Why Green Lake County Wisconsin Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination
Green Lake County is one of the top Wisconsin travel destinations, ideal for those looking to experience a nature holiday. Plenty of activities, including hiking, biking, water sports, and spa services, are sure to please every member of your family. Plan your next vacation retreat in Green Lake.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite things to do and where to stay in Green Lake. If you want to start planning your next vacation, read for more information.
Hiking and Biking Trails
Hiking or biking is the perfect outdoor activity to do as a family. Green Lake boasts many trails, whether you’re looking for a relaxing ride or something more intense.
Head over to the Green Lake Conference Center to bike along Shore Drive. Soak in the beautiful lakefront views and historic houses, or bike along a tree-lined path.
For a 24-mile bike route, head to Loop the Lake. This trail follows the perimeter of Green Lake and takes you through the picturesque scenery surrounding it.
Check out Dawson Prairie to stretch your legs. It’s 54 acres of restored lands, with mowed trails winding through native grasses and wildflowers. From late spring through September, watch for other wildlife, such as birds, deer, and butterflies, during peak bloom season.
Hammers Trail is just over half a mile for a short hike and features five bridges over several springs and creeks. The Norwegian Bay Boardwalk is around the same length and is a trail through the largest area of wetlands in Green Lake. If you want to explore an area, Pool’s Hill Nature Preserve offers a free exploration of the wetlands.
Water Activities
As the deepest lake in Wisconsin, Green Lake is perfect for water skiing and any type of boat. Rent a pontoon or fishing boat to spend the day on the water. If something nonmotorized is more your style, grab a stand-up paddleboard to explore the lake.
Green Lake offers many places to rent a kayak or canoe. They will provide everything you need, including instructions and life jackets.
Little Green Lake is ideal for muskies and smallmouth bass fishing. At Big Green Lake, bluegill are aplenty. Before you head out on either lake to fish, get a fishing license from the county clerk’s office or one of the outdoor stores.
Arts and Culture
To look at Green Lake County’s history, visit their historical societies. Each museum features printed materials, photographs, and artifacts that are significant to the area and its history.
If you’d like to take in a play or other performance arts while you’re visiting the area, check out the Thrasher Opera House, Shops of Water Street Concerts, Green Lake’s Summer Concert Series, and the Green Lake Festival of Music. There is something for every taste to be found in the blossoming arts community of Green Lake.
Even as a visitor, you can partake in locally offered cooking classes, art workshops, sewing groups, and reading clubs. For children, Green Lake offers yoga classes, chalk walks, movie nights, and Lego clubs. There are countless creative offerings for every member of your family.
Plan Your Next Trip to Green Lake County Today
A trip to Green Lake County has everything you need – high-quality shopping, various outdoor activities, and beautiful places to stay. No matter your interests, there is something for every person in your traveling group that will ensure they have their best vacation yet.
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