Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Wisconsin
Looking for weird things to do in Wisconsin? Cheese country serves up oversized oddities — talking cows, giant muskies, and the world’s largest penny.
Fun Facts About Wisconsin
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state, with roughly 90% of its milk going into cheesemaking.
The first ice cream sundae was served in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, in 1881.
Kohler, home to the factory tour on this list, is named after the Kohler Company, one of the largest plumbing fixture manufacturers in the world.
Wisconsin has more than 15,000 lakes.
Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Wisconsin
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Hayward
World’s Largest Muskie – Giant fish at The Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
Kewaunee
World’s Largest Grandfather Clock – Towering timepiece in town.
LaCrosse
World’s Largest 6-Pack – Removed for repainting with planned 2023 completion. King Gambrinus statue remains at 1111 S. 3rd St.
Laona
World’s Largest Soup Kettle – Giant kettle on US Highway 8.
Middleton
National Mustard Museum – Celebrating all things mustard.
Milwaukee
King Gambrinus Statue – King of Beers sculpture.
Neillsville
Chatty Belle – World’s Largest Talking Cow.
Sparta
World’s Largest Man on a Bike – Ben Bikin statue at 101 E. Wisconsin Street.
Woodruff
World’s Largest Penny – Oversized coin on display.
Factory Tours & Behind-the-Scenes
Kohler
Kohler Design Center Factory Tour – See how bathroom fixtures are made.
Plan Your Wisconsin Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Wisconsin to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Michigan roadside attractions guide for more Midwest weird, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.