Waupun, WI

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Many pelicans resting or swimming with the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Waupun, Wisconsin in early October
Tthe West Branch of the Rock River within the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, near Waupun, Wisconsin in mid-November, at the end of the Dike Road
Overlooking Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin in fall
Out side Waupun, on Hwy 49 a nice little park with great cell range to take a break and get some work caught up. #Relax #Parks
When in Central Wisconsin take time for the Horicon Marsh. The Horicon Marsh area has been inhabited by humans, including the Paleo-Indians, the Hopewellian people and the Mound Builders, since the ending of the last Ice Age. Dozens of 1200 year old effigy mounds were built by the Mound Builders in the surrounding low ridges.[1] Arrowheads have been found dating to 12,000 years ago. Later the region was inhabited by the Potawotomi, primarily to the east of the marsh, and the Ho-Chunk to the west. Seven well-traveled Native American foot trails met at the southern end of the marsh at the present location of Horicon. When Europeans first arrived in the area, they named the marsh "The Great Marsh of the Winnebagos". The first permanent modern settlement along the marsh was the town of Horicon. In 1846, a dam was built to power the town's first sawmill. The dam held the water in the marsh, causing the water level to rise by nine feet. The "marsh" was called Lake Horicon, and was, at the time, called the largest man-made lake in the world.[citation needed] In 1869, the dam was torn down by order of the State Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of landowners whose land had been flooded.[3] The area became a marsh once more. In 1883, two sportsmen's clubs reported huge flocks of geese in the marsh, and stated that 500,000 ducks hatched annually, and 30,000 muskrats and mink were trapped in the southern half of the marsh.[4] Both birds and hunters flocked to the area, and the local duck population was devastated. From 1910 to 1914, an attempt was made to drain the marsh and convert it into farmland; these attempts failed, and afterwards the land was widely considered to be useless.
AmericInn by Wyndham Waupun

AmericInn by Wyndham Waupun

2.5 out of 5
204 Shaler Drive Waupun WI
$89 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$101 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Waupun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Waupun Heritage Museum and Rock River Country ...
9/10 Wonderful! (487 reviews)
Yes, hot tub was relaxing could have been a little bit warmer

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Waupun
Baymont by Wyndham Waupun

Baymont by Wyndham Waupun

2.5 out of 5
5 Gateway Drive Waupun WI
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$80 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waupun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (463 reviews)
Lots of things were great. Non warm breakfast was ready at 4am. Pool was perfect 88 degrees. No hair or other surprises in our room. Staff was nice, helpful. We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Waupun
Cobblestone Suites Oshkosh

Cobblestone Suites Oshkosh

3 out of 5
3105 S Washburn St Oshkosh WI
$107 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$124 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Oshkosh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (832 reviews)
Checkin staff could be a little friendlier and not so rude. The morning staff was very friendly and sweet.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Cobblestone Suites Oshkosh
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Lake Winnebago Waterfront Cottage W/Hot Tub [2 King; 1 Queen]

Lake Winnebago Waterfront Cottage W/Hot Tub [2 King; 1 Queen]

Fond du Lac WI
Stay at this vacation home in Van Dyne. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fond du Lac Lighthouse and Lakeside Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Location was great and close to multiple towns with great local food. House was clean and was as advertised

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Lake Winnebago Waterfront Cottage W/Hot Tub [2 King; 1 Queen]
Cozy Treehouse on the Lake - Peaceful and Private

Cozy Treehouse on the Lake - Peaceful and Private

Campbellsport WI
Stay at this cabin in Campbellsport. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Bernice Lake and Firemans Park are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Loved this place. Host went above and beyond to have everything you need.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Cozy Treehouse on the Lake - Peaceful and Private
Beautiful lakefront, family-friendly!

Beautiful lakefront, family-friendly!

Hustisford WI
Stay at this vacation home in Hustisford. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (194 reviews)
My wife and I enjoyed our weekend get away at this Great Lake house. The views of the lake were great from the living area, deck and hot tub. The hot tub sits under the deck so the hot tub can be used rain or shine. The House was very clean and the host was easy to communicate with and responded ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Beautiful lakefront, family-friendly!
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Popular places to visit

Aerial View of Quechee

Rock River Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Waupun at Rock River Country Club. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Rock River Country Club

Waupan Dog Park

After visiting Waupan Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waupun. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Waupan Dog Park

Waupun Heritage Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waupun Heritage Museum in Waupun. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Waupun Heritage Museum

End of the Trail Statue

Find out about the history of Waupun when you take a trip to End of the Trail Statue. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

End of the Trail Statue

Waupun Veterans Memorial

You can learn about the history of Waupun with a stop at Waupun Veterans Memorial. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Waupun Veterans Memorial

Shaler Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shaler Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Waupun. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Shaler Memorial Park

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