Springdale, WI Local Area Information

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There's no time like the present to get out there and have some winter fun. With daily specials, Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Area offers a variety of activities to keep the family busy. Kids 5 and under ski free everyday. Rates vary by time and day. Check out their website for details. Tyrol Basin also offers group rates and banquet accomodations. read more about Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard A... (read more)

Walk through a cave filled with crystal formations. Learn about stalactites and stalagmites in this over a million year old historical phenomenon. Designated a National Natural Landmark,the cave and surrounding walking trails are open year round. Tickets for the one hour tours cost $15.00 for adults and $7.50 for kids ages 4-12. Free to children under 4 years of age. Dress appropriately - the... (read more)

Enjoy fishing in one of the many lakes in Madison or off the shores of Lake Michigan with expert guide Joe Okada. Choose from multi-species fishing trips at a cost of up to $500 per day for two. Okada has his USCG Captain's License allowing him to guide in the waters of Lake Michigan. He's honed his walleye techniques in the waters of Green Bay and notes his fishing strengths as trolling and pr... (read more)

Registration and payment is required prior to your stay. There is a self-registration stand if the visitor station is closed. Contact Karl Heil for more information at 608-437-5711. read more about Blue Mounds State Park (read more)

Set sail on the open waters in a variety of affordable watercraft rentals including: canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddle boats, windsurfers, and sailboats. Other aquatic equipment can be rented including swim boards, inner tubes, and fishing poles. Wingra offers individual sailing lessons, private dockage, and boat repair in Wingra Park, an access point to Lake Wingra. Protected by the University ... (read more)

One of a handful of free zoos in the U.S., Henry Vilas Park Zoo is open year round. Visit the penguin exhibit, Primate Complex, and the Tropical Rain Forest Aviary. The zoo welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year and plans big events during it's 100 year celebration in 2011. Free parking and free admission. read more about Henry Vilas Zoo (read more)

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This new museum for children is dedicated to providing fun family activities and a variety of hands-on learning exhibits. There's an art studio on site for future Van Gogh's, a historic Log Cabin to stroll through, and futuristic exhibit called Possible-opolis for kids to explore their inventive side. There's even a cafe on site. Open 9:30AM-5:00PM every day, extended hours until 8:00PM on Thur... (read more)