Send off summer with a last hurrah this Labor Day weekend. From boat tours and events to outdoor adventures and museums, there are plenty of memories to be made. Here’s to setting the sun on summer.
Enjoy the open air on a narrated boat tour
Nothing quite says summer in Wisconsin like being on the water. Make the most of the waning summer days by booking one of Wisconsin’s fantastic boat tours.
Ply the crystal-clear waters of Waupaca on a narrated boat tour.Clear Water Harbor runs public tours of the famed Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes through Labor Day weekend and into September.You’ll catch beautiful scenery and take in fascinating history from a double-decker paddlewheel boat.
Families should check out the Lake Geneva Cruise Line for tours of all tastes.A popular option for the kids is the Ice Cream Social Tour.Cool down with ice cream sundaes and views of the grand estates lining Geneva Lake.
Finally, find high-speed, high-splash fun at Jet Boat Adventures.The Wisconsin Dells company mixes narrated tours with thrilling speeds. You’ll be propelled through the Upper and Lower Dells on a 1,200-horsepower boat performing slides, spinouts and power stops.
Events for all kinds of interests and activities
Celebrate agricultural history and community all Labor Day weekend at the Rock River Thresheree.For nearly seven decades, this living history festival in Edgerton has been wowing visitors.You’ll check out antique tractors, see demonstrations of steam-powered equipment for threshing grain, enjoy family-friendly train rides and much more.
Relax to smooth sounds in an outdoor setting at the Riverfront Jazz Festival!Head up to Stevens Point on August 30 and 31 for the largest jazz festival in central Wisconsin.You’ll hear local jazz musicians and nationally renowned acts with thousands of other music lovers.
Make memories one bite at a time during the Taste of Madison.Join this foodie festival in the shadow of the State Capitol on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31.Over 80 food vendors serve up local and global flavors, from tamales and cupcakes to spicy Lao sausages and cheese curds.
Explore the outdoors with the Wisconsin Trail Report
Summer moments are best spent outdoors. Savor those moments with the help of Travel Wisconsin’s Trail Report.The Trail Report is an interactive map to plan hiking and biking adventures.It lists more than 165 trail networks for outdoor recreation across the state.
You’ll learn about trail conditions, get the weather forecast and find ideas to round out a trip. Click a trail network on the map and you’ll see recommendations for nearby dining, lodging, activities and events.
Add arts and culture to your weekend plans
Step out of the sun and into some fun at a Wisconsin museum this Labor Day weekend.Locally, the Harley-Davidson Museum hosts events throughout the weekend like live music on Thursday, August 28, and a charity bike ride on Sunday, August 31.
Another great place to visit over the weekend is the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts in Cedarburg.You’ll marvel at a motley of colorful and beautiful artwork in a historic barn setting.If you’re headed to the Hayward area, be sure to stop by the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum.This museum not only houses important artifacts of fishing — it’s home to a fiberglass muskie statue that rises four stories tall!
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