There’s almost no end to the beautiful spots you can discover in Wisconsin. The state is home to sweeping Lake Michigan shores, vast wild wetlands, rugged limestone bluffs, and plenty of postcard-worthy farmland. It’s easy to take in a big swath of this natural beauty with a Wisconsin road trip. Gas up your car - here’s a scenic road trip in Wisconsin that will help anyone fall in love with the beautiful places in Wisconsin.

The Route

The drive covers about 60 miles and takes about an hour and a half to complete, although you’ll want to allow a half-day or more to take in the sights. Tap or click on our Wisconsin road trip map to navigate or follow along in Google Maps.

1. Lion’s Den Gorge, Ozaukee County

We’ll start this road trip on the shores of Lake Michigan. Located just south of the charming city of Port Washington, Lion’s Den Gorge is considered an "ecological jewel" within the Ozaukee County park system.

The gorge represents one of the last stretches of undeveloped bluff land along the Lake Michigan shoreline in this region. The 100-foot bluffs offer tremendous views, high above a rocky beach.

2 . Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit, Washington County

Heading inland, this road trip will pass through some scenic farm country, before heading into an iconic state forest. Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit is part of a 56,000-acre state forest that follows the path of the last glacier. The topography is rugged and unique and this section offers some nice hiking trails, as well as a pleasant swimming beach.

3. Dodge County Ledge Park

This scenic park is located right on a rock ledge called the Niagara Escarpment. It’s a geologic feature that extends all the way to Niagara Falls. Here, the park offers a look at small caves and rock formations.

4. Horicon Marsh, Horicon

This incredible marsh sees vast numbers of migratory birds pass through every year. The marsh is a silted-up glacial lake and it’s the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States.

5. Edgewater Park, Beaver Dam

We’ll finish this road trip at a destination that’s so common in Wisconsin, it could almost be taken for granted – an inland lake. Wisconsin has more than 11,000 lakes – this lake is called Beaver Dam Lake and Edgewater Park on the lake’s east shore is a pleasant place to end the drive.

Are you in love yet? This Wisconsin road trip just scratches the surface of our state's natural beauty. Here are some more unforgettable road trips for your Wisconsin bucket list. Whichever one you choose, make sure you've packed everything you'll need - and don't forget the snacks! Do you have any favorite Wisconsin scenic drives? Tell us about them in the comments!