Circus World is one of Wisconsin’s 10 state historic sites and contains a rich collection of circus memorabilia. Intricately decorated circus wagons fill two buildings. A museum tells the history of the Ringling Brothers, who made Baraboo their circus’ winter quarters from 1884 to 1918. Outside there’s a carousel, small playground and display on famous circus sideshow characters from the...

The Riverside & Great Northern Railway is a place that falls under the “best-kept secrets” category. The 15-inch gauge railway is tucked into a pocket of wooded land just north of the downtown Dells. A ride on the train is a great experience for kids and adults alike. Your experience starts when you drive up to an old-time setting featuring...

If you want to experience something truly different while you’re here, Paul Bunyan’s Lumberjack Show is a great choice. After all, how often do you watch competitive lumberjacking? Did you even realize it’s a competitive collegiate and professional sport? The 75-minute show mainly features two teams of lumberjacks and lumberjills competing against once another in 10 challenges. Challenges involve sawing,...