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Planning A Trip To The Wisconsin Dells

Updated on August 16, 2018
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Wisconsin Dells, USA
Wisconsin Dells, USA

Where Is The Wisconsin Dells?

Wisconsin Dells is located in the south central area of the state of Wisconsin in the United States of America.

At almost 2,700, Wisconsin Dells significantly grows in population during the summer months due to being a popular tourist destination. Getting the name from a glacially formed gorge, and the abundance of beautiful sandstone formations. Wisconsin Dells isn't just a fun place to take the family. It is also very beautiful!

Where To Stay At The Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin Dells offers many, many places to stay. Ranging in price from around $55 to multiple bedroom suites in the $1,000 USD price range. Here are a few popular places to stay when visiting that offer some perks with your stay!

  • River Inn- Approx. $60, offers Noah's Ark and Timbavati Wildlife Park Tickets.
  • Indian Tral Motel- Approx. $60, offers Noah's Ark Passes.
  • Starlite Motel- Approx. $60, offers Mt. Olympus Passes.
  • River Road Motel- Approx. $70, offers Chula Vista passes.
  • Atlantis Hotel and Family Waterpark- Approx. $80, offers Timbavati Wildlife Park and Noah's Ark Passes. And 25% off at Knuckleheads.
  • Colonial Motel- Approx. $80, offers 24 hour casino shuttle.
  • All Star Inn and Suites- Approx. $80, offers Noah's Ark and Kalahari Indoor Park passes.
  • Alakai Hotel and Suites- Approx. $80, offers Noah's Ark Passes.
  • Best Western Hotels and Resort- Approx. $85, offers Noah's Ark Passes
  • Amber's Hideaway- Approx. $95, offers Noah's Ark and Kalahari Indoor Theme Park passes.
  • Polynesian Waterpark Resort- Approx. $95, has own waterparks.
  • Blackhawk Motel- Approx. $95, offers Noah's Ark and Kalahari Indoor Theme Park passes.
  • Shamrock Motel- Approx. $100, offers Noah's Ark Passes.
  • Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel and Suites- Approx. $115, offers Noah's Ark Passes.
  • Flamingo Motel and Suites- Approx. $160, offers Noah's Ark Passes.
  • Great Wolf Lodge- Approx. $160, offers own waterparks and attractions.
  • Deer Trail Motel- Approx. $160, offers Noah's Ark Passes.
  • Dell's Paradise Motel- Part of Mt. Olympus, offers waterpark and amusement park passes.
  • Wilderness Resort Hotels- Offers access to all Wilderness Waterparks.
  • Lake Aire Motel- Offers Mt. Olympus Water park tickets and Tommy Bartlett tickets with min. 2 night stay.
  • Delton Grand Resort and Spa- Offers Noah's Ark passes.
  • Field's Park Motel- Offer's 4 Wilderness Resort passes.

Wisconsin Dells Water Parks

Chula Vista Water Park

  • Has both indoor and outdoor water parks.
  • Has accommodations (water park passes included with stay).
  • Offers water park passes to those who are not hotel guest, however, these are limited.
  • Price is around $30 per person/per day.

Great Wolf Lodge

  • Offers accommodations.
  • Majority indoor water park.
  • Lazy River aka Crooked Creek.
  • Passes are NOT available for those who are not guests. Guest passes are included with stay.

Kalahari Water Park

  • Offers accommodations.
  • Both indoor and outdoor water parks.
  • Day passes available from $20-$60 per guest/per day depending on what you want to do. Passes included with stay.
  • FloRider.
  • Lazy River.

Mt. Olympus

  • Offers accommodations.
  • Indoor and outdoor water parks.
  • Lazy River.
  • Wave pool with 9 ft wave.
  • Tickets can be purchased at gate for those who are not guests.
  • Tickets are included with stay.

Noah's Ark

  • Two wave pools.
  • Lazy River.
  • Surfing Safari.
  • Tickets range from $20- $55 per person/per day.
  • General parking $15 per day.

Wilderness Resort

  • Accommodations available.
  • Indoor and outdoor water parks.
  • Water parks are reserved for guests only.
  • Use of water parks is included with stay.

Play Structure

Mt. Olympus, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
Mt. Olympus, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA

Scorpion's Tail

Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA

Wisconsin Dells Amusement Parks

Kalahari Indoor Theme Park

  • Accommodations available.
  • Do not need to be a guest to use park.
  • Prices range from $15-$35.
  • Passes are not valid for Arcade Games, Bowling, Golf Simulators, Laser Frenzy, Virtual Sports Simulator, Nascar Simulator or Food and Beverage.

Knuckleheads

  • Wristbands don't include Trampoline Park, bowling or food and drink.
  • Wristband prices from $15-$32.
  • Kids rides, arcade, trampoline park and bowling.

Mt. Olympus Theme Park

  • Accommodations available.
  • Outdoor and indoor theme park.
  • Free tickets with stay.
  • Those who are not guests must purchase tickets at the gate.


Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
Noah's Ark, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA

Timberland Playhouse

The Wilderness Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
The Wilderness Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA

Other Things To Do At Wisconsin Dells

Timbavati Wildlife Park

  • Adult day ticket- $19.95
  • Child day ticket- $13.95
  • Train rides, park animals, animal nursery, camel rides, pig races and animal presentations.

Wizard Quest

  • Adult ticket price- $15
  • Child ticket price- $11
  • Interactive tablet game played in a live setting.
  • Allowed 60 minutes to complete the quest.

Ripley's Believe It or Not

  • Mueseum

Wisconsin Deer Park

  • 12 years old to adult- $14
  • Age 3 to 11- $10
  • Age 2 years and under free.
  • Pet and feed deer.

H.H. Bennett Studio

  • Photography Museum
  • Seniors and Students- $8
  • Adults- $10
  • Children- $5
  • 4 and under are free.

Priate's Cove Adventure

  • Mini Golf

The Lost Temple

  • Adults – $12
  • Children – $10
  • Kids 5 and under are free.
  • $5 specials.
  • Walk through attraction.

Ghost Outpost

  • Adults – $8.95
  • Children under 12 – $7.95
  • Children 4 and under- Free
  • Scary walk through attraction.

Top Secret

Museum Of Historic Torture Devices

  • Museum
  • $7.99 plus tax.

Riverside And Great Northern Railway

  • Train Rides
  • Seniors (62+): $9.00
  • Adults: $12.00
  • Children: $8.00
  • Children (3 and under): Free

Tommy Bartlett Show

  • Water show
  • General Admission | Reserved
  • Adults $21.50 | $24.50
  • Children (5-11) $12.50 | $15.50
  • Senior (65+) $17.20 | $20.20

Tommy Bartlett Exploratory

  • Interactive Science Center
  • Adults $15.00
  • Children (5 -11) $12.00
  • Senior (65+) $12.00

Mr. Marvel's Wondertorium

  • Bizarre attractions, amazing animals, incredible performances and so much more.
  • Lasts an hour.
  • Advance tickets- $10
  • Tickets at the door- $13

Alligator Alley

  • Reptiles.
  • Adult- $8.95
  • Child- $7.95

Krazy Mirror Maze

Adare Go Karts

The Haunted Mansion

  • $6.40 per person.
  • 5 and under free.

Dells Ghost Boat

  • Two adventures: Journey Into Haunted Canyon and Season Of The Witch
  • Adult- $26.69
  • Child- $19.22
  • Children 9 and under NOT permitted.

Rick Wilcox Magic Theater

  • Magic Show.
  • $40-$50 per person.
  • 4 years old and under free.

Wilderness Canyon Zipline

  • $45 for resort guests.
  • $65 for the public.
  • 6 Zipline Towers

Escape Rooms

Zombie Outbreak

  • You and your team will use state-of-the-art weapons to clear a facility full of the walking dead.
  • $19.95-$24.95 depending on the package you chose.

Duck Tours

  • Original Duck Tours.
  • Jet Boat Adventures.
  • Upper and Lower Dells Tours.

Dells Mining Co.

  • Hands on experience mining natural precious and semi-precious gemstones from all over the world.
  • Buckets of rocks to mine starting at $15.

Lost Canyon Tours

  • Horse drawn carriage tour.
  • Adults – $11.25
  • 11 & under – $6.50
  • Children 3 and under FREE

Redbeard Bowfishing Tours

  • A fishing tour using a bow.
  • Compound Bow.
  • Crossbow.
  • Recurve.

Wizard's Quest, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
Wizard's Quest, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA

The Lost World

Wilderness Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
Wilderness Resorts, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA

Timbavati Giraffe

Timbavati Wildlife Park, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
Timbavati Wildlife Park, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, USA
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