Wisconsin Dells offers several ways to plan a stay: photographic history, interactive exhibits, a paved path, and tours by land or water. The offerings differ in subject and format. A quarter-mile along the Scenic River Walk is a different kind of experience from a ride in an amphibious vehicle or a cruise with two landings. Cultural offerings also range from Bennett and photography to the tourism history of the Dells.
Photography and the History of the Dells
The H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum offers engaging exhibits and hands-on experiences for all ages. At “The Leap,” visitors can try to jump the distance Bennett captured in an iconic photograph. The photograph provides the inspiration for a hands-on activity at the Studio & Museum. The 1875 Photography Studio is the oldest continuously operating business in Wisconsin Dells.
At the Museum of the Dells, interactive and engaging exhibits explore Bennett, the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and the tourism history of the Dells. The “Soul of the River” open-air art gallery explores the history of Wisconsin Dells and its connection to the Wisconsin River through photographs. The cultural themes therefore vary: alongside Bennett and photography, they include the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation, tourism, and the city’s connection to the river.
On Foot or by Amphibious Vehicle
The Scenic River Walk is a quarter-mile paved path where you can walk, bike, or run. If you’re looking for a clearly measured route, you’ll find a specific distance and several listed ways to use it. The Classic Duck Tour offers a different experience: it uses an amphibious vehicle for travel by land and water, covering more than four miles of exclusive, scenic wilderness trails. These describe two different formats—a paved path and a tour by land and water.
Tours on the Water
Dells Boat Tours® offers a two-hour Upper Dells cruise with two scenic landings. Another option is the 50-minute jet boat adventure on the Lower Dells. The offerings can be distinguished by two specific differences: a cruise or a jet boat adventure, and two hours or 50 minutes. The named areas—Upper Dells and Lower Dells—further distinguish the respective tours. The Dells Boat Tours® ticket office is located at 107 Broadway in Downtown Wisconsin Dells.
To plan your trip, you can first decide what interests you most: photography and history, exhibits about the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation and tourism, a short paved route, or a ride of a specific duration. This turns the question of what you’d like to experience in Wisconsin Dells into a concrete choice between culture, outdoor activity, and water tours.
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