on our outdoor deck overlooking the seven-acre vineyard.
Ho-Chunk Gaming S3214 County Rd BD • Baraboo 800-746-2486 • ho-chunkgaming.com Enjoy bingo, slots, blackjack, craps, roulette, various table games, video and live poker and off-track betting as well as exciting promotions for cash, vehicles and trips. The hotel and conference center offers many options for special events and over 300 first-class guest rooms and suites plus four restaurants on site providing a wide variety of dining options.
International Crane Foundation E11376 Shady Lane Rd • Baraboo 608-356-9462 • savingcranes.org World headquarters located just outside of Baraboo. Beginning in fall 2018, the International Crane Foundation is embarking on a $10 million expansion and renovation. As a result, our headquarters is closed for the 2019 visitor season. We plan on reopening the site in 2020.
Mid-Continent Railway Museum E8948 Museum Rd • North Freedom 800-930-1385 • midcontinent.org An outdoor, living museum and operating railroad recreating the small-town/shortline way of life during the “Golden Age of Railroading,” spanning the years 1880–1916, with operating trains, educational exhibits and displays. Take a 7-mile, 55-minute round-trip ride through a rustic, rural setting in restored 1915 steel coaches.
Ochsner Park and Zoo 903 Park St • Baraboo 608-355-2760 cityofbaraboo.com/parksandrecreation This quaint zoo is located in the heart of Baraboo and is host to over 15 species of animals. Ochsner Park and Zoo is open year-round and offers ample parking, picnic areas, playground and special events throughout the year. One of the few free municipal zoos in the state.
Palace Theater 564 S Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells 608-253-4000 • dellspalace.com The Palace Theater is a state-of-the-art theater destination producing classic Broadway musicals and bringing to life your favorite Disney classics!
Sauk County Historical Museum 531 4th Ave • Baraboo 608-356-1001 • saukcountyhistory.org Located in the carefully preserved Van Orden Mansion. Thousands of artifacts relating to the history of Sauk County are displayed on two floors of the mansion. In addition to the museum, the SCHS has a new research facility, the History Center, which supports a research library with an extensive collection of pictures, documents and memorabilia relating to Sauk County and its inhabitants. ®
Timbavati Wildlife Park 2220 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy Wisconsin Dells • 608-253-2391 timbavatiwildlifepark.com Be entertained on 15 acres with 55 species and over 200 animals and exhibits to enjoy! Consider bringing a lunch or snack basket and enjoy spending the entire day at Timbavati Wildlife Park.
TRAIN RIDES
RIDE! Aboard century-old railroad passenger cars SEE! Displays and restored railway equipment EXPLORE! Our gift shop in an 1894 railroad depot
Photograph by Jennifer Denman
Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue Center 305 Pine St • Rock Springs 608-524-5466 • wisconsinbigcats.org Providing a safe place and a comfortable home for abused, neglected and unwanted big cats, including lions, tigers and leopards. Offering a variety of tours and learning experiences for all ages. Some tours require advance reservations.
Wisconsin Opry E10964 Moon Rd • Baraboo 608-254-7951 • wisconsinopry.com Enjoy a home-cooked meal, toe-tapping music and a scenic hayride with the Dickinson family. Visit website or call for a complete schedule.
Open Daily June 8 - Sept. 2
Open Weekends May 11 - June 2 & Sept. 7 - Oct. 20
Three Departures Daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Departure times vary during special events
Mid-Continent Railway MuseuM North Freedom, WI 8 miles west of Baraboo
608-522-4261 800-930-1385 MidContinent.org
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