Dells at 107 Broadway. This location is useful when finding your way to the boat tours. Along with the different ride durations and destinations, it gives you specific points of reference for organizing sightseeing, the path, and tours around your interests.

When choosing experiences, it’s worth focusing on what sets them apart: a museum with exhibits and a hands-on activity, a photographic open-air gallery, a paved path, or guided rides in distinct formats. This can help you decide what to focus on during your stay in Wisconsin Dells and then search for hotels for your trip.

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