After my visit to Noah’s Ark Waterpark, I headed to the Best Western Ambassador Inn & Suites on the edge of Wisconsin Dells, where I stayed for the next two nights.
Wisconsin Dells is best known today for its many water parks and calls itself the “Waterpark Capital of the World” — and not without reason. The area had already become a tourist destination long before the first water slides appeared, though. Visitors were coming here as early as the 19th century to see the sandstone cliffs and narrow gorges along the Wisconsin River. Boat tours followed, then the famous Ducks, and eventually more and more attractions.
Just a short distance from my hotel was Pals Brewing Company Wisconsin Dells. The pub is part of a small microbrewery and turned out to be a great place to spend the evening. The beer was excellent, and the food was very good as well.
Jet Boat Adventure
My personal highlight in Wisconsin Dells, aside from the two water parks I visited, was the Jet Boat Adventure with Dells Boat Tours. The roughly 50-minute ride covers both the Upper and Lower Dells and gives you a great look at the scenery along the Wisconsin River.
It is anything but a relaxing sightseeing cruise, though. The drivers regularly throw the boats into fast spins, slides, and sudden power stops, sending plenty of water over the sides. Luckily, I had changed beforehand and was wearing swimwear, a T-shirt, and open shoes, so getting soaked was not much of a problem. It is a wonderfully fun and extremely wet ride that I can highly recommend.
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