We had our wedding at Baraboo Arts Center! Everything was amazing. Chris is super easy to work with…read moreand very accommodating. We had the ceremony in the Moeller Room and reception in the Gollmar Room. The bridal suite is huge, loved it! We loved everything about our wedding here.

Our son's wedding was held at the Arts Center last weekend, and everything was fabulous. Great…read morevenue! Although I wasn't the primary contact for the wedding, I did have occasion to work with Karen on some parts of the reception, and she was great to work with. Thank you for helping make the night memorable.

Brand new hotel location that is evident from the new construction work going on around it. This is…read morea growing area close to shopping, dining, and sights. Ice machines on each floor (hallelujah!). Breakfast area was well maintained and the mini breakfast quiches were a much appreciated addition; also kudos to the well stocked oatmeal bar. The work out room is more than ample and the pool and hot tub are a welcome respite after a long day of adventuring. I really appreciated the hot tub at this location, featuring both indoor and outdoor access, the guests embraced both options and took advantage of this luxury no matter what the April weather decided. The room itself was smaller in size, we could of used a bit more room even as a couple. Again, no vent in the bathroom, if you google it, there are some explanations as to why. We would totally stay here again, but would probably opt for a bigger room next time.

One year old hotel so everything was good. What ticked me off was the people working the front desk…read moreon their phones and speaking Spanish to one another. The Spanish was between employees referring to some questions of mine. This is America, I do not want to "press 1 for English", speak English when dealing with the public please! Management needs to rectify this. If the illegal aliens working the laundry and cleaning want to speak Spanish I am somewhat OK with that.

We parked by several illl maintained buildings that require remediation to repaint. The entrance is…read morethrough the smoking area, which was very unpleasant. Most of interior is in disrepair. I understand the house is old, but faucets shouldn't leak, and the mattress should not have a big divot. Upon arrival, Julie made somewhat of an effort to interact and showed us to our room. The showerheads and Italian lotion and hand soap are nice. The quality of workmanship on repairs left something to be desired. The dining room and stained glass were very well preserved. The constant pressure to donate, tip, and buy things was distasteful. The breakfast was was okay, but definitely would not define as homemade or gourmet: especially the brown and serve sausage. The French press coffee was nice, until the level got low, and the press and coffee looked greasy: like there was greasy water or dish soap in it. Food and coffee were luke warm the 1st day. A little better after. Fruit was fresh. Saturday night they had a loud fundraiser. I wish they would have done it on a day or time they were closed to the public: but not the end of the world. Doorbell could be heard regularly: including late at night. Walked out of our room to someone listening at our door. Very creepy. We felt like we were intrudingnand heard constant complaints about having to make breakfast. We generally stay in 3 star places, but was the Walmart of our experiences.

The house is lovely. The owners need a vacation. I got the feeling she really did not want to be…read morethere. Breakfast was well orchestrated, as each guest room had a sign where to sit in order to social distance. Breakfast consisted of coffee or tea, a fruit plate, yogurt, muffins and a croissant egg sandwich. I rate the food 3 stars. The service: 1 star. She kinda slapped the food down and mumbled on her way out. I realize she's probably overworked, but smiling goes a long way. We kinda felt like we were imposing rather than welcomed. I hope she was just having a bad day and can at least ACT like she welcomes guests.

Finally got around to hitting this hidden gem. I've golfed just about every other course in the…read morearea - and it was time we checked out Fairfield Hills. Dealing with the staff was easy (via phone or in person) - super friendly folks with all the answers to our questions. They have a nice little practice green, and a great driving range. The whole facility is well kept. The course is in really good shape. Probably the fastest greens I've played all season. We didn't notice many (any?) weeds. The greens were clean, and the immediate rough around greens and fairway were pretty decent. The layout is fairly basic - just par 3s and 4s (for the primary 9 at least - we didn't hit holes 10, 11 or 12). The most "character" you'll find is a picturesque tee shot over a mid-fairway fountain. No dog-legs are bends on this course - all straight shots. Along with straight shots - accuracy is required as most holes are pretty tight. There's not a lot of forgiveness if you're not in the fairway. You'll be in the woods, prairie grass or, on the more "open" holes, punching out from under a tree. I'd consider playing here again. Would I pay rack rate? Probably not when I could find a round at a full par-72 course for a couple more bucks. But getting a deal helps (see various golf deal websites) If I lived close, I'd consider a membership as it's fairly affordable for what you get.

They just installed 2 new simulators so you can golf even if the weather doesn't allow it! The…read moresimulators are extremely spacious with many seating areas if you want to come with a larger group or family. The quality of the simulators is the best I have played on. The course itself is also nice because there are long par 3s to challenge more advanced golfers but also shorter holes for your beginners. Friendly staff as well. Great experience!!

I came to this place on a family vacation and was pleasantly surprised! While we only had about 2…read morehours before close, we made the most of it. The museum had a lot of history which included posters and pictures with artifacts; My children enjoyed looking at the wagons and black and white panoramic pictures. We came on a weekday so unfortunately we were not able to enjoy the face paintings and pony rides that were offered. We saw the last circus show of the day and it was very good. The acrobatics,jugglers, and father daughter duo unicyclists were so entertaining to my kids. I personally enjoyed the equestrian team and appreciated how they would get the crowd hyped up before a performance. It was raining pretty hard so they had a shuttle from the circus tent back to the building which was much appreciated with three kids and a stroller. There is a gift shop upon leaving with circus themed items and plushies. I do plan to revisit in the near future to enjoy more of the grounds and more interactive experiences. If you plan on coming to Wisconsin Dells make a stop here as well. You won't regret it.

Circus World is a Wisconsin Historic Site that is a peek in the rich circus history of the town of…read morebaraboo. From a live circus show under the Big Top to museum exhibits explaining the beginnings of Al Ringling Bros and Bailey and Barnum, this place does a great job at pulling you into the world of trained animals, circus freaks and traveling carnies. Great place to bring kids and adults have a blast too!

We visited Baraboo for my Birthday & selected Driftless Glen for my birthday dinner, best choice I…read moreever made! The food is easily in the top tier we've ever had. Quality, flavor, presentation were simply top notch! It just so happened to be oyr servers birthday as well, so that was fun & she was so sweet & accommodating... the atmosphere is is wonderful with the distillery, gift shop & a view of the river right out on the terrace if you want to eat outside. We saw a mother & baby deer right across from us and a whole family of geese with their gosling. We loved the place so much, we came back 2 days later for lunch before leaving the area. Take the Distillery tour & buy some amazing infused balsamic vinegars, oils, bourbon, brandy, bourbon BBQ sauce, scented candles & other before leaving. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We will come back & visit more of Baraboo just to eat here again!

Their flatbread pizza is very good. Cook perfectly, and full of unique flavors. The spirts are…read morepoured well from their full line of in house liquors. The staff is very kind and helpful, navigating the many options can be scary. Definitely an up scale vibe, but you can totally show up in a t shirt and shorts too. Overall I would recommend you stop here for a drink or food. Or even both, you won't be disappointed.

while we were in lovely Baraboo, Wisconsin, we decided to go to balanced rock winery…read more The winery is situated in the Rollinghills of Baraboo. It was beautiful, clean, and the service was amazing. We each ordered a flight of wine, and went to sit outside and look at the beautiful rolling Hills. The people on the patio were also fabulous. I've never seen camaraderie like that at a winery ever. The vibe was fantastic. If you are in Baraboo, I highly recommend you stop at Balanced rock winery. Their wines were absolutely fantastic.

We love this winery. It is the kickoff to our annual sisters' weekend. I build myself a flight, my…read moresister gets one of the cocktails, we share the homemade onion dip which is so good! If the weather is nice, they have a beautiful patio. We enjoy overlooking the fall colors this time of year. Staff are friendly and helpful. Add this place to your list!

First the hotel - clean rooms, easy check in, but no blankets! Just sheets on the bed with no other…read morebedding in the room! Breakfast was disappointing. A $5 Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich at the lobby coffee bar was either expired or overcooked. (See pic) The cream cheese danish looked great, but was hard as a rock!!! The service, however was great! The casino was fun - no luck winning but we had a nice time! Staff was a little slow to respond but were very helpful when they did!

Super clean and comfy rooms. The Casino floor is clean and welcoming. Staff is friendly and…read moreaccommadating. The food courts is decent, pizza, mexican, or asian cuisine. The bar makes good, stiff drinks. The pool is meh, but the hot tubs are huge and jets are strong. They also have a sauna but I didn't test it so I have no opinion to offer, sorry folks.

An absolutely beautiful, almost breath-taking venue. Saw a local playhouse performance, from a…read moreprivate box !!! Can't wait for my next visit.

My husband and I did a Saturday afternoon tour of the theater. What a wonderful tour and piece of…read morehistory! This is a must see tour if you are in the Dells and Baraboo area. We have been coming to the Dells for decades and finally did this tour. I wish more people knew about this tour and would go and see how beautiful this place is to help keep it going. $15 for a one hour+ tour for adults that includes an organist who really brought the theater to life. Our volunteer tour guide was a local who was very knowledgeable and engaging. Go see this place. You will not be disappointed! Then walk around the Baraboo shops, etc. We love coming to Baraboo whenever we are in town. If you haven't been to Baraboo on your trip to the Dells, you are missing a gem.

Ableman's Gorge State Natural Area is a lot of fun to explore. I did a small amount of research…read morebefore going the first time, and I wasn't really prepared for the hike I found myself on. A few tips for anyone going here who hasn't been... 1 - there is a parking location around the bend that takes you to some muddy trailheads (this is where we started, and this is where GPS took us). We quickly found ourselves off-trail and climbing some very challenging terrain. If a heart-pounding, out of breath hike isn't for you - avoid this entrance. 2 - there is a free spring located on the closer side of the bend. If you park near here and look across the street you will see another trailhead leading into the gorge. This is a much more maintained and level trail. I didn't get to hike this one, but as we were getting water from the spring, I saw parent's taking children this way so it can't be too challenging. 3 - Van Hise rock is located between these two entrance's on the opposite of the street. Don't miss it. It's very cool. 4 - The water at the spring is DELICIOUS. Definitely definitely try it. We all filled our water bottles but witnessed several others brining gallon and 5-gallon jugs to fill up. This is a popular spot. *this is not part of the gorge, it is privately owned* I can't wait to go back and the parts I wasn't able to the first time!

Located just north of Rock Springs between Baraboo and Reedsburg, this natural phenomenon has been…read morea destination for geologists and students for more than a century. It's located in the middle of an area known as Ableman's Gorge, one of only two openings in the Baraboo Range. The Baraboo Range is a monadnock (a residual hill that consists of hard rock in an otherwise eroded area) located in Columbia and Sauk Counties, Wisconsin. This range of mountains is subterranean with only the peaks appearing above ground. The range consists of highly eroded Precambrian metamorphic rock, about 25 miles (40 km) long and varies from 5 to 10 miles (16 km) in width. The Wisconsin River, previously traveling in a north to south direction, turns to the east just north of the range before making its turn to the west towards the Upper Mississippi River. The eastern end of the range was glaciated during the Wisconsinian glaciation, while the western half was not, and consequently, marks the eastern boundary of Wisconsin's Driftless Area. There are only two openings in the Baraboo Range, in the east, where the Baraboo River exits the basin and in Ableman's Gorge, where the Baraboo River enters the basin. It is at this point where Van Hise Rock was pushed around, and upward, by geological forces. I can't even pretend to really understand it all (I'm not a geologist nor do I play one on TV) but I can see that what is usually a horizontal layering of rock is vertical in the Van Hise monolith. The result is that professionals and students from all over the world visit this monolith to see, and research, this unique example of earth forces over the millennia. And it's right here, on Wisconsin Highway 135, where anyone can stop and admire this geological marvel. PS - If you're a geologist and think I've mis-reported anything here, please send me a message and we'll see what we can do to fix it. :)