Spring Break Ideas Just Ahead

Playing outdoors never felt so good, so build a spring break vacation around the abundant outdoor recreational opportunities that first made Wisconsin Dells famous. Then add in waterpark resorts, theme parks, and favorite restaurants – the more modern claims to fame - to pile on the fun.

Spring Break Capital of the Midwest

Can you feel it? That warmth from the sun, that gentle breeze at your back? Yup, spring is making its presence felt. And while we may be just a teensy bit biased, we strongly believe the best spot for a spring break escape is none other than Wisconsin Dells. After all, the community has earned bragging rights as the “Spring Break Capital of the Midwest.” So, now that we’ve convinced you of our credentials, let’s move on to the good stuff, the itinerary ideas.

Evergreen

There is no expiration date on outdoor recreation in Wisconsin Dells. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at the nearby state parks are overlapping with ziplining, hiking, and scenic tours right about now. Let’s break it down:

• Ziplining is a spring sport at Bigfoot Zipline Tours, Wilderness Canyon Zip Line Canopy Tour, Dells Zipline Adventures, and Vertical Illusions. Talk about getting your fill of evergreen vistas and canyons carved by Mother Nature. 
   
• Pack your hiking shoes and head to Devil’s Lake State Park for a great workout on their 29 miles of trails. The trails at Mirror Lake State Park are a bit gentler and the views to the lake are especially soothing. Finally, there’s Rocky Arbor State Park, with sandstone outcroppings and tall pines hugging the short trails here. Bonus: Take a stroll on the Wisconsin Dells Scenic River Walk in the downtown district to see the Wisconsin River in all its spring glory.
   
• Make this the year to do some horseback riding. It really is one of those activities that spans generations. There’s Canyon Creek Riding Stables, Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, and Woodside Ranch Riding Stables.
   
• Did you know the Original Wisconsin Ducks are splashing down in the Wisconsin River by mid-March and the Dells Boat Tours aren’t far behind with scenic tours starting April 1? Also opening April 1 are the Dells Army Duck Tours on the Lower Dells of the Wisconsin River.  
   

Ever Fun

Spring break in Wisconsin Dells just wouldn’t be complete without a stay-and-play at a waterpark resort. If you’re traveling with toddlers, try Great Wolf Lodge where the waterpark rides and slides are sized just right and the adorable woodland creatures theme is applied to everything from story time to kid-friendly yoga. At Chula Vista Resort & Waterpark, the indoor waterpark has kiddie play areas as well as racing slides and a water roller coaster geared to tweens and teens. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is home to Wisconsin’s largest indoor waterpark – don’t miss the surf machine here. Wilderness Resort Waterpark’s indoor wave pool covered by a massive see-through dome will make you feel like you’re in the tropics. Take to the tube slides at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park for a family-friendly option.

Here are other activities that just scream spring break:

• Amusement parks in Wisconsin Dells create spring break memories in a big way. Take Tom Foolerys Adventure Park, a whopping 100,000 square feet of pure joy. Try the ropes course, climbing wall, indoor zip line, bowling, laser tag, go carts, mini-golf, six-stories-tall Ferris wheel and the African-themed carousel. Knuckleheads Trampoline Park • Rides • Bowling has a trampoline park, go carts, bumper cars, cosmic bowling, and virtual reality games. Wilderness Resort Waterpark has go carts, a ropes course, laser tag, climbing wall, escape rooms, and mini-golf. Wild Fun Zone has bumper cars, laser tag and mini-golf with black lights. Whew!
• Try wizard questing with the youngsters in your group at Magiquest/Shadowquest at Great Wolf Lodge. For middle schoolers and high schoolers, Wizard Quest offers an intriguing mix of high-tech and high-drama.
• Treat the family to their favorite menu items at MACS - Macaroni and Cheese Shops, Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille, B-Lux Grill & Bar, Monk’s Bar & Grill, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, and The Grateful Shed, among dozens of others. Ask about carry-out and curbside pick-up. The kids will also be clamoring for treats from the fudge shops and candy stores too, so give in to temptation and get a little something sweet for yourself too.