Southern Wisconsin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wisconsin featuring interior views, art and heritage architecture
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Southern Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse featuring heritage architecture, signage and a lighthouse
Charles Allis Art Museum which includes interior views

Where to stay in Southern Wisconsin

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee

Lake Michigan and Pabst Theater are a few top attractions in Downtown Milwaukee. Hop around the city on the metro at Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop or Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries.

Downtown Milwaukee
Madison which includes flowers, a house and a park

Downtown Madison

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Madison. A stop by Orpheum Theater or Overture Center for the Arts might round out your trip.

Downtown Madison
Milwaukee County Zoo showing dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a small group of people

Wauwatosa

Travellers come to Wauwatosa for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Milwaukee County Zoo and Mayfair Mall while you're in town.

Wauwatosa
Milwaukee Public Library featuring interior views

Westown

4/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Miller High Life Theatre and Milwaukee Public Museum.

Westown
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Glendale

Glendale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bayshore Town Center and Milwaukee River Bike Trail while you're in town.

Glendale
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Bay View

Bay View is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Alchemist Theater.

Bay View
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort

3 out of 5
655 N. Frontage Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI
The price is AU$69 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$69
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly resort in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy an outdoor pool, free water park access, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
6.8/10 (2,303 reviews)
"Great stay. Passes to the water/theme park"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

3.5 out of 5
300 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,217 reviews)
"Bed made noise when you move at night ."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells

2.5 out of 5
2504 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI
The price is AU$82 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$82
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7/10 Good! (1,513 reviews)
"Friendly and accommodating staff, very clean"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wisconsin Dells
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,936 reviews)
"We can never have a bad stay at Timber Ridge, amazing family friendly waterpark, great restaurants on both properties, and amazing amenities."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan

2.5 out of 5
708 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan, WI
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sheboygan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (955 reviews)
"It was a nice room with a kitchenette"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan
The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, WI
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,116 reviews)
"Older hotel, well renovated full kitchen, sound proof rooms- really loved it! No elevators since older hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

The Plaza Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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