Going to Wisconsin Dells

What to do in Wisconsin Dells

by Alistair Wearmouth

On first impression, Wisconsin Dells is a little like dropping down the rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland fantasyland of swooping roller coasters, colorful waterslides, and surreal re-creations of historic landmarks including Rome's Colosseum and the White House…upside down, after some sort of apocalyptic event. Classic Old World architecture and culture it's not, but this popular summer resort very quickly lives up to its fun-filled promise.

With more than 20 of them, Wisconsin Dells bills itself as "The Water Park Capital of the World" and has the largest indoor and outdoor water parks in the country. First piece of advice? Don't feel pressure to hit 'em all. Pick a place with the appropriate mix of slides, pools, and activities for your group's various ages and swimming abilities (not to mention the...

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