Wisconsin Tourist Attractions
Wisconsin Rapids top rated Tourist Attractions and world-class ideal Outdoor Recreations and Vacation Destinations. Incomparable prettiness of Wisconsin invites you to its exciting attractions and thrilling combination of entertainments.
Dairy State Cheese
Hwy. 34 and C, Rudolph
715-435-3144
Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage is on display at Wisconsin Dairy State, a family-owned and operated retail sales store and production facility. View master cheese makers from two observation windows or browse and shop for more than 100 different types of Wisconsin cheese! Homemade ice cream is also available for purchase. Open 7 days a week. Please call for holiday hours!
2480 County Rd. D, Wisconsin Rapids
715-887-4161
Tour one of the oldest cranberry marshes in central Wisconsin with an actual grower. History, videos, cranberry gifts, and tours are offered Mon-Fri at 9, 11, 1 and 3 p.m. during harvest and other times by appointment. Call ahead to verify harvest and tour times. Celebrate one of North America's native fruits at Glacial Lake Cranberries this year!
10992 Hwy. 54 East, Wisconsin Rapids
715-423-4660
Golden Sands Speedway, Wisconsin's Premier Racing Facility, located on Hwy 54 East between
Wisconsin Rapids and Plover. Racing every Friday night throughout the summer, featuring
Super Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, 4-Cylinders, Cruisers, and Skid Car Racing. Fun for
the entire family! Great food and edge of your seat excitement! Check out our website for more information
and a current list of events at www.gssraces.com
473 Griffith Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids
715-424-3700
Wisconsin's forest nursery program has been a leader in the stewardship of natural resources since 1911, producing over 1.5 billion tree and wildlife shrub seedlings. Griffith State, Wisconsin's largest forest nursery is open to visitors from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri. Group tours available.
Off Hwy. F, South of Babcock
608-427-1509
Hardwood Air-to-Ground Weapons Range is one of fifteen Air National Guard ranges located in the nation. The range provides training for combat aircrews by presenting realistic targets for weapons practice. Although the planes don't drop live bombs, the experience is as noisy and as thrilling as you'd expect. Grab a picnic basket, bring your earplugs, and prepare to be thrilled by flights above and explosions below. Visitors are welcome to observe activities during operating hours. A recorded message of the flight schedule is available by calling 608-427-1509.
2180 County Rd. A, Bowler
715-787-3110
Your vacation destination! Known as the "Midwest's friendliest casino, Mohican North Star is everyone's number one choice for year-round fun.
949 County Rd. G, Nekoosa
715-886-4560
Rainbow Casino features over 650 reel, progressive, and video poker slot machines and is home to the Rainbow Grille featuring seafood, steak and fine-dining in a charming atmosphere. A free shuttle serving area communities and hotels is available seven days a week! Banquet center for all your special occasions.
Rapids Municipal Zoo
1911 Gaynor Ave., Wisconsin Rapids
715-421-8240
Animals native to Wisconsin, a petting zoo, and a playground for children of all ages are featured at this fun-filled family attraction. Open seasonally, 10-7 p.m., closed Mondays. No charge.
220 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids
715-421-3177
Spend a night at the movies! Rogers Cinema offers seven auditoriums, corporate and school shows, and gift cards for that perfect present. Check the website or call for updated movie times.
6957 Grotto Ave., Rudolph
715-435-3120
The Rudolph Grotto, started in 1920, was a fulfillment of a promise that Father Philip Wagner made to the Virgin Mary in thanks for healing from a lingering illness while studying for the priesthood. The Grotto consists of five plus acres and lush flower beds, numerous shrines, museum, and gift shop. The Grotto is set among meandering paths and crooked bridges, with shady, intimate areas for meditation as well as more formal memorials and open picnic grounds.
1715 County Hwy. X, Babcock
715-884-2437
Wildlife viewing, photography and hunting are popular recreational activities for visitors to the area, located in southwestern Wood County. Drive the Trumpeter Trail Auto Tour, open mid-April through October, a 14-mile, all-weather road with interpretive signs and information on wildlife and habitat management. Three observation tours, numerous hiking trails, a captive bison herd, and a primitive campground provide opportunities for visitors in the area to view and better understand our area's wildlife.
204 Main Street, Warrens
608-378-4878
Learn how cranberries are grown and harvested by touring our exhibit hall featuring interactive displays. Afterward treat yourself to a slice of cranberry pie or a scoop of cranberry ice cream. Our gift shop features primarily Wisconsin-made cranberry products. Open daily from June 1 - Oct. 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seasonal hours the rest of year.
Points of Interest
Korean War Memorial of Wisconsin
Worzella Pines Park, Plover
Five larger-than-life figures, including a nurse, army and marine infantrymen, air force pilot, and sailor stand in memory of all veterans who served the state of Wisconsin.
Memorial Clock Tower
Mead Rapids View Park, 1st and Baker St., Wisconsin Rapids
Dedicated to the earliest settlers for their great efforts and progress they and those who followed brought to this area, and to the Mead families for their continuous commitment to the beautification of our river banks and parks, this clock tower stands along the riverfront in downtown Wisconsin Rapids.
Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial
Ben Hanson Park, 2nd Ave., Wisconsin Rapids
This state memorial is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of those who risked and continue to risk their lives in battle. Renowned artist Erik Blume designed the tribute.
