Horicon, Wisconsin
Top Spots in and near Horicon
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Waukesha, Wisconsin
Bike or Run the Glacial Drumlin Trail (Waukesha to Wales Segment)
5.014 miYour journey begins at the Fox River Sanctuary and E.B. Shurts Environmental Education Center at 810 College Avenue in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Parking is plentiful, and you'll find restrooms and bubblers (or, water fountains to you non-natives) available seasonally. The Glacial Drumlin Trailhead is ...Read more -
Grafton, Wisconsin
Hike the Bluff Trail to the stairs at Lion's Den Gorge
4.01.7 mi / 100 ft gainThis is a longer hike than just simply appreciating the lake from the top. Follow the signs along the Gorge loop toward the "Stairs". This entire loop will take you approximately 1 hour from the parking lot to the lake roundtrip. There are multiple routes to the bottom. For those that want a st...Read more -
Grafton, Wisconsin
Hike the Lion's Den Gorge Loop
4.71.8 miLion's Den Gorge is a gorgeous nature preserve featuring a variety of unique nature scenes. The park includes massive bluffs, sand dunes, forests, creeks and bridges, hiking trails and stunning vistas of the Lake Michigan shoreline. The preserve is 72 acres and is located in the town of Grafton, ...Read more -
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Hike the Elm Grove Park Loop
1 mi / 100 ft gainElm Grove Park is one of the most picture perfect parks in the SE WI area, so be sure to stay for sunset as the sky lights up! The 1 mile long trail wraps the perimeter of the park. It is paved the entire way, if you want to venture off trail feel free. Dogs are permitted at this park! There is a...Read more -
Palmyra, Wisconsin
Hike the Bald Bluff Trail
3.2 mi / 475 ft gainParking There is a small parking lot off of County Rd H. The trailhead is marked at the back of the lot. Please be advised that there are no facilities here. Trail Description The Bald Bluff Trail starts at the trailhead marked behind the parking lot. From there, the trail traverses 0.5 miles up ...Read more -
Belgium, Wisconsin
Hike the Quarry Lake Trail at Harrington Beach State Park
1 mi / 15 ft gainThis state park is about a 30 minute drive north from Milwaukee on I-43. It has beach access along it's entire length, multiple hiking trails, and a great quarry lake that can be used for fishing, hiking, or general exploring. From the parking lot, go south toward the signs for Quarry lake. There...Read more -
Belgium, Wisconsin
Hike the North and South Beach Trail at Harrington Beach State Park
2 mi / 10 ft gainThis state park is about a 30 minute drive north from Milwaukee on I-43. It has beach access along it's entire length, multiple hiking trails, and a great quarry lake that can be used for fishing, hiking, or general exploring. From the parking lot, you can go and hike one two areas (of course the...Read more -
Fox Point, Wisconsin
Hike the shore of Lake Michigan at Doctor's Park
2 mi / 100 ft gainThis park has it all. There is ample parking, full bathrooms, and picnic areas. The trail starts right at the parking lot and there are two different paths you can take: 1.) Follow the paved path down toward the lake on the north side of the parking lot 2.) Walk straight from the parking lot acro...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens
4.0Olbrich Gardens has 16 acres of gardens including a rose garden, sunken garden, Thai pavilion, rock garden, herb garden, and more. Each one is unique with its own pathways and plant life as well as man made structures which include bridges, pools, the Thai pavilion, and more. Adjoining the Bot...Read more -
Poynette, Wisconsin
Fish on Lake Wisconsin
It is over 7,000 acres and has a maximum depth of 24 feet. There are several public boat landings if you are lucky enough to own a boat. For this specific adventure, you can fish right off County Rd. V in Poynette. It’s a scenic spot that can get busy, but if you go during the week it’s quiet ...Read more -
McFarland, Wisconsin
Bike the Lower Yahara River Trail at McDaniel Park
2.5 miThis lakeside park has a newer bike/walking path. The park itself is an excellent spot for a picnic or catching a sunset! There is a nice play area and a rocky beach. The path is known as the Lower Yahara River Trail and opened in 2017. It provides a non-road connection between Madison and McFa...Read more -
Poynette, Wisconsin
Float on the Wisconsin River at Camp Rest Park
If you come on a weekend expect there to be a crowd, but there is plenty of space for everyone. You can hang out on the shore, float in the water on an inflatable floatie, kayak, canoe, or spread out on one of the many sand bars close by. Depending on the time of year and level of the water, yo...Read more -
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Explore the Milwaukee Domes
Officially called the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, this is a great stop to learn about some plants and take some photographs. You can even catch live music or a light show! Location: Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory - 524 S. Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Admission...Read more -
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Explore Atwater Park
0.5 mi / 200 ft gainOne of Milwaukee's truly hidden gems, this beach is right off of Capitol Drive and approximately 50 stairs down from the bluffs to the shoreline! You can park anywhere on the road (Lake Drive) and be a short walk to the main overlook. This beach has many jetties that go out into the water which ...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Catch a Sunset at the Memorial Union
5.0Being a native Wisconsinite, I think the most quintessential thing to do in Madison is beers and a sunset at Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota. There’s plenty more to do right at the Union too, including world famous ice cream, kayaking and other water sport rentals at Hoofer’s, live music,...Read more -
Madison, Wisconsin
Kayak Lake Monona
I like to put in at the Camp Randall Rowing Club Brittingham Boat House located at 617 N Shore Dr, Madison, WI 53703. There’s a dock and free 3 hour parking. Once in the water just paddle straight towards John Nolen Drive and go under the bridge and you’ll be in Lake Monona. Keep going and soak...Read more