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10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Wisconsin!

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Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Your options aren’t limited to what you can find in your home. From the water slide at Chaos Water Park to the distillery tour at J. Henry and Sons Distillery, check out these 10 best rainy day activities in Wisconsin.


Nine Below, Milwaukee, WI

Nine Below brings you an adventure you won’t find elsewhere: a build-your-own mini golf bar. You and your friends will get an empty mini golf green where you can use an assortment of obstacles to create your own challenging and creative hole, then play the holes that other teams have created.

Escape This, Madison, WI

You have to love a good escape room - mentally challenging, laughably fun, and a great way to spend time with friends or family. Take on any of the four unique escape rooms at this Madison hotspot.

Appleton Axe, Appleton, WI

Appleton Axe is the go-to spot for axe throwing in the Appleton area. That’s not all, though. It has axe throwing leagues as well as shuffleboard, indoor yard games, an escape room, and more so there’s something to suit anyone’s tastes.

Chaos Water Park, Eau Claire, WI

If your home is feeling like chaos with the kids cooped up on a rainy day, make your way to Chaos Water Park instead. This Eau Claire indoor water park is part of the popular Metropolis Resort, but you don’t have to stay at the resort to enjoy this fabulous park with water slides, a lily pad path, and more.

Edge VR Arcade and Gamers Lounge, Green Bay, WI

Have an adventure in another world when you go to Edge VR Arcade and Gamers’ Lounge. Located in Green Bay, this unique VR arcade offers a wide range of virtual games and expeditions.

Battle House Laser Tag, Waukesha, WI

When was the last time you lost yourself in a great game of laser tag? If you’re in the Waukesha area, Battle House Laser Tag will create that immersive environment where you can make the most of your rainy day.

Janesville Ice Arena, Janesville, WI

Throw on your ice skates (or rent a pair) and make your way to the Janesville Ice Arena. This year-round municipal ice arena is always a place where you can have a good time. Be sure to check out the public skate schedule to see when the rink is open for your enjoyment.

Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Wausau, WI

If you’re looking for something for the kids to do on a rainy day, they don’t just have to sit in front of the TV. Instead, bring them to the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum for an experience that’s both fun and educational.

J. Henry and Sons Bourbon Distillery, Dane, WI

A good-quality bourbon is an event in and of itself. If you want to walk into the world of great bourbon, head to J. Henry and Sons Bourbon Distillery. Take in the tour and then taste the results of that intricate process for yourself in the tasting room.

Jump Start Adventure Park, La Crosse, WI

Hop into a fantastic day at Jump Start Adventure Park in La Crosse. Jump around to all that this trampoline park has to offer like a nets course, parkour area, and Ninja Warrior course.

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