Wisconsin Dells Ranks Among America’s Top Family Vacation Spots

If you're like me, you really need a vacation. I feel like I could even go for a staycation or a little road trip. Now, I have some inspiration thanks to a new list.

U.S. News & Report shared a list of the best family vacation spots for the year, rounding out their list at eighteen. This list was created by experts with input from readers. It should come as no surprise that Orlando came in first place. Ha!

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While may people may not think of Minnesota or Wisconsin as big travel destinations, this list proves them wrong because a Wisconsin staple made the top ten, holding its own against heavyweights everyone knows about.

Are you ready for it? I think I even want to go take a little road trip now. Congratulations, Wisconsin!

Wisconsin Dells Named Eighth Best Family Vacation Spot In The U.S.

It's up there with some pretty big places like Yellowstone, Destin and even Cape Cod! Wisconsin Dells came in at number eight on this list, which is pretty impressive. If you've been there, you don't need an explanation on why it did so well.

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What helped boost it so high up on the list? Well, it is known as the 'water park capital of the world' so that definitely helps, right? Wisconsin Dells definitely has some of the best water parks around so this makes sense for sure. That's a must for a family vacation.

Wisconsin Dells is also home to the largest outdoor water park in the country, making it even better. If water parks aren't your thing or you need a break, there's a ton of other things to do outdoors and indoors, making for a well-rounded vacation.

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Other spots like the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Honolulu also made the list. Those places seem great but can you get a ranch milkshake while you are there? Probably not!