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With so much to see and do in Sauk County, there’s no time to waste. Use these shortcuts to find your next adventure that much quicker.Parks & NatureFind information about the many parks, orchards, and lakes that abound in Sauk County.Outdoor ActivitiesLearn more about Sauk County's fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities.Family & CultureFrom museums to amusement parks to festivals, see what's in store for the whole family.ShoppingSauk County has plenty of shops, boutiques, and malls to help find what you need — and want.Upcoming EventsConcerts, banquets, carnivals: There’s always something happening in Sauk County. - Eat & Drink
There is much to taste and sip in Sauk County. Use these shortcuts to find your next foodie adventure that much quicker.Restaurants & BarsDig into the region's gastropubs, fine dining experiences, and more.Artisanal Foods & BeveragesGet a taste of Sauk County's homegrown and locally crafted bites and bits.Breweries & WineriesSauk County is the perfect destination for gorgeous winery views and brew-adventures.Farm to ForkThe 2022 Sauk County Farm Connect Guide aims to reconnect people with the source of their food. - Where to Stay
There are many places to rest your head in Sauk County. Use these shortcuts to find the comfiest pillow that much quicker.Hotels, Motels, & InnsFind comfortable lodgings at Sauk County's mix of hotels, resorts, lodges, and motels.Bed & BreakfastsIndulge in comfort with a side of hospitality at a bed-and-breakfast spot.Cabins & Ski ResortsPlanning a ski getaway? Check out Sauk's best cabins and ski resorts.Condos & Vacation RentalsAny one of the county's vacation rentals is sure to become your home away from home.Guest Ranches & Farm InnsGet a feel for the Sauk County way of life when you stay at a guest ranch or farm inn.Campgrounds & RV ParksBringing your own rig? Happy campers can find great places to park here. - Blog
There is much to know about Sauk County. Use these shortcuts to read all about the people, places, and way of life that make up this great region.Discover Your Inner Adventurer in Beautiful Sauk County, Wisconsin11 Ways to Have the Best Spring Break in Sauk County12 Unexpected Food & Drink Spots to Visit During Your Wisconsin Dells Vacay5 Sauk County Artisans Offering Handcrafted Goods Perfect for GiftingA Weekend in Wisconsin’s Picturesque Sauk County14 Can’t-Miss Fall Festivals and Events in Sauk County - About
There’s much to learn and know about Sauk County and its chambers of commerce. Use these shortcuts to tap into the Sauk way of life that much quicker.BarabooA charming small town, Baraboo is famous for its circus history and Devil's Lake State Park.ReedsburgReedsburg is a recreational paradise that is home to the 400 State Trail and Railway Museum.Sauk PrairieMinutes from the state capital, Sauk Prairie is a gateway to the lower Wisconsin River Valley and Baraboo Bluffs.Spring GreenSpring Green attracts visitors with sightseeing wonders like Taliesin and House on the Rock.Wisconsin DellsA true tourist's paradise, Wisconsin Dells is host to amusement and water parks galore.
Christmas at the Mansion
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Christmas at the Mansion
December 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - December 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
A Wisconsin Christmas
Where? The Van Orden Mansion, 531 4th Avenue, Baraboo, Wisconsin
When? December 13, 14, 15 1 – 6 pm
Cost? Tickets available at the door. Adults $8, Chidren 12 and under FREE, SCHS Members FREE
Carriage Rides: Saturday, December 14th, horse and carriage rides around the block will be available from 2 to 5 pm.
Christmas at the Mansion returns this year with three days to experience the warmth, charm, and cheer of the holiday season. Throughout the historic Van Orden Mansion in Baraboo, ten real Christmas trees and the rooms they are in will be decorated taking inspiration from this year’s theme – “A Wisconsin Christmas.” Elements of the Badger State will inspire the adornments that some of our decorators have been working on all year long.
The first-floor rooms will include a tribute to Wisconsin grown foods like cranberries and popcorn, cookie cutters made in Wisconsin by the Mirro Corporation, the Christmas tree schooner – the Rouse Simmons, an 1830s military Christmas, and a German heritage Christmas. The second-floor rooms will feature winter sports, woodland animals, Badger red, a dairy tribute, and an entire room dedicated to decorations, gifts, and beverages made in Wisconsin from aluminum Christmas trees to children’s books. Lead decorators this year include Dave SaLoutos, Laurie Dummer, Sandy Snow, Kathy Calabrese, Paul Wolter, Bekah Kate Stelling, Raina and Kathy Roloff, Morgan Tribbey, Nancy Rago, Gretchen Roltgen, and Annie Wolter
This year’s tree sponsors include Bekah Kate’s, Community First Bank, Wisconsin River Title Consultants, Meyer Insurance, Terrytown Plumbing, Shields Fireside, Cross, Jenks, Mercer & Maffei LLP, Baraboo State Bank, MBE Wealth, Nanci Jenks RE/MAX Preferred, and Downtown Family Dental. Horse and carriage rides are sponsored by Baraboo State Bank.
The mansion will be open from 1 to 6 pm each day from December 13 to 15 for the Jingle Bell Open House Days. Live music will fill the mansion as soloists and ensembles play Christmas music on a variety of instruments. The dining room table will be piled high with Christmas cookies and other refreshments.