Baraboo, Wisconsin is not only home to the stunning Devil’s Lake State Park, but also boasts several other attractions worth visiting. One of the most unique attractions is Dr. Evermore’s Sculpture Park, featuring sculptures made from vintage machinery and scrap metal.
For those interested in history, the Al Ringling Theatre is a beautifully restored theatre that originally opened in 1915. Visitors can take a tour or attend a performance to see the intricate details and stunning architecture of this historic building.
The International Crane Foundation is a conservation organization dedicated to preserving the world’s cranes and their habitats. Visitors can see all 15 species of cranes at their headquarters in Baraboo.
The nearby Mid-Continent Railway Museum provides a glimpse into Wisconsin’s railroad history with its collection of restored vintage trains and interactive exhibits.
If you’re looking for a unique experience, be sure to check out Circus World Museum in Baraboo. This museum showcases the history of the American circus, including the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which was founded in Baraboo.
Families with children will enjoy a trip to Wisconsin Dells, known as the “Waterpark Capital of the World.” And for those who enjoy gaming, Ho-Chunk Gaming offers a casino experience with slots, table games, and entertainment.
Baraboo offers a variety of interesting attractions just minutes from Devil’s Lake State Park.
Featured Attractions
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Visit The Historical, Al Ringling Theatre, located on the square, Downtown Baraboo!
Built in 1915, this beautifully restored theatre is a live performance, music and film venue. Created with the intention of providing Baraboo with a multi-purpose entertainment facility, the Al. Ringling Theater Friends purchased the historic theatre in 1989. The theatre went through a 3.2 million dollar restoration in 2015 and today ART Friends carries on Al. Ringling’s legacy, striving to develop the facility as a premier cultural center offering diverse local, regional and national cultural programs.
Our winery is situated minutes from Devil’s Lake and Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy scenic views of the Baraboo Bluffs with wine tasting, shareable appetizers, and live music every weekend! Bring your golf clubs for our onsite driving range!
Started by local growers in the late-1980’s, the Baraboo Farmers’ Market has become a favorite feature of downtown life for Baraboo residents, who avail themselves of the wealth of locally produced agricultural products every Wednesday and Saturday morning from early May through October. Only Wisconsin-produced fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, eggs, bakery items, flowers and perennials, bedding plants, jams and jellies, maple syrup and honey, herbs and herbal products, and other commodities are allowed to be sold at the market.
The Baraboo Farmers’ Market is held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on the Courthouse Square on Oak Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. The market runs from May through October.
Devil’s Head is a ski & golf resort nestled in the bluffs located just 2 miles from Devil’s Lake South Shore featuring 253 comfortable hotel rooms, suites and condos. With on-site restaurants, bars, fire pits and hotel amenities like indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpools, tennis courts and fitness room, we can make your Devil’s Lake visit truly enjoyable. If you love the outdoors, but would rather camp in a hotel room, make Devil’s Head Resort your “Base Camp!”
DEZ Tactical Arms, Inc., located in Baraboo, WI, just one mile from Devil’s Lake State Park offers a retail store and public, state-of-the-art indoor range. 10 lanes at 75 feet, open year round, the facility offers sales, training, transfer, and gunsmithing. Tourists and locals visit the range for an opportunity to rent and experience shooting handguns and rifles. The facility offers Conceal Carry, Pistol, and private lessons, as well as team-building, special events hosting, and bachelor parties.
Driftless Glen is an award-winning craft distillery that offers tours, tastings, a restaurant, and more. Nestled along the Baraboo River, their restaurant has delicious cuisine year-round (with a riverside patio for dining in the warmer months!) that features menu items infused with spirits, creative seasonal cocktails, and even a kids’ menu. Tour the rack house to see thousands of barrels of aging whiskey and learn about their grain-to-glass distillation process that produces whiskey, vodka, gin, and more. An on-site store allows you to take a piece of the distillery home with you, think bourbon-scented candles, bottles of limited-edition spirits, and DIY cocktail mixology kits. Visit Driftless Glen to “Taste the American Spirit” yourself!
Fairfield Hills Golf Course and Range is a 9 hole public course that is playable, affordable, challenging and fun for all skill levels. The rolling terrain with three elevated tees along with wooded surroundings challenges the more skilled golfers, yet is still very playable for those just learning. The 1,900 yard par 3 course with its large practice range is the choice of many visitors who return to Fairfield Hills time and again. Visitors to our area are most welcome!
A mere 3.5 miles from the north shore entrance to Devils Lake State Park, this unique Colonial Revival home is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1901 by Charles Ringling, one of the founders of the Ringling Brothers Circus, and was constructed with some of the finest materials and modern conveniences available. It has remained in the Ringling family for over 100 years, until now. You can be one of the first to experience the grandeur of this phenomenal home! Outside of the estate’s rich history and location, there are many more reasons to stay with us:
We are located within walking distance to downtown Baraboo businesses and events.
Many things are included with your stay: Off-street parking, super-fast Wi-Fi, home-cooked breakfast, and use of common areas, among others.
You get a 5% discount with a multi-night stay.
Learn about the history of the Ringling’s in Baraboo with pictures displayed throughout the house.
Your innkeepers will be happy to help you find the best local restaurants, activities, drives, events, deals, and places to relax in the area! Please ask us!
The Ringling House Bed & Breakfast strives to provide you with comfort to relax your body & soul, time to rekindle your relationships, and experiences to relish during your stay.
Guided House Tours: By appointment, call 608-299-9705
