Wiconsin Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Wisconsin with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Discover scenic lakefront parks, historic landmarks, museums, charming small towns, and outdoor adventures across the Badger State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Wisconsin, including lakefront towns, parks, museums, and unique roadside stops. From Door County to Great Lakes adventures and historic breweries, discover some of the best things to do in Wisconsin.
Devils Lake State Park
From forest trails and scenic lakes to sandstone cliffs and Great Lakes shorelines, Wisconsin’s parks showcase the natural beauty of the Upper Midwest. Our featured Wisconsin park highlights one of the state’s most scenic outdoor escapes.
John Muir’s Boyhood Home
Wisconsin’s historic places reveal stories of Native cultures, early settlers, and the state’s industrial and agricultural roots. Our featured Wisconsin historic site highlights one destination that captures the state’s heritage.
Best National Parks in Wisconsin
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
- Ice Age National Scenic Trail
- Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Top 5 Wisconsin State Parks
- Devil’s Lake State Park
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Copper Falls State Park
- Wyalusing State Park
- First Capitol State Park
Top 5 Wisconsin Museums
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
- Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison
- Paine Art Center in Oshkosh
Know Before You Roam: Wisconsin Quick Facts
- Largest City: Milwaukee
- High Point (Rank): Timms Hill 1,951 ft (39)
- Lowest Elevation: Lake Michigan: 579 ft
- State Nickname: “Badger State”
- State Flower: Wood Violet
- State Tree: Sugar Maple
- State Animal: Badger
- State Bird: American Robin
- State Fish: Muskellunge
Explore Wisconsin on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Discover Wisconsin and beyond using the Roam Your Home map
Each marker connects to one of our stories about parks, historic landmarks, museums, and memorable travel stops. Click a pin to explore the destination and begin planning your Wisconsin travels.