Sauk City Riverfront Park

236 Water Street | Sauk City | 608-643-3932

New in 2019, Riverfront Park in Sauk City features a new playground, splash pad, concession/restroom building, and renovated soccer fields. The splash pad spans 2,250 square feet and includes 14 interactive features!

Dr. Evermor's Forevertron Sculpture Park

S7703 US Highway 12 | North Freedom, WI 53951 | 608-219-7830

Explore fantastical machines made from salvaged factory parts by self-taught artist Dr. Evermor. The park includes dozens of mechanical creatures ranging from waist-high to 20 feet tall, along with disintegration chambers, spaceship gun turrets, and huge contraptions reminiscent of prehistoric or space-age insects. The sculpture garden is open to the public, but it’s recommended to call ahead before visiting.

Merrimac Ferry

Highway 113, just south of Merrimac

Wisconsin’s only free ferry, the Merrimac Ferry, provides car ferry service across the beautiful Wisconsin River. The trip takes about 7 minutes, though wait times may vary. The ferry carries up to 15 cars, and trailers, motorcycles, bicycles, and hikers are welcome (no semis). It operates seasonally from ice-out to ice-in—roughly the end of March through the end of November—24 hours a day.

Crystal Lake

Lodi, WI

Crystal Lake spans 500 acres and features public access on the northwest shore off Highway 60. The lake is known for bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass fishing, with a maximum depth of 12 feet.

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Visitor’s Center

5607 County Highway C | Spring Green, WI 53588 | 877-588-7900

Taliesin Preservation, Inc. preserves the buildings, artifacts, landscape, and legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s premier architect and Wisconsin native. Tours run from May 1 through October 31 and include five types of guided experiences. Because the Taliesin Estate is privately owned, it is only accessible via guided tour. Many tours sell out in advance—reservations are required.

Historic Sauk City Walking & Wheels Tour

Take a self-guided tour of Historic Sauk City, the first incorporated village in Wisconsin. Print a guide from the website or pick up a copy at the Sauk Prairie Riverway Welcome Center. You can also tour for free using an iPhone or iPad via the ARIS app:

• Open the app and sign up for an ARIS account.

• Search for the game “Sauk City Tour” and select play.

• Tours typically start at Sauk City Historic Park but may be started anywhere along the route.

Note: Currently not available on Android or Blackberry.

Wisconsin Scenic Byway 60

Follow Wisconsin’s 100-mile Scenic Byway 60 from the Empire Prairie to the Mighty Mississippi along the Lower Wisconsin River. Golden bluffs rise from rolling green hills and streams that flow to the river. Along the way, visitors can fish, canoe, kayak, boat, birdwatch, and explore local history. Each village and town along the byway offers unique dining, lodging, camping, and recreation options. Take a ride and discover the Lower Wisconsin Riverway’s beauty and charm.