Circus World Museum, photo of a circus tent at night

Visit the Circus World Museum this Summer

Logan Marketing May 16, 2023 Comments Off

Two things automatically come to mind when most people think about Baraboo, Wisconsin: Devil’s Lake State Park and the Circus World Museum. We’re so lucky to have absolutely stunning scenery and a fun, historical past with the Ringling family. You’ll see the circus influence all over our charming small town, from a brewery and theater named after the family to our Baraboo Bed and Breakfast, once home to the Ringling’s famed circus founders.

A visit to this extensive Circus World Museum is a must, especially during the summer when the big tent is open for fantastic shows. You’ll find seven buildings on the 64-acre property dedicated to showcasing and commemorating the history of the circus and the Ringling Brothers. There’s an impressive collection of treasures, props, and memorabilia for hours of fun exploring these entertainment shows of yore.

Before you purchase your tickets to the Circus World Museum, you’ll want to secure your lodging, and there’s no better place to stay (especially for circus enthusiasts) than the Ringling House B&B, the premier Baraboo Bed and Breakfast. Our historic Inn offers guests a step into the past while maintaining the modern comforts to relax and unwind. Each of our beautiful guest rooms calls to the rich living history of the Ringling Brothers, each named after a loving couple within the family. Check out our upcoming summer availability and book your room today! Continue reading

Baraboo Restaurants, photo of friends out to lunch in Wisconsin

Dining at the Best Baraboo Restaurants for 2023

Logan Marketing March 20, 2023 Comments Off

One of the biggest attractions in our area is Devil’s Lake State Park—an outdoor lovers’ haven of hiking, canoeing, and rock climbing adventures—and there’s not much better than a post-hike meal at one of the local Baraboo Restaurants. In Wisconsin, it’s no secret that we love to eat! And many of our state’s signature dishes include extra meaty and cheesy ingredients. These are the best kind of meals to enjoy after a long day in the fresh air, burning those calories.

You’ll find everything from casual diners and brewpubs to elegant establishments overlooking the Baraboo River and wineries with lovely food options. The menus around town often highlight produce from nearby local farms and artisans—so you’ll know you’re supporting our community when dining out at these Baraboo restaurants.

Thankfully, as a guest at our historic Baraboo Bed and Breakfast, your first meal of the day is on us. We’ll treat you to a beautiful breakfast each morning, including sweet and savory options prepared with local and organic ingredients whenever possible. It’s also a bonus that you’ll take your meal at our historic Ringling family dining table, a gorgeous antique that’s hosted thousands of wonderful people over the years. We can’t wait to host you; book a room at our Bed and Breakfast in Wisconsin today! Continue reading

Things to do in Baraboo, photo of Devil's Lake State Park at sunset

The Ultimate List of Things to do in Baraboo, WI

Logan Marketing February 16, 2023 Comments Off

The Wisconsin Dells is an outdoor lovers’ paradise, so it’s not a surprise that most of the best things to do in Baraboo, WI, revolve around taking in the stunning scenery, hiking at Devil’s Lake State Park, canoeing on the glassy surface of Mirror Lake, and birdwatching at Palfrey’s Glen. Though that doesn’t mean there isn’t an incredible selection of things to do in Baraboo, WI, that happen indoors, often with a delicious spread of beautifully prepared food and crafted drinks.

Why this area has such a big draw for nature enthusiasts has a lot to do with its geology. The Nature Conservancy designated the Baraboo Hills as one of the “Last Great Places” due to the collection of rare rocks, minerals, flora, and fauna. These features were formed millions of years ago in the last ice age when strong currents from the melting glaciers carved and sculpted the gorges, peaks, unique rock formations, and winding rivers. Exploring these interesting geological areas is by far one of the best things to do in Baraboo, WI!

Before you start filling up your itinerary, you’ll want to secure your lodging, and our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast is in the ideal location for outdoor and indoor fun. The majority of our favorite things to do in Baraboo, WI, are within a quick (and scenic) drive from our historic B&B. As a guest, you’ll love our comfortable accommodations, antique appointments, bountiful breakfast, and welcoming service. Read on to learn more about all the exciting things to do in Baraboo, and book your room today! Continue reading

Bed and Breakfast in Baraboo, WI, photo of the Ringling House B&B main living room

The Best Bed and Breakfast in Baraboo, WI, for 2023

Logan Marketing January 13, 2023 Comments Off

The Wisconsin Driftless area is one of the most beautiful regions in our county. At the heart of it, there’s a small town with a fascinating history dating back to the early 1800s, and our Ringling House Bed and Breakfast in Baraboo, WI, is one of the best places to stay. Our Inn has the perfect blend of historic charm and modern conveniences to make your getaway relaxing and refreshing. The Ringling House is a beautiful example of preservation—the Georgian Revival home offers a look into the past with restored architectural details and antique furnishings.

Each of our beautiful guest rooms makes you like you’re a part of the living history of the Ringling family; every room has a backstory and is named after a famed pair who once resided there. This only adds to the romantic air, and couples can fully relax, reconnect, and relish in the quiet and privacy of our bed and breakfast in Baraboo, WI. The pampering continues in the morning with a delicious homemade breakfast served at the Ringling Family’s historic dining table. It’s the best way to kick off your adventures in Wisconsin! Book your room today. Continue reading

Small Towns in Wisconsin: Baraboo, town sign on a pretty street

Baraboo is One of the Best Small Towns in Wisconsin

Logan Marketing December 1, 2022 Comments Off

There’s something cozy and special about visiting the small towns in Wisconsin. And Baraboo, located in Sauk County, offers visitors a lovely combination of museums, excellent dining options, and outdoor recreation at the nearby Devil’s Lake State Park. Baraboo was put on the map by the famed Ringling Family, who settled the circus headquarters here in the early 1800s. Today, you can learn all about the history of the Ringlings and their empire at the World Circus Museum in downtown Baraboo.

This is one of the small towns in Wisconsin that has its traditional downtown tree-lined Main Street with local shops and cafes, welcoming residents, and surrounding areas that are a nature lover’s paradise with stops along the Wisconsin River, the amazing rock formations of Devil’s Lake State Park, and the glassy calm waters at Mirror Lake State Park. In fact, the Baraboo Hills is classified as one of the “Last Great Places” by the Nature Conservancy due to the collection of rare rocks, plants, and animals.

Another perk of making the charming small towns in Wisconsin your getaway destinations are the intimate and unique lodging accommodations you’ll uncover. Our Baraboo Bed and Breakfast happens to be one of those options! The Ringling House Bed and Breakfast is not only in the ideal location in Baraboo for exploring all of the best things to do, but we also have a solid connection to the founding of the town, as our Inn was once the family home for the Ringling Brothers.

Join us in Baraboo—one of the best small towns in Wisconsin—and book your stay today! Continue reading

Join us for these many romantic things to do in Baraboo WI, including visiting the incredible Devils Lake State Park pictured here

The Most Romantic Things to do in Baraboo WI

Emily February 15, 2021 Comments Off

Though we know romance is on the hearts and minds of couples around the country during the month of February, and for Valentine’s Day in particular, romance is something we like to celebrate throughout the entire year here at our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast. There are plenty of romantic things to do in Baraboo WI to keep you busy, having fun, and reigniting the flame of your relationship, too.

Though it’s important to have plenty of fun and romantic things to do in Baraboo, WI throughout your time here, it’s just as important to have comfortable, unique, and romantic accommodations. Our stunning Bed and Breakfast, built in 1901 by Charles Ringling, was built with some of the finest materials of the time and provides an exceptionally romantic couples getaway in Wisconsin.

The grandeur of our historic B&B is on full display throughout the 6 guest rooms and common spaces, and we’re situated within walking distance of downtown Baraboo. Getaways here are all about natural beauty, cultural and historical offerings, museums, and activities. Let us show you just how romantic Baraboo can be, and book a room at our historic Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading

There are plenty of Things to do in Baraboo at our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast this winter

10 Fun Things to Do Near our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast This Winter

Logan Marketing December 17, 2020 Comments Off

Our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast is the perfect jumping-off point for a winter adventure! Winter is a wonderful time to spend in Wisconsin, and Baraboo is one of the most wonderful places in Wisconsin, if only for its colorful history connected to the hometown Ringling Brothers Circus. Though there’s a whole lot more to Baraboo! After all, it was named one of America’s top five small towns by Smithsonian magazine, in 2013.

And that means that the best place to stay while visiting Baraboo — and beyond! — is our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast, the Ringling House, in the heart of Baraboo. Charles Ringling, one of the five famed siblings, built this Georgian Revival structure as his personal home in 1901, and today, after many changes of hands and remodelings, it tastefully blends historical ambiance with modern amenities to meet the wants of needs of today’s guests. Plan your Wisconsin winter getaway, and start by booking your room today at our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast! Continue reading

5 Great Reasons to Plan Your Romantic Getaway at Our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast

Logan Marketing November 20, 2020 Comments Off

This time of year — especially this year — naturally inspires thoughts of escaping from it all. And if you’re thinking about taking a break from the world with your sweetheart, what better way is there to get away than with a romantic getaway at our cozy-warm, luxuriously appointed Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast?

The Ringling House, a Colonial Revival home near the heart of Baraboo, one of America’s top-rated small towns, offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern conveniences to make your stay a relaxing and refreshing one. Each of our beautiful guest rooms makes you feel enveloped in the rich living history of the Ringling family while ensuring you have everything you need to create your own history of a memorable romantic stay.

Outside our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast is the wonderful town of Baraboo, ranked as a favorite small-town getaway among Midwest Living readers and as one of the top five small towns to visit in the United States by Smithsonian Magazine in 2013. Those honors are based on Baraboo’s abundance of natural beauty, cultural and historical offerings, museums, and activities.

Even if some of the cultural offerings are unavailable due to Wisconsin’s current COVID-19 restrictions, there’s still much to do and see just a short stroll away. And rest assured that our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast has gone above and beyond to ensure a safe and healthy stay for you and your sweetheart. So make your romantic getaway plans today and reserve your room at our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast! Continue reading

8 Delightful Things to Do in Baraboo This Fall

Logan Marketing September 28, 2020 Comments Off

There are plenty of things to do in Baraboo in the fall, given the Central Wisconsin region’s slow-cooling October temperatures and abundance of blaze-colored natural beauty. Even with some top Baraboo attractions closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still no shortage of places worth checking out during your visit to this town, named one of the top five small towns to visit in America by Smithsonian magazine in 2013.

And there’s no better place to begin an end each day’s Baraboo adventures than Ringling House Bed and Breakfast, with nearly 100 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor for this charming Colonial Revival house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a look for yourself! Timeless in its appeal but loaded with modern amenities, you’ll want to reserve your room today at this Baraboo bed & breakfast as you work on your list of things to do in Baraboo. Continue reading

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