60 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: Dwight Foster Public Library (in Fort Atkinson), Cave of the Mounds (in Blue Mounds) and Cambridge (Hinchley's Dairy Farm Tours & CamRock Trail). The adventure continues: get a sense of history and politics at Wisconsin State Capitol, take a stroll through State Street & Downtown Madison, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and get your bearings at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Madison trip planner.

London, UK to Madison is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from London in January: highs in Madison hover around -3°C, while lows dip to -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Wisconsin Dells.

Named after a nearby scenic gorge famous for its steep sandstone formations, Wisconsin Dells features more than 20 water parks, making it one of the most popular vacation areas in this region.

When in Wisconsin Dells, make a side trip to see Forevertron in North Freedom, approximately North Freedom away. Next up on the itinerary: learn about all things military at Portage WWII History Museum, hit the slopes at Cascade Mountain, have some family-friendly fun at Wizard Quest, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Wisconsin Dells trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Madison to Wisconsin Dells takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. January in Wisconsin Dells sees daily highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to La Crosse.

La Crosse is a city in the U.S. Venture out of the city with trips to Black River Falls (Wazee Lake Recreation Area & Sand Creek Brewery), Snowflake Ski Club (in Westby) and Alma (Buena Vista Park, Lock and Dam 4, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Grandad Bluff, view the masterpieces at Treehouse Gift & Home, experience rural life at The Best Dam Fishing Float, and browse the collection at La Crosse Public Library.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read La Crosse trip planner.

Traveling by car from Wisconsin Dells to La Crosse takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Bayfield.

Bayfield is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bayfield: Brule (Brule River State Forest & Oulu Glass Gallery/Studio), Copper Falls State Park (in Mellen) and Madeline Island Candles (in La Pointe). There's lots more to do: glide through natural beauty at Pike's Creek Mt Ashwabay Ski Trails, relax in the rural setting at Blue Vista Farm, explore the fascinating underground world of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves, and take in the exciting artwork at Eckels Pottery & Fine Craft Gallery.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bayfield travel itinerary planner.

Drive from La Crosse to Bayfield in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and car; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Traveling from La Crosse in January, expect nights in Bayfield to be about the same, around -17°C, while days are a bit cooler, around -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel to Minocqua.

Minocqua is a town in northwestern Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Eagle River (Northwoods Children's Museum, Eagle River Historical Museum, &more), Boulder Junction (in Boulder Junction) and WinMan Trails (in Winchester). And it doesn't end there: glide through natural beauty at Minocqua Winter Park, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Rocky Reef Brewing Company, sample the fine beverages at Northern Waters Distillery, and examine the collection at Georges W. Brown Jr Ojibwe Museum & Cultural Center.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Minocqua trip builder tool.

Drive from Bayfield to Minocqua in 2.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Minocqua can reach -7°C, while at night they dip to -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Wausau.

Wausau is a city in and the county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Wausau side-trips: Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial (in Plover), George W. Mead Wildlife Area (in Milladore) and Rudolph Grotto Gardens (in Rudolph). And it doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Granite Peak, cruise along Great River Road, have fun and explore at Central Wisconsin Children's Museum, and admire the majestic nature at Rib Mountain State Park.

To see photos and tourist information, read Wausau online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Minocqua to Wausau takes 1.5 hours. February in Wausau sees daily highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sturgeon Bay.

Sturgeon Bay is a city in and the county seat of Door County, Wisconsin, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Sturgeon Bay side-trips: Ephraim (Francis Hardy Gallery, Ephraim Historical Foundation, &more), Corner of the Past Museum (in Sister Bay) and Ellison Bay (Linden Gallery, Death's Door Maritime Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: stroll around Cave Point County Park, learn about winemaking at Lautenbach's Orchard Country, examine the collection at Alexander Noble House Museum, and admire the majestic nature at Peninsula State Park.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Sturgeon Bay visit planning site.

You can drive from Wausau to Sturgeon Bay in 2.5 hours. In February in Sturgeon Bay, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel to Oshkosh.

Oshkosh is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States, located where the Fox River enters Lake Winnebago from the west. Venture out of the city with trips to Green Bay (Rose-Hill Gardens, Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame, &more), Acuity Flagpole (in Sheboygan) and 1000 Islands Environmental Center (in Kaukauna). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at EAA Aviation Museum, admire the masterpieces at Paine Art Center and Gardens, look and learn at Barlow Planetarium, and browse the exhibits of Hearthstone Historic House Museum.

For photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Oshkosh journey planner.

Traveling by car from Sturgeon Bay to Oshkosh takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in February, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to travel 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: SC Johnson Headquarters (in Racine), Kenosha (Civil War Museum & Kenosha Public Museum) and West Bend (Regner Park & Museum of Wisconsin Art). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Milwaukee Art Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lakefront Brewery, stop by Historic Third Ward, and see the interesting displays at Harley-Davidson Museum.

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You can drive from Oshkosh to Milwaukee in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Oshkosh in February, expect Milwaukee to be a bit warmer, temps between 0°C and -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.