I was so happy with Wingra boats today. I have a really large senior dog with some mobility issues…read more He can't walk for super long so I thought a paddleboard or a boat might be fun. I called and asked questions and they didn't blink at eye at what might seem like a silly request to some people. They were so helpful with getting him onboard today and with helping us dock. We will definitely be back.

Rented the Swan paddle boat for an hour for some team bonding for work-- absolutely would/will…read moreagain! Super easy to book online, check in was seamless, staff was friendly and kind, and the experience was a whole lot of fun. I've lived in Madison for the majority of my life and can't believe I haven't taken advantage of this until now.

Kind service & so much fun. Did a Monday with kids & took us less than three hours. Can't wait to…read moredo it again!

This was my first time tubing in a river!…read more This place is almost two hours from Milwaukee! There's no cell phone reception but you'll have a great time without it. Make sure you download music before you leave home, and bring a speaker to play it as you ride along the river. When you arrive, there's not a ton of parking. I would recommend parallel parking on the streets and NOT parking in the 2 hour spots- those indicate that they will tow. Once you park, you go in a small building a pay for tubes. I believe it's $20 per person and $10 per "cooler tube". In the pictures attached you can see both types of tubes. This place is cash only!! They also have dog tubes. Not sure how much they cost, but they are pink and don't have a hole in the bottom. If you can snag a dog tube I would totally recommend riding in that as the water can get cold, and all my friends said their butts were really cold in the water. One of my friends and I did not have that issue with the dog tube. So once you get tubes, your coolers are checked for glass bottles! They are not allowed. They'll hand you ties to rope all your group's tubes together. You can see what I mean in the photos attached. From there you go to the river and basically tie all the tubes together, get in, and float for 4-5 hours! I would absolutely recommend taking some types of paddles/oars as we often ended up floating towards the banks of the river and had to find ways to push ourselves out. There were a few places you could get out of the river along the way, but at the first stop my friend got out and ended up walking into a bee hive! Stung 5 times. There's no first aid on the river, so if something like this happens to you unfortunately you just have to deal with it. It might make sense to bring a first aid kit just in case! In total there are four "markers" along the river. The exit comes after the fourth marker. When you go under the bridge you know you're nearing the end. When it's time to exit the river, there are employees that instruct you to stand and exit the river, leaving the tubes and all coolers behind. They pull all the tubes in and pass the coolers to you. There are a few portable restrooms there but I didn't use them. We then boarded a school bus (image attached) that took us on a 7 minute ride back to the original ticket purchase building, and that's the end. Overall, I thought it was fun. I didn't like that I had to pay in cash and I also did not enjoy that we were told we'd float for 3.5 hours and ended up floating for almost 5!

They have all the paddle options but best of all they also have sup yoga!…read more How does this even work? They have buoys with carabiners where you clip the end of your paddle to so you don't drift off. The instructor and staff helps you get clipped in. And then from there the instructor guides you through a yoga session in water, sun, wind elements.

Brittingham Boats has been one of my favorite summer traditions for years. I drive from the…read moreMilwaukee area at least once every summer specifically to kayak here, and I've always loved the whole experience. They offer kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats, plus a beach for swimming. There's a cute little snack shop with really yummy grilled cheese sandwiches and beverages, T-shirts for sale, and a deck with tables and chairs, plus chaise lounges where you can relax in the sun. They also offer special events like burgers on the bay, where you kayak out to a pontoon boat where they're grilling burgers and other special event events throughout the summer. One of the things that makes this spot so special is the location. Brittingham Boats sits on Lake Monona, just west of John Nolen Drive, with largest section of Lake Monona and the Monona Terrace on the other side of the drive. In a normal summer, one of my favorite paddles is heading east, under the railroad bridge and John Nolen Drive, and out onto Lake Monona. From there, you can paddle along the shoreline and hang out near Monona Terrace, enjoying the views, watching the other kayakers and boaters, and even spotting plenty of open-water swimmers--many of whom I imagine are training for IRONMAN Wisconsin, held right here every September. There are also several different routes available depending on how far you want to explore, including paddles that can take you toward Lake Mendota and Lake Wingra, as well as routes in the direction of Olbrich Botanical Gardens and other scenic areas around Madison. **A note for summer 2026:** construction along John Nolen Drive appears to have interrupted that usual route, and I don't believe you can currently paddle through to Lake Monona. When I got there last Friday the weather turned and I didn't go out but from the looks of the construction going on, you can't get under John Nolan Drive Here's why I was especially disappointed when I visited last Friday, for the first time this year. Unfortunately, the property looked tired and neglected. It felt as though it had been opened for the season but hadn't received cleaning-just opened the doors--areas needed sweeping, weeds and landscaping needed trimming, cobwebs needed removing, and several things could really benefit from cleaning, fresh paint and general maintenance. The bathrooms were especially disappointing. They were very rundown and so wet that I honestly didn't want to touch anything. I'm sharing this because I really DO love this place and want to continue coming back. Brittingham Boats has so much going for it--the location, the activities and the atmosphere are wonderful. I just hope some time, attention and investment can be put into cleaning up and refreshing the place. A little TLC would go a very long way toward bringing back the charming place I've enjoyed making a special trip to visit every summer.

They failed to winterize my friends boat when was then stored in unheated garage and subsequently…read morefroze the block and the lower unit drive ruining the boat. It's now worthless. Don't use them

Great service and great people now running American Marine! Kristen and Chris are awesome! My boat…read moredied on the lake and Chris came and towed me in. They fixed everything perfectly for a fair price and had my boat waiting in the water. My battery also died when I got to my house and Pedro came over and jumped the battery. I am a customer for life! Kristen kept me up to date during the whole repair process. Get all your gas there!

Decent Disc Golf Course! It's the only 18 hole course in the area so I have frequented there quite…read morea bit! It's pretty well kept up! During the summer, BRING BUG SPRAY! It gets bad being so close to the Rock River. I couldn't believe Lustig wasn't already set up on Yelp before I created it!

Vince was very helpful and communicative throughout the rental process. We rented a pontoon boat…read moreand Vince was accommodating with the rental time. We were able to have the boat for the entire day as long as we wanted (return by 6:30pm). The pricing was the best I could find by a landslide. They were always available by phone to answer any questions. Boat was in great condition and clean.

Nice clean boats...friendly people....fair price Thanks for…read morea great day on the water....best day of our vacation !!

This is a lovely little park on Decatur Lake, at the Dam. There are some really impressive bluffs…read moreand cliffs. Be careful, they're easy to fall down! It's a nice place for a picnic lunch if you are in the area. Hint: On the other side of the dam, to the east, is the mill race park. This is a beautiful long mill race that used to deliver water to the old mill and hydro plant down river in the city of Brodhead. It's a great place for a walk, dog friendly, and very nice kayaking! Just lovely

nice beach right by botanical garden, water isnt too dirty, perfect for kids. definitely will go…read moreback

This beach could be beautiful and from afar, it is! However, once you set your foot in the sand,…read moreyou spend the whole time trying not step in goose sh*t. I hope they get someone to clean the beach before it opens officially. They have nice places to sit which are surrounded in goose poop, unfortunately. There is a concession stand and a dock for kayaking. Also, it's right next door to the botanical gardens!