32 days in Wisconsin Itinerary

Madison might be the capital of Wisconsin, but students rather than politicians give the city its identity.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madison: Wisconsin Dells (Room Escape Games, Zipline, &more), Baraboo (Devil's Lake State Park & Driftless Glen Distillery) and Spring Green (The House on the Rock, Wilson Creek Pottery, &more). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, don't miss a visit to Memorial Union Terrace, get a sense of history and politics at Wisconsin State Capitol, and gain insight at Rotary Botanical Gardens.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Madison road trip planning site.

Paris, France to Madison is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to La Crosse.

La Crosse is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of La Crosse County. Explore La Crosse's surroundings by going to Alma (Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center & Buena Vista Park), Soldiers Walk Memorial Park (in Arcadia) and ELMARO Vineyard (in Trempealeau). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Grandad Bluff, see the interesting displays at Cranberry Discovery Center, stroll around Riverside Park, and grab your bike and head to La Crosse River State Trail.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the La Crosse visit planning site.

Traveling by car from Madison to La Crosse takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in La Crosse sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can go by car to Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls is a city located on the Chippewa River in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Get out of town with these interesting Chippewa Falls side-trips: Red Cedar State Trail (in Menomonie), Eau Galle Lake & Recreational Area (in Spring Valley) and Wausau (Rib Mountain State Park & Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum). There's much more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Leinie Lodge, grab your bike and head to Old Abe Trail, stop by Chippewa Candy Shop, and walk around Carson Park.

For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Chippewa Falls day trip planner.

Traveling by car from La Crosse to Chippewa Falls takes 2 hours. Traveling from La Crosse in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Chippewa Falls, with lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bayfield.

Bayfield is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bayfield: Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trails (in Saint Germain), Copper Falls State Park (in Mellen) and Potato River Falls (in Hurley). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get engrossed in the history at Bayfield Maritime Museum, grab your bike and head to Boulder Junction Area Trail System, and Head underground at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bayfield visit planner.

Traveling by car from Chippewa Falls to Bayfield takes 3 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can go by car to Green Bay.

Home of the Green Bay Packers, the city of Green Bay centers around sports and is home to hundreds of notable football icons, including Brett Favre and Curly Lambeau.

Venture out of the city with trips to Wood Orchard (in Egg Harbor), Sturgeon Bay (The Garden Door, Cave Point County Park, &more) and Fish Creek (Peninsula State Park, Sunset Beach Park, &more). There's lots more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get in on the family fun at Kastle Karts, look for all kinds of wild species at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, and see the interesting displays at National Railroad Museum.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Green Bay journey planning tool.

Traveling by car from Bayfield to Green Bay takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Sheboygan.

Sheboygan is a city in and the county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sheboygan: Horicon Marsh (in Mayville), Two Rivers (Hamilton Wood Type Museum & Printing Museum, Neshotah Park, &more) and Cedar Valley Cheese (in Belgium). There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Bookworm Gardens, take an in-depth tour of Wisconsin Maritime Museum, admire the masterpieces at John Michael Kohler Arts Center, and immerse yourself in nature at Kohler-Andrae State Park.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Sheboygan itinerary planner.

You can drive from Green Bay to Sheboygan in 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Sheboygan can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee boasts well-preserved historical districts with a rich European past and a strong beer-brewing tradition.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milwaukee: Racine (Wind Point Lighthouse & SC Johnson Headquarters) and Lake Geneva (Safari Lake Geneva, Geneva Lake Shore Path, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Harley-Davidson Museum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Milwaukee County Zoo, browse the eclectic array of goods at Milwaukee Public Market, and learn more about the world around you at Milwaukee Public Museum.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Milwaukee driving holiday website.

Traveling by car from Sheboygan to Milwaukee takes an hour. October in Milwaukee sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.