Neat zoo located within the Wisconsin Dells…read more Some of my favorite exhibits there were the white tiger and penguin habitat. The baby animal building was also very cute. The red panda was unfortunately not out much and the glass was too reflective to see it well. Admission is a bit high for the size of the zoo, but they have deal days (ex free for Father's on Father's Day). There's several paid attractions like a zoo train, camel rides and animal encounters. They also have some good discount coupons for nearby attractions in the rack outside the gift shop.

We took our four-year-old granddaughter here during a visit to the area. She loved everything…read moreabout it, except for one of the monkeys which was making a huge racket! : The whole visit was much fun. There was plenty to do and see. The guy driving the train was great. He was funny, and clearly enjoyed his job. One of the girls in the gift shop was wonderfully engaging with our granddaughter - One of the most pleasant people we encountered during out visit. I wish I'd gotten her name. Everyone we encountered was great, except for two... Despite two out of the three attendants being sullen and seemingly not enjoying their jobs, the granddaughter loved the rides she took on the camel and the pony.

We rented kayaks on Mira Lake. It was one of the most beautiful kayaking trips we've taken. We did…read moreit an early fall, and it was absolutely perfect. The scenery is beautiful. The water was calm. And there weren't a lot of other people kayaking at the time. Highly recommend if you're in the Dells area.

Wonderful State Park! Memorable experience! Would certainly plan to return!…read more Our big annual camping trip with the family recently took us to Mirror Lake, a spot that was new to all of us. It's an easy distance from where we live in Milwaukee, as it's in close proximity to the Wisconsin Dells. That said, even though we were deep in the woods camping, there was plenty of civilization close by should we have needed to restock on anything. Since we had quite a big group, we booked a double-site and boy did we luck out. I think we had the largest double that was available. It fit two large RV/campers and five tents, leaving ample room for tons of chairs around the fire pit and the big picnic tables provided. Oh and they are *electric campsites* which can be hard to find! No water hook up though. Not too far down from our site was the big shower houses/bathrooms. And let me just say, these are NICE! Like very nice. And very clean. Probably the best campsite bathrooms I've ever seen. I feel as though the building was very new / freshly redone. Other pros: plenty of lake activities (we rented both kayaks and pontoon boats), great walking paths (freshly laid wood chips and clear signage), lakeside beaches, and various playgrounds for the kiddos. Oh and fun planned experiences by the park - it was "Smokey Bear's birthday" when we were there and they had a firetruck on-site, water games, bday treats, prizes, and a meet and greet with the bear himself. A hit with our kids. Even if you're not camping, this state park would be wonderful for a day trip!

* From hiker POV* Small area to be considered a state park in my opinion. Only 1 hiking trail and…read morecouldn't even go on the entire trail because it was so swampy and muddy. Wouldn't go back.

We stopped on a cloudy weekday and were lucky to even get in to hike since camping was closed for…read morethe season and they were doing some logging. There was parking allowed outside the gate. This is a pretty small park with just a few hiking trails and a campground. There are some interesting geological features but that is about it. The constant roar of traffic on the adjacent I-90 ruins being out in nature. I cannot imagine in summer with more traffic how anyone could camp here. We were going to eat a picnic lunch but when we got back to the car we were told that park was now closed due to logging. In my book the poorest rating I have given to one of our state parks.

Am I in Lake Delton? Am I in Wisconsin Dells? Does it really matter? Please see my review of…read moreWisconsin Dells because the rules apply to this town too. Not much difference between the two towns except in the mailing address

I'm always an ever a fan of an expanse of green in any city or town…read more Lately, it feels like every time we travel, we seek out a park in which to picnic. Turns out, I'm a bit of a Yogi Bear at heart (Hey Boo Boo...let's go get us a pic-a-nic basket). Only, unlike that thievin' bear, I bring my own bountiful basket. So, while cruising around the Dells, I thought--why not have a picnic in a park. Enter Bowman Park. It's a great park to enjoy a picnic. They have a few picnic tables scattered here and there as well as plenty of shade--so, perfect for picnicking! Beyond that, there's a large field near their bandshell/pavilion that is plenty big for sports (and indeed, while we were there, there was a group of guys playing a casual game of football). The field is sort of sunken, so that if there were a concert going on that brought a good sized crowd, you could get a spot on the berm above and still have a great view of the band. The don't allow pets of any sort (leashed or unleashed) in the park, which was a bummer as we had our dog (it wasn't hot, so she was able to hang in the car with the windows down, but she would have much rather rolled around on the lawn). Other than that? A great little park, conveniently located to many walkable restaurants and shops. Get to it!

The staff that helped capture memories of our experience. Khalia, Andre, Darcia, Shenae, Deczrdo…read morewere amazing and helpful in our whole experience. Lots of laughs and overcoming fear of heights.

My family and I really loved the Bigfoot Ropes course. It was fun and challenging. It made my seven…read moreyear old feel like a real super hero as she glided through the challenges. As forty year old adults, my husband and I found the course exhausting, but doable. We were there almost two hours playing and having fun. Kelly was a great host as well as all the international staff there. They really made us laugh. Definitely not to miss!