Fond du Lac offers large city hotels and services coupled with small town prices, friendliness and safety. Fond du Lac is centrally located, with more than 70 attractions within a one hour drive.

Visit the ranch where the gentle giants live. See an entertaining demonstration of a cart class in costume and full harness, antique hitch wagons and show preparation. Museum and gift shop.

Tour Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child
Season: May 1-Oct 31
Hours: Mon-Sat 1pm tour and grandstand show

Learn about the history and training of winter’s most interesting sport. Meet the dogs, view an antique sled and see the team in action. Adventurous souls are invited to have a seat in the sled for an exciting demo. Includes hot chocolate and snacks. Some time spent outdoors by the kennel, but a warm fire inside is always available if you get chilled.

Tour Time: 2 hours
Cost: $150/group
Season: Year-round. Demos with snow only
Hours: By Appointment

30-room mid-Victorian mansion boasting four fireplaces, Italianate details, and many pieces of original furniture. On-site Blakely Museum also offers extensive collection of artifacts from arrowheads to ladies’ hats. Beautiful lamplight tours in December.

Tour Time: 1-1.5 hours
Cost: $8/groups under 15; $4/groups of 15 or more; Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: Open daily Memorial Weekend-Oct 31 (groups)
Thanksgiving-Jan, holiday lamplight tour hours
Hours: Mon-Sun 10-5pm, gate closes at 4pm

Two-story Bavarian-style shop resembles streets of quaint European shops, lined with more than 70 themed Christmas trees, collectibles, animated figures, and imported ornaments. Largest selection of Italian glass ornaments in the nation.

Tour Time: 30-60 minutes
Cost: Free
Season: Year-round
Hours: Mon-Thur 9-6pm; Fri 9-8pm; Sat 9-6pm; Sun 10-5pm
Call for special holiday hours

40-ft working lighthouse with observation deck. Climb to the lighthouse top for a breathtaking view of Lake Winnebago.

Tour Time: 15 minutes
Cost: Free
Season: April 15-Oct 15
Hours: Dawn to dusk, weather permitting

Browse through a showroom of fully restored antique cars. Home of a 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible -- one of only 5 known. Car collectibles, memorabilia, and more. Collector cars bought and traded. Collector car appraisals.

Tour Time:  1 hour
Cost:  Free admission.
Season:  Year Around
Hours:  By Appointment

Spend a day where the buffalo roam. Visit Chloe the camel, feed the goats and the deer, see water buffalo, feed the ducks and the swans and see over 30 different species of animals.  Say "hi" to Speedy the African tortoise. Stroll around the farm, enjoy refreshments and shop at The Trading Post. Visit the farm store for gifts, bison meat, and many other items. During our Fall Festival, pick your own pumpkin, enjoy a caramel apple and go for a hayride. www.glacierridgeanimalfarm.com

Tour Time: 1 – 1.5 hours
Cost:  Adults $5, Children $4
Season:  May-October
Hours:  By Appointment

Visit the more than 20 animals at the Lakeside Park Petting Zoo.

Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost:  Free
Season:  Memorial Day through Labor Day

Cruise Lake Winnebago in style aboard Fond du Lac's newest attraction.  This 49-passenger, 63 foot long vessel, powered by twin diesel engines is Lake Winnebago's only excursion craft.  Enjoy pleasant conversation, mouth-watering food and refreshing beverages while taking a leisurely cruise.  Cruises sail rain or shine. www.lakesidespirit.com

Tour time:  1.5 hours
Cost:  $20-$30 per person, minimum 30 passengers, maximum 49 passengers per cruise.
Season:  May – September
Hours:  By Appointment

Pet a llama or see the fainting sheep at this unusual ranch run by nuns - part of the retirement complex they operate. More than 100 animals to pet and photograph. Peacocks, to Clydesdales and llamas to emus. Beautiful gardens and
fish ponds. Gift shops in the granary and the home. Public lunchroom, snack bar, and “Nun Better Bakery” stocked with homemade cookies and pizza. Customized pre-arranged group tours may include nun-driven hayrides, spinning and weaving demonstrations, games, lunch, and more. Public events scheduled.

This National Registered Historic Home is first and foremost a private residence.   Constructed on an established 1814 settlement and trading post, this 12 room grout home became the wedding gift to Edwin Brown (son of Isaac) and his bride Ruth Pier, as residence until his death in the battle of Antietam, in 1862.  The Octagon House features 9 secret passageways including an underground tunnel used for a safe house in the "underground railroad."   Today this house is at the head of Fond du Lac's Historic District, preserving history for generations to come. www.octagonhousefdl.com

Tour time:  1-1.5 hours
Cost:  $10
Season:  Year Around
Hours:  By Appointment

See more than 3,000 dolls spanning 6 generations. Other collections include carriages, vintage china, Victorian hats, jewelry, quilts, crafts, horse saddles and trophies, and furnishings galore. New model railroad exhibit and village. Browse through more than 20,000 garments in our Costume Shop and Bridal Salon. Pet the horses in our stable. www.toomanydolls.com

Tour time:  1-1.5 hours
Cost:  $10 adults, $5 children
Season:  April-Sept
Hours:  By Appointment

One of the finest collections of German and American woodcarving in the United States. Four-foot carved angel rod beams, beautiful stained glass, old church lore, and more.

Tour Time: 45-60 minutes
Cost: $2/person donation
Season: Year-round
Hours: By appointment

Experience all areas of the arts at Windhover. Visit the art gallery free of charge Mon-Sat or participate in a wide range of programs for children and adults, including Jazz, Folk and Chamber Music series, Cafe au Lit, theatre productions, classes, workshops, Children’s Chorale and other special events.

Tour Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Season: Year-round
Hours: Mon-Sat, Call for group information.