There’s a lot of beauty, history, and culture to discover in Wisconsin — and we’ve put together one road trip that covers it all. Start on the shore of Lake Michigan, take in some local culture and natural beauty, and end the drive at America’s greatest river. Read on to see where this special drive will take you.
The Route
Google Maps The route takes about four hours to drive, depending on traffic, and it covers nearly 200 miles. Here’s a Google Map of the route.
- Milwaukee Waterfront
Management/TripAdvisor Start this Wisconsin road trip on Milwaukee’s bustling waterfront. Billed as one of the top urban beaches in the nation, Bradford Beach is a cool oasis in the state’s largest city. Bradford Beach, Wisconsin 53211, USA
- Downtown Waukesha
Facebook / Visit Waukesha As you make your way west, stop to stretch your legs in this pleasant downtown. Stroll along the Fox River or check out the city’s charming shops and restaurants. Waukesha, WI, USA
- State Capitol, Madison
Logan Mulderrig/Google Local The next stop on this Wisconsin road trip is the state’s impressive Capitol. It’s a must-visit when you’re in Madison – take in the Capitol’s mosaics and marble columns. Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
- Mount Horeb Main Street
Facebook / Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce Pay a visit to the Trollway! This postcard-perfect town is filled with whimsical carved trolls, as well as some interesting stores and great restaurants. Before leaving town, grab a pint at the Grumpy Troll. East Main Street, E Main St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572, USA
- Governor Dodge State Park
Google / Miranda Danforth This 5,200-acre state park in Iowa County is a perfectly tranquil rest stop. Stroll through lush forests, take in a waterfall, or relax by one of the park’s scenic lakes. Governor Dodge State Park, 4175 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI 53533, USA
- Prairie du Chien Riverfront
Facebook / Praire du Chien The last stop on this road trip takes us to the banks of America’s greatest river. Prairie du Chien is the oldest European settlement on the upper Mississippi and it’s an area filed with interesting historic sights. Take in the river views and plot your next Wisconsin road trip! Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA
Once you’ve crossed Wisconsin from east to west, gas up your car. This epic drive will take you to beautiful inland beaches and orchards.
Google Maps
The route takes about four hours to drive, depending on traffic, and it covers nearly 200 miles. Here’s a Google Map of the route.
Management/TripAdvisor
Start this Wisconsin road trip on Milwaukee’s bustling waterfront. Billed as one of the top urban beaches in the nation, Bradford Beach is a cool oasis in the state’s largest city.
Bradford Beach, Wisconsin 53211, USA
Facebook / Visit Waukesha
As you make your way west, stop to stretch your legs in this pleasant downtown. Stroll along the Fox River or check out the city’s charming shops and restaurants.
Waukesha, WI, USA
Logan Mulderrig/Google Local
The next stop on this Wisconsin road trip is the state’s impressive Capitol. It’s a must-visit when you’re in Madison – take in the Capitol’s mosaics and marble columns.
Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Facebook / Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce
Pay a visit to the Trollway! This postcard-perfect town is filled with whimsical carved trolls, as well as some interesting stores and great restaurants. Before leaving town, grab a pint at the Grumpy Troll.
East Main Street, E Main St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572, USA
Google / Miranda Danforth
This 5,200-acre state park in Iowa County is a perfectly tranquil rest stop. Stroll through lush forests, take in a waterfall, or relax by one of the park’s scenic lakes.
Governor Dodge State Park, 4175 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI 53533, USA
Facebook / Praire du Chien
The last stop on this road trip takes us to the banks of America’s greatest river. Prairie du Chien is the oldest European settlement on the upper Mississippi and it’s an area filed with interesting historic sights. Take in the river views and plot your next Wisconsin road trip!
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, USA
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