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Merrimac

Merrimac is located on Lake Wisconsin, a broad and beautiful expanse of the Wisconsin River. Hop on the Merrimac Ferry for a great view of the area’s natural splendor and share an ice cream cone with family at both ports. Stay a while and enjoy the smalltown charm with close access to Devil’s Lake State Park.

Featured Stories

Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore the Area

1
Archaeology Digs and Blacksmith Demonstrations 6/14/2025 - 6/15/2025 Portage - 18.16 miles away
2
58th Annual National Wheelmen Meet at Reedsburg 6/12/2025 Reedsburg - 19.74 miles away
3
Middleton Pride 2025 6/14/2025 Middleton - 19.82 miles away
4
Blacklight & Brews Tour 6/13/2025 - 6/27/2025 Blue Mounds - 24.33 miles away
5
Blacklight Cave Tour 6/14/2025 - 6/28/2025 Blue Mounds - 24.33 miles away
6
Free Farmers' Market Organ Concert: Gabrielle McDougall 6/14/2025 Madison - 24.33 miles away
7
Madison Night Market 6/12/2025 Madison - 24.37 miles away
8
The US Army's 250th Birthday Celebration at the Wisconsin State Capitol 6/13/2025 Madison - 24.46 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 80° F
Low 61° F

Winter

High 29° F
Low 13° F

Fall

High 58° F
Low 39° F

Spring

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center