Do It Like a Local, A Weekend Guide to Baraboo, Wisconsin

I grew up here, and while this is a small town of less than 20,000, it's home to several major attractions. If this is your first visit, here are the main things to see and do while in Baraboo.

Clarion Hotel

Centrally located, this hotel has an indoor pool and a daily free deluxe breakfast with waffles and eggs. It's also part of the Choice hotel chain so you can accrue points with their loyalty program.

Log Cabin Family Restaurant

Enjoy homestyle cooking like meatloaf and mashed potatoes or soup made from scratch at this family diner. There may be a small wait for a table since the restaurant is always full.

Open since 1915, this historic theater offers daily tours that go backstage, and all throughout the building.

International Crane Foundation

Founded in 1973, the ICF is located in the countryside just north of Baraboo. Its mission is to study and protect the 15 types of cranes left on Earth, including the rare Whooping crane. Guests get up-close experiences during the tour. More

Al Ringling Theater Tour

Open since 1915, this historic theater offers daily tours that go backstage, and all throughout the building. They also include a demonstration of the organ that was originally installed during the age of silent films.

Its mission is to study and protect the 15 types of cranes left on Earth, including the rare Whooping crane.

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