Southern Wisconsin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wisconsin featuring interior views, heritage architecture and art
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Southern Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse, heritage architecture and signage
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 featuring flowers, a house and a garden

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 featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals as well as a family

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 showing interior views

Westown

4/5(1 area review)

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

Westown
La Crosse showing a city and night scenes

Historic Downtown La Crosse

The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown La Crosse. A stop by La Crosse Center or Oktoberfest Grounds might round out your trip.

Historic Downtown La Crosse
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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
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

3.5 out of 5
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI
Stay at this 3.5-star luxury hotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,198 reviews)
"High end cocktails and better selection of high-end wines"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.687.195 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
3.687.195 ₫
5.111.463 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,007 reviews)
"Clean, everyone was friendly and happy to help. Waterpark was well staffed, clean and safe. Food was good we had the pizza. Arcade was fun and parking was easy. Rooms were clean and well kept and showed had great pressure. Overall a good experience"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West

2.5 out of 5
8102 Excelsior Dr, Madison, WI
The price is 1.801.382 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
1.801.382 ₫
2.080.544 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madison. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,026 reviews)
"Safe parking"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Madison West/Middleton WI West
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! (3,007 reviews)
"Clean, everyone was friendly and happy to help. Waterpark was well staffed, clean and safe. Food was good we had the pizza. Arcade was fun and parking was easy. Rooms were clean and well kept and showed had great pressure. Overall a good experience"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
The Dylin by Mint House

The Dylin by Mint House

4 out of 5
611 E Dayton St, Madison, WI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Madison. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
"Was better than expected! Room was very spacious and clean! Loved the amenities!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Dylin by Mint House
Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan

2.5 out of 5
708 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan, WI
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sheboygan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
"Loved having parking so easily accessible. The front desk staff was extremely helpful and professional"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Grandstay Residential Suites Hotel - Sheboygan
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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