Outdoors in Milwaukee

Governor Dodge State Park

5,350 acres featuring sandstone bluffs, 2 swimming lakes, hiking, off-road biking trails & more.

Dodgeville, WI|5

Wildlife Refuge

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

Set by a lake, this park offers chances to observe migratory birds & waterfowl plus hunt & fish.

Mayville, WI|5

Pheasant Branch Conservancy

160 acres comprising a variety of landscapes, with hiking & biking trails & downtown views.

Middleton, WI|5

Whitefish Dunes State Park

Sturgeon Bay, WI|5

Hiking Area

Glacial Drumlin Trail

52-mile trail available to bikers, walkers, joggers & rollerbladers, with a use fee required.

Cottage Grove, WI|5

Campground

Lake Arrowhead Campground

Montello, WI|5

Wildlife Park

Timbavati Wildlife Park

Animal park with giraffes, monkeys, tigers & more, plus exhibits, shows & interactive activities.

Wisconsin Dells, WI|4

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Center

Wildlife Refuge

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

Forested 700-acre wildlife refuge featuring animal habitats plus hiking & skiing trails.

Mirror Lake State Park

2,200-acre park featuring a lake, woods & cliffs with a beach, hiking trails & canoe rentals.

Baraboo, WI|5

Brown County WI Fonferek's Glen

This 74-acre nature park features a waterfall, dolomite cliffs, a creek, native trees & more.

Devil's Lake State Park

Large park centering around a 360-acre lake with sandy beaches, campsites & concessions.

Baraboo, WI|5

Wildlife Park

Wisconsin Deer Park

40-acre family-friendly petting zoo featuring a variety of deer plus elk, bison & other wildlife.

Wisconsin Dells, WI|5

High Cliff State Park

State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.

Sherwood, WI|5

Park

Wequiock Falls County Park

Tranquil roadside park with picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms & a scenic, seasonal waterfall.

Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area

Sandstone gorge with mossy walls & a creek leading to a waterfall, popular for for shady hikes.

Merrimac, WI|5

Botanical Garden

Olbrich Botanical Gardens

16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.

Madison, WI|5

Park

Lakeside Park

Waterfront outdoor area with a quaint lighthouse, carousel & mini train ride, plus boat rentals.

Fond du Lac, WI|5

Botanical Garden

Bookworm Gardens

Whimsical botanical garden with community events & sections inspired by popular children's books.

Sheboygan, WI|5