Wisconsin Dells: Photography History and River Experiences

Wisconsin Dells combines photography history and culture with movement and a variety of tour experiences. At the H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum, exhibits and hands-on experiences for all ages go hand in hand. There is also a paved trail, an outdoor art gallery, and activities on the water and on land. When looking for a vacation rental, you can start by considering which experiences you want to shape your stay: a visit to a museum, a walk or bike ride, or a ride in a special kind of vehicle.

Discover Photography and History

The H.H. Bennett Studio & Museum offers engaging exhibits and hands-on experiences for all ages. At “The Leap,” visitors try to jump the distance shown in one of Bennett’s iconic photographs. Alongside the exhibits, there is also a hands-on experience. Families who want to try something together will find a different way to engage here than on a visit focused solely on exhibits.

The 1875 Photography Studio is also part of Wisconsin Dells’ photography history: it is the city’s oldest continuously operating business. The Museum of the Dells offers additional points of focus. Its interactive and engaging exhibits cover Bennett, the people of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and the tourism history of the Dells. If you are interested in different aspects of the area, you can take these subjects into account when choosing cultural destinations, without reducing them to a single story.

The outdoor art gallery “Soul of the River” explores the history of Wisconsin Dells and its connection to the Wisconsin River through photographs. Photography is therefore not only part of the studio and museum exhibits, but also the medium the gallery uses to explore local history and the area’s connection to the river.

On Foot, on the Water, and on Land

The Scenic River Walk is a ¼-mile paved trail. You can use it for walking, cycling, or running. Its stated length makes it a clearly defined option for getting active during your stay; the three suggested uses let you choose an activity that suits your preference.

There are several different formats for tours. The Classic Duck Tour uses an amphibious vehicle for land and water excursions and travels more than four miles of exclusive, scenic wilderness trails. Dells Boat Tours® offers a two-hour Upper Dells cruise with two scenic landings, as well as a 50-minute jet boat adventure. The duration and format make it easier to compare the options: the cruise takes longer than the jet boat adventure, while the Duck Tour offers a different kind of experience with its amphibious vehicle and ride along wilderness trails.

Dells Boat Tours® has a ticket booth at 107 Broadway in Downtown Wisconsin Dells. When planning your trip, you can arrange the museum and photography destinations, paved trail, and different tours according to what you most want to experience. This way, your choice of a vacation rental in Wisconsin Dells can reflect the kind of vacation you want, rather than being based solely on the longest possible list of activities.

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