Wisconsin Dells ?
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1blue99srx600
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Wilderness is very nice too. They have cabins, condos etc.
Depends on what you want to do there. We've stayed at the Wilderness in the cabin with a sizeable group - it was great but not cheap. It wasn't too bad once we split it between two families though. With all the waterparks they have, you don't need to go other places if that is what you are looking for.
The last time we went to the Dells, we stayed at the Grand Marquis. That came with tickets for the whole family to Mt. Olympus (waterpark, roller coasters, go carts). We spent 3 days there and the kids loved it. The hotel was very basic (pretty basic pool and splash area which the kids still enjoyed) but the price was such that we pretty much lodged for free with the park tickets.
Be sure to check out the Dells website as you might find some deals that will work for you. Good luck and have fun!
The last time we went to the Dells, we stayed at the Grand Marquis. That came with tickets for the whole family to Mt. Olympus (waterpark, roller coasters, go carts). We spent 3 days there and the kids loved it. The hotel was very basic (pretty basic pool and splash area which the kids still enjoyed) but the price was such that we pretty much lodged for free with the park tickets.
Be sure to check out the Dells website as you might find some deals that will work for you. Good luck and have fun!
We always stay at the Great Wolf Lodge. Great bar outside. Kids can run around inside and out. Plenty of things to exhaust them and make them sleep good. Use the local number to call to get reservations (608) 253-2222, they will always give me a better rate if I tell them I prefer to make reservations directly with the property. Don't spend extra on the upgrades, upon checkin ask if they have any upgrades and if they do they will upgrade you. It has worked for me everytime, I've probably stayed there 20 times over the last 10 years. Also the beer is good and cold on tap upstairs in the Restaurant. Don't waste your money on the buffett in the morning. Go the the gas station (Sinclair) across the parking lot and pick up a box of individual cereals and some milk and grab a few bowls- breakfast for the whole family for $8.
Have also stayed at Wilderness and enjoyed, although didn't care for some of the waterparks located in different areas of the building.
Never stayed at Kalahari, their price has always been too high for me.
Have also stayed at Wilderness and enjoyed, although didn't care for some of the waterparks located in different areas of the building.
Never stayed at Kalahari, their price has always been too high for me.
cat_man_mike
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www.amazingvacationrental.com It is my brother in law's cabin in the springbrook subdivision. They have a clubhouse with a resturaunt, bar, video game room, indoor pool, outdoor pool with a snack bar, and a golf course. I am not sure of the rates or avalibility, but it is very nice. We have stayed there a couple of times.
lookin4snow
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Take a trip up to the Edge of Dells on Friday or Saturday night. It is an adult only campground, but also has a popular bar. The owners also own Chubbies, which is across the street (you can easily skip there). Weekend evenings it is hopping, with loud pipes, smoky burn outs, horsepower and cycle stunts in the parking lot, as well as some wet t-shirts and talent from across the street stirring things up. It's fun to watch and worth the diversion up there. Lot of Harley's to see as well.
lofsfire
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Thanks!
Just the info I was looking for. All look like great places, cat_man_mike your brother in law's cabin/ subdivision looks similar to a place I stay in the winter in Gaylord, Mi. called Beaver Creak, I really like the idea that you have a cabin and all the amenity of a hotel. Like the pool for the kids. Unfortunately he is booked at the time we are looking to go. You might want to tell him he has some conflicting info on his rates page.
swanee ~ thanks of the local number I have found that is a better way to book a room also!
lookin4snow ~ your place sound fun if the wife was not pregnant and the kids were not with us.
Just the info I was looking for. All look like great places, cat_man_mike your brother in law's cabin/ subdivision looks similar to a place I stay in the winter in Gaylord, Mi. called Beaver Creak, I really like the idea that you have a cabin and all the amenity of a hotel. Like the pool for the kids. Unfortunately he is booked at the time we are looking to go. You might want to tell him he has some conflicting info on his rates page.
swanee ~ thanks of the local number I have found that is a better way to book a room also!
lookin4snow ~ your place sound fun if the wife was not pregnant and the kids were not with us.
snowangel03
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Wisconsin Dells also have the famous Wisconsin Duck rides. I've been to the Dells so many time, but I still love the Duck rides. The Ducks are boats with wheels so they travel on water and roads. These vehicles used to be used in World War II. Go to http://www.wisconsinducktours.com for more information.
If you like the beauty of nature you will like the tours they have to offer.
There is so much to see and do in the Dells!!! Also go to http://wisdells.com. This is a good website to see all that the area has to offer.
If you like the beauty of nature you will like the tours they have to offer.
There is so much to see and do in the Dells!!! Also go to http://wisdells.com. This is a good website to see all that the area has to offer.
If you stay at Wilderness on the Lake, you can take a pontoon ride over to the main Wilderness Resort. The price is lower, and they are all condos. They have gas grills and gas fire pits outside. There is a small indoor and outdoor pool area, and a nice little outside bar, too. Bring your own food and save a bunch of money. We have stayed there 3 times, and go with another family. The condo slept 10 comfortably.
lofsfire
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My wife has been to the Dells with her family as a kid a few times, but I have never been. So the Ducks are top on my list. And Devil's Lake State Park looks real nice too!
Jroz ~ that good info i will keep that in mind.
Wherever we end up, I don't just want to stay at a hotel and water park and do nothing else. We have a nice size water park 5 minutes from the our house and my in-laws have a in ground pool that the kids use daily. Deep River Small compared to the Dells but my kids are 6 and 3 (in Sept.) so there more than enough for them now.
Two other question, how is the sledding around the Dells in the winter. Can I take the family and leave my wife with the kids at the hotel/indoor water park when I ride? Any trail go by a certain hotel?
Jroz ~ that good info i will keep that in mind.
Wherever we end up, I don't just want to stay at a hotel and water park and do nothing else. We have a nice size water park 5 minutes from the our house and my in-laws have a in ground pool that the kids use daily. Deep River Small compared to the Dells but my kids are 6 and 3 (in Sept.) so there more than enough for them now.
Two other question, how is the sledding around the Dells in the winter. Can I take the family and leave my wife with the kids at the hotel/indoor water park when I ride? Any trail go by a certain hotel?
lookin4snow
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I live less about 45 minutes away in the Lake Wisconsin area. We have 60 miles of trail and we groom them to perfection. I'm the President of the Yellow Thunder, the local club. When we have snow, our trails are hard to beat. Stay away from the Dells though (the City), because the trail goes down the road and sidewalk to get across the bridge. It is a mess. Same with Prairie du Sac. Otherwise, sledding toward Devil's Lake, Reedsburg and around back toward Lake Wisconsin is very nice.
A lot of the water parks are actually in Lake Delton, which is less of a mess compared to downtown. I do not know that you can ride from Great Wolf or Kalahari. But, it wouldn't be far to get to the trail.
I was at the Tommy Bartlett water ski/stage show a few weeks back and it was pretty decent. Not as great as previous years, but still good. Losing all the water in the lake last year resulted in some of the ski talent going elsewhere. Entertaining though even for your 3 and 6 year old. You might want to consider that as well.
A lot of the water parks are actually in Lake Delton, which is less of a mess compared to downtown. I do not know that you can ride from Great Wolf or Kalahari. But, it wouldn't be far to get to the trail.
I was at the Tommy Bartlett water ski/stage show a few weeks back and it was pretty decent. Not as great as previous years, but still good. Losing all the water in the lake last year resulted in some of the ski talent going elsewhere. Entertaining though even for your 3 and 6 year old. You might want to consider that as well.
1blue99srx600
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I second lookin 4 snow, we snowmobile from the castlerock lake area, stay out of the dells. Reedsburg, Sparta, Elroy, beautiful trails when there is snow, Monroe county and all their clubs do an excellent job maintaining them.
We go every year, friend and family tradition. stayed at most the waterparks. We like the wilderness the best. We normaly go in september right after labor day there is no crowed and a fraction of the price, my kids love it no lines.
The upper dells has a jet boat tour, lot of fun.
The upper dells has a jet boat tour, lot of fun.
harski
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I second lookin4snow on their trails! The Yellow Thunder club has the best trails in the winter! They are always smooth as glass! Beautiful views of the lake on the southern hillside trails.
As for the dells, we like the Wilderness for waterparks because of the variety of waterparks. It is kind of a pain to walk around to them all but we think it keeps the crowds spread out. Kahlahari(sp?) is not as great as it was when it first opened as it just seems to be getting outdated or something. Be sure to check out the Riverwalk just off of mainstreet. There is a nice view off the walkway and the food is decent at the reasturant.
Have fun!
Harski
As for the dells, we like the Wilderness for waterparks because of the variety of waterparks. It is kind of a pain to walk around to them all but we think it keeps the crowds spread out. Kahlahari(sp?) is not as great as it was when it first opened as it just seems to be getting outdated or something. Be sure to check out the Riverwalk just off of mainstreet. There is a nice view off the walkway and the food is decent at the reasturant.
Have fun!
Harski
lofsfire
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Thanks guys, I will keep all in mind. Looks like our plans might be changing a little. Looks like we will be heading to South Carolina, have some friends that we have not seen in a few years that live by Charleston. Still making plans, the wife said she would like to go by the ocean. She was also the one that wanted to go to the Dells. But if I let her pick the summer vacation I get to pick the winter ones and I can assure you there will be not warm weather destination in the winter!
We will have to try the Dells in the winter with the kids. Who know by the time I get home today she could change her mind again!
We will have to try the Dells in the winter with the kids. Who know by the time I get home today she could change her mind again!