Description not available : Fond Du Lac is a city of approximately 35,000 people conveniently located between Milwaukee, Madision, and Green Bay on the foot of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. The Ramada Plaza Hotel - Fond Du Lac is located in the heart of downtown Fond Du Lac within minutes of major highways 41, 23, & 151. Shopping, entertainment, and restaurants are all within walking distance of the hotel.
Historic Galloway House and Village : 336 Old Pioneer Road - Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 - 920-922-6390 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day - Tour this historic village surrounding the mid-Victorian Galloway Mansion completed in 1880. The 30 room, four fireplace, stately Victorian mansion contains a multitude of Italianate details. The home is surrounded by a village of 23 authentic buildings.
Kristmas Kringle Shoppe Ltd. : 1330 S. Main Street - Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 - 721-2525 - Sun. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily, M,T,Th, Sat. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Wed. & Fri. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. - The Midwest favorite has expanded to a two story street of European shop fronts housing fine collectibles, animated figures, themed trees, and imported ornaments.
1856 Historic Octagon House : 276 Linden Street - Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 - 920-922-1608 - Tours by appointment, plus special events. - Restored 12 room Civil War Era private home. Built as an Indian fort and later used on the Underground Railroad. The house contains nine passage ways, a secret room, and underground tunnel. The house is also rumored to be haunted.
Lakeside Park on Lake Winnebago : Located at the end of North Main Street - Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 - 400 acres of lush park bordering Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. Featuring, a lighthouse with an observation deck, petting zoo, miniature train rides, old fashioned carousel, bumper boats, canoe rentals, and 24 free boat launching ramps.
The Little Farmer : Hwy 151 8 miles North of Fond Du Lac - 920-921-4784 - Early August - November 30, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Daily - Fresh cider, apples, pumpkins, custom carmel dipped apples, craft barn, and wonderful gifts. Hiking trail in the woods, weekend hay rides, animal petting zoo, and weekend special events.
Wade House & Wesley Jung Carriage Museum : W7747 Plank Road - Greenbush, WI 53026 - 920-526-3271 - May 1 - October 31, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily - Built in the 1850's by early settlers, the landmarked three story frame building was formerly a stagecoach inn. State historical site.
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge : 15 miles South of Fond Du Lac - 920-387-2658 - With over 250 varieties of birds including the Canadian geese migration, herons, and egrets, the Horicon Marsh area is a bird watcher's delight. "Goose Talks" tours, special events, and educational programs held at the Visitor Center.
Fond Du Lac's Talking Houses and Historical Places : 19 W. Scott Street - Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 - 937-9123 - Twenty four homes and sites are suggested for a drive by tour. Tune in your radio to hear some of our most famous buildings talk to you! Pick up the Talking House map at the Visitor Information Center.