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All the United States Wisconsin Baraboo

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Baraboo

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Baraboo, Wisconsin

Updated April 26, 2021

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Baraboo, Wisconsin

Circus World Museum

A large circus museum with summer performances.
Devil’s Lake

Baraboo, Wisconsin

Devil's Lake

A remnant of the last Ice Age, this lake is surrounded by fascinating rock formations.

Baraboo, Wisconsin

Man Mound

The remains of a enormous earthen figure of unknown origins cuts across a rural Wisconsin road.
The welcoming clown.

Baraboo, Wisconsin

International Clown Hall of Fame

This circus town museum recognizes the outstanding clowns of history.
A whooping crane at the International Crane Foundation.

Baraboo, Wisconsin

International Crane Foundation

This unique zoo is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 species of crane.
Front porch at Flyways

Baraboo, Wisconsin

Flyways Waterfowl Museum

At this Wisconsin museum there are real ducks, fake ducks, duck calls and a Duck Blind.
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Museum of Badger Army Ammunition

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Museum of Badger Army Ammunition

Housed inside a former munitions plant that was once one of the largest in the country.
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