THINGS TO DO

In Southern Wisconsin All Year Round


Whether a backpack day-tripper adventurer, looking for a weekend getaway, or relaxing and unwinding the whole day Southern Wisconsin is just a quick destination away. Our beautiful part of the state offers boundless opportunities to explore, recreate and enjoy some of the best dining opportunities and locally owned shopping in the Midwest all within minutes of area lakes.


FEATURED ATTRACTIONS

Biplane Rides Over The Southern Wisconsin Landscape
Middleton, WI

Welcome to the 2025 Season and 17th year in business! We will be utilizing the same changes this coming summer as we did last season and were very happy to operate out of the Manitowish Waters airport for the summer. For our Madison/Middleton customers we will be operating out of Morey Field in Middleton during the early spring and late fall months. Any gift certificate holders that have our Wisconsin River or Lake tours should use them during the months that we will be in southern Wisconsin. Call 608-751-8000 for more information.

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Norwegian Heritage Center
Stoughton, WI

Livsreise (lifs-rye-sa) translates to “Life’s Journey.” It is a generational journey, encompassing not only the physical journey Norwegian emigrants traveled, but also the continued journey as generations embrace their Norwegian Heritage here in Stoughton, Wisconsin and across the nation.
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Prairie Woods Golf Course 
Avalon, WI

For those drawn to the excitement and competition of tournament play, Prairie Woods makes the perfect choice for your next group golf event. Large tournaments and smaller golf outings are always welcome at Prairie Woods Golf Course. You will find that our professional services and accommodating facilities are everything your group needs for an exceptionally good time.

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TO-DOs AROUND THE LAKES

EVENTS


Find out the latest on area events, and read featured stories about must visit festivals or celebrations.

FOOD


Where do you go for farm fresh produce or locally crafted cheese? Where is the best supper club

for fish fry or Brandy Old fashioned? Bookmark the Food section, your foodie resource guide to Southern Wisconsin. 

SHOP


Southern Wisconsin is a shopper's paradise from boutiques, to flea markets there's something for every shopaholic.

SIGHTS


Historic sites, museums, or historic towns find all Southern Wisconsin has

to offer here.

TOURS


Make an entire day of your visit to a lovely, Southern Wisconsin town and learn a thing or two on the way.


TRAILS


Hike along the many trails that Southern Wisconsin is famous for and even some a little less known.

RECREATION


Southern Wisconsin is home to dozens of places to golf, bike, bowl and much more. Check out some of the featured recreational opportunities our region has to offer.

GAMES


Enjoy these games for your road trip to Southern Wisconsin.  Download and print-out one of Lakes Edition's complimentary car, cabin, or boat games.

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 AND OF COURSE OUR LAKES  >>>


On the water or by the shoreline, Southern Wisconsin's go-to on the go families for area lakes. Enjoy Lakes Edition's articles featuring Southern Wisconsin's favorite lakes and learn about the unique features, and attractions of each.


Lake Koshkonong -  Whitewater Lake -  Rock Lake -  Lake Kegonsa -  Lake Ripley -  Lake Monona  

Lake Waubesa -  Leota Lake -  Delavan Lake    -  Clear Lake   Gibbs Lake