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Al. Ringling Mansion & BREWERY 623 Broadway St • Baraboo 608-448-7455 • ringlingmansion.com This spectacular red stone mansion was built in 1905 as the home of legendary circus showman Al. Ringling. It’s currently open for guided tours. Visitors will see original furnishings, amazing hand-carved woodwork, leaded glass, ornate murals and hand-decorated ceilings.

Al. Ringling Theatre 136 4th Ave • Baraboo 608-356-8864 • alringling.com America’s Prettiest Playhouse! The American Theatre Historical Society says it was “The envy of Broadway.” Available for tours, the 1915 theatre continues to host professional touring performances and local productions.

THE Aldo Leopold Legacy Center E13701 Levee Rd • Baraboo 608-355-0279 • aldoleopold.org An educational facility with a mission to inspire an ethical relationship between people and land through the legacy of Aldo Leopold. Leopold is best known for his book A Sand County Almanac (1949), in which he sets forth his most enduring idea, a concept he termed the “land ethic” – a moral basis for how people relate to the natural world.

Balanced rock Winery 1065 Walnut St • Baraboo 608-448-2958 balancedrockwinery.com This boutique winery offers tastings, snacks to share and live music at a new facility with views of the Baraboo Bluffs.

Baraboo Bluff Winery E9120 Terrytown Rd • Baraboo 608-522-3429 baraboobluffwinery.com Featuring home-grown wines and a spectacular hillside view of the Baraboo Bluffs west of Baraboo.

Baraboo Tours 410 14th Ave • Baraboo 608-963-2821 barabootours.com Offering a variety of tours around Baraboo from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Visit our website for descriptions and schedule.

Carr Valley Cheese E3797 County Rd G • La Valle 608-986-2781 carrvalleycheese.com Carr Valley Cheese Company is over 100 years old and privately owned and operated. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, it remains one of Wisconsin’s traditional cheese plants, famous for making cheese the oldfashioned way. Great cheese is made early; visit the factory before 10:30 a.m. for the best viewing.

Circus World 550 Water St • Baraboo 866-693-1500 circusworldbaraboo.org Located in Baraboo at the National Landmark Site where the Ringling Bros. Circus began and ascended to be the world’s greatest outdoor amusement enterprise. A full day of live shows, tours, restored circus wagons, rides, musical concerts and colorful new exhibits.

Devil's Lake State Park S5975 Park Rd • Baraboo 608-356-8301 dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/devilslake Offering magnificent views from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. Enjoy lakeshore picnic areas, sandy swimming beaches, 29 miles of hiking trails and more. Devil’s Lake is a beautiful yearround park with an intriguing natural history along the 1,000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

DEZ TACTICAL ARMS 1223 South Blvd • Baraboo 608-547-9034 • deztacticalarms.com DEZ Tactical Arms offers a public, state-ofthe-art indoor shooting range, retail sales, rentals, gunsmithing, tours and education at its new facility in Baraboo. DEZ’s mission is to foster development of shooting sports by providing opportunities for members and the public to receive instruction on responsible firearm ownership. The facility’s indoor range and classroom host safety classes and special events for youths and adults.

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Driftless Glen Distillery 300 Water St • Baraboo 608-356-4536 driftlessglen.com Tours go through the entire production area, from grains and mash to the fermentation tanks and process stills, all ending with a leisurely tasting of spirits. Also featured is an array of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The full-service restaurant highlights many local and fresh ingredients.

Fawn Creek Winery 3919 13th Ave • Wisconsin Dells 608-253-4400 • fawncreekwinery.com Come enjoy a glass of our fine wine while savoring the peace and quiet of the woods 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 the fall of 2018 the International Crane Foundation embarked on a $10 million expansion and renovation. The site will reopen in the summer of 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 1880 through 1916 “Golden Age of Railroading,” with operating trains, educational exhibits and displays. Take a 7-mile, 55-minute roundtrip 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 • WI Dells 608-253-4000 • dellspalace.com The Palace Theater is a state-of-the-art theatre 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.

TUMBLED ROCK BREWERY & Kitchen S5718 State Rd 136 • Baraboo 608-448-4197 • tumbledrock.com This new brewery and restaurant neighboring Devil’s Lake State Park offers food, fun and proprietary brews!

VON KLAUS Winery 133 3rd Ave • Baraboo 608-393-2229 • vonklaus.com This 20-year-old winery has moved to a street-level location in downtown Baraboo, offering several varieties of wine and adding new ones every year!

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.

RIDE! Aboard century-old railroad passenger cars SEE! Over 40 restored railcars and locomotives EXPLORE! Museum exhibits and the depot Gift Shop ALL ABOARD!

Open Daily June 8 - Sept. 4 Open Weekends May 9 - June 7 & Sept. 5 - Oct. 18 Three Departures Daily: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Departure times vary during special events Located only 8 miles west of Baraboo 608-522-4261 800-930-1385 MidContinent.org E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI Mid-Continent Railway MuseuM