5 Wisconsin Spots for Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

What better way to experience Wisconsin's natural winter beauty than by taking a cozy sleigh ride with family or friends? Glide over fields and through forests while snuggled under a warm blanket listening to the jingle of harness bells and perhaps a carol or two. Whether looking for an adventure with friends, a quiet evening with your loved one or a family-friendly outing, sleigh rides are perfect for making magical winter memories with the people you love.

*No snow? No problem! The businesses marked by an asterisk also offer horse-drawn wagon rides with or without snow.

Northern Wisconsin

Palmquist Farm* – Brantwood

Complete with soft hay and warm blankets, enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Palmquist Farm. Enjoy the soft sound of hooves on snow while getting a winter tour of the farm and the surrounding forest. When you return from the ride, enjoy hot apple cider or hot chocolate by the fireplace in the Pickaroon, their Northwoods warming house. A ticket also gets you access to a sledding hill and an ice-skating pond, so you and your family can make it a whole day of winter fun. 

Twin Lake Trails – Birchwood

Over the hills and through the woods, Twin Lakes Trails will take you on a 90-minute ride through their wildlife-abundant woods and lakefronts. Keep an eye out for animals including deer, squirrels, owls, bald eagles and turkeys, in addition to their Oreo cows. The Haflinger horses typically need a rest during the ride, so you’ll stop for hot cocoa and warm up by the fire while the horses catch their breath. Singing is encouraged around the holidays, so get ready to be in the seasonal spirit.  

Mayberry's Carriages – Sturgeon Bay

A nostalgic, narrated sleigh ride or wagon ride through the Door County countryside at Mayberry's Carriages is the perfect way to enjoy a winter day with friends and family. Follow old logging trails through the woods and weave in and out of an orchard and vineyard before returning to sample the delicious wines and ciders made onsite at Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery for an unforgettable experience. 

Southern Wisconsin

Apple Holler Sleigh Rides* – Sturtevant

Enjoy the magic of winter with an old-fashioned sleigh ride at Apple Holler Family Farm. Their Haflinger horses will take you and your family and friends on a special apple orchard tour to see beautiful hardwoods, many of which are more than 100 years old. At the end of your adventure, you will be treated to a cup of hot chocolate, warm apple cider and s’mores over a toasty fire.

Roden Barnyard Adventures* - West Bend

At Roden Barnyard Adventures, you can listen to the sleigh bells ring while a team of horses pulls you and your loved ones across hundreds of beautiful acres lit up with thousands of twinkle lights. Sit around the campfire before and after to keep warm and sip on hot drinks.

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