Trip Inspiration
Summer Vacation Ideas
Plan Your Best Summer Yet
Warm rays, freshwater waves and awe-inspiring nature teeming with adventure? That’s summer in Wisconsin. Pack a picnic and live it up lakeside, playing games on a pristine sandy beach or sun bathing on the dock. Dine with your crew on a rooftop patio overlooking a dazzling city skyline. Or, dance your way into culture at one of dozens of summer festivals. Take it from us—these summer vacation ideas make summer here worth sharing.
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Four-Wheel Fun
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Gear up for exhilarating adventure on Wisconsin’s ATV trails this summer! Miles and miles of twists, turns and racing routes cover all corners of the state, promising fast-paced fun and an unforgettable outdoor experience. Bring your crew, set some new records and enjoy every second of your scenic ride.
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Know Before You Go
What’s a Wisconsin Summer Like?
Summer in Wisconsin brings moderate temps—typically mid 80s—and a side of sunshine. With plenty of open trails, beaches, outdoor dining, farmers’ markets and festivals in full swing, it’s one of the best times to get outside and enjoy what the state has to offer.
Summer in Wisconsin is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. Splash, surf and paddle in the blue water of our Great Lakes, hike or bike through our lush forests or unplug and camp under the stars.
Festivals of all shapes, sizes and flavors pop up across Wisconsin in the summer. Find fairground fun at the famous State Fair, take in the tunes at Summerfest, watch planes soar at EAA AirVenture or taste berry-flavored goodies at the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival. Madison, the state capital, also has everything from downtown concerts to the savory Brat Fest.
From June through August, Wisconsin is as fresh and plentiful as it gets. Stock up on sweet (and tart) cherries, berries, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green beans, sweet peas, leafy greens, melons and sweet corn all summer long. Your appetite and a little creativity are all you need to get cooking on those new recipes you’ve been meaning to try!
Farm Fresh Eats
Share a Slice in Pizza Paradise
Pizza fans, bring your love of 'za to the farm. Share those melty cheese pulls, garlicky-baked crusts and woodfired fare in a setting surrounded by rolling farmland, cute animals and live music. With sweet summer weather and ingredients harvested that very day, you might just discover your new favorite way to order a slice.
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Summer Activities
Soak Up Summer Adventure
Waterfalls
Biking
Hiking
Fishing
On the Water
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Horseback Riding
Drive-In Movie Theatres
Waterparks
Farm Fresh Experiences
Soak Up Summer Adventure
Waterfalls
Biking
Hiking
Fishing
On the Water
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Horseback Riding
Drive-In Movie Theatres
Waterparks
Farm Fresh Experiences
So Many Ways to Summer
Make a splash with a lakeside stay, find full-swing fun on a golf getaway or clink drinks with your crew from a rooftop patio. Here, summer is the season of adventure in all forms—on the water, on the trails and on your plate .
Water Activities
Cabins
Golf Courses
Breweries
Summer Snapshots
