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Baraboo is a town in south-central Wisconsin at the eastern terminus of Southwest Wisconsin's Driftless Region. A town of about 12,000 people, Baraboo's most popular attractions are Devil's Lake State Park and Circus World Museum. Baraboo is the county seat of Sauk County.

Get in

The nearest airport is in Madison. From there, reach Baraboo via Hwy. 113 and the Merrimac Ferry; Hwy. 113, 19, and 12; or I-94.

Get around

Visitors will need a bicycle or car to get around Baraboo and the surrounding area. The intersection of Highway 33 and Highway 123 is near the center of town. Most lodgings are off Highway 33 east of town or Highway 12, west of town.

Affluent visitors can choose to fly into small airports in either Baraboo or Wisconsin Dells.

See

Front view of the Al Ringling Theater in Baraboo, WI.
  • Circus World Museum, 550 Water St, +1 608 356-8341. Step into the magical world of the big top at Circus World in Baraboo. Discover the National Landmark Site and original buildings of the Ringling Bros. Circus. See skilled acrobats, horses, jugglers, dogs, clowns, aerialists and elephants in 10 shows daily, May 18 to September 2.
  • Ochsner Park & Zoo, 903 Park St. Winter: 8AM-5PM; Summer: 7:30AM-7:30PM. Animals at the zoo include Prairie Dogs, Capuchin Monkeys, Llamas, Black Bear, White-Tail Deer, and various species of birds and other animals. Free.

Do

  • 1 Devil's Lake State Park, S5975 Park Rd (at the south end of Hwy 123, south of town), +1 608 356-8301. 6AM-11PM daily (visitor center open 8AM-11PM daily during summer, 8AM-4PM daily rest of the year).

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Sleep

  • Duward's Glen, W11876 McLeisch Rd, +1 608 356-8113, . The pristine 40-acre property offers scenic hiking trails, picturesque picnic areas, a pond, a rambling brook, and a white oak tree over 350 years old. The Glen also offers dorm-style lodging for small or large groups.

Go next

Routes through Baraboo
Eau ClaireWisconsin Dells  NW  SE  Prairie du SacMadison
La CrosseReedsburg  W  E  PortagePort Washington


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