Waupaca, WI

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Waupaca
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Where to stay in Waupaca

Waupaca Chain O' Lakes. ☀️👌

Chain O' Lakes

You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Chain O' Lakes. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal River or Hartman Creek State Park.

Chain O' Lakes
Ramada by Wyndham Waupaca

Ramada by Wyndham Waupaca

2.5 out of 5
110 Grand Seasons Dr, Waupaca, WI
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$71 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Waupaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (860 reviews)
Staff very courteous. Room clean and Neat.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Waupaca
Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

Waupaca
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Waupaca. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Park and Hutchinson ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Great property for large family. Loved the great room and kitchen area and back porch. Beautiful setting on large private lot and close to downtown.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..
Gorgeous view of Long Lake, Lakefrontcabin hottub fireplace kayaks paddleboards

Gorgeous view of Long Lake, Lakefrontcabin hottub fireplace kayaks paddleboards

Waupaca
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Waupaca. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Long Lake is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
This was our third year staying at Long Lake, and we can’t wait to come back again! The house offers a great common space for the group to gather, and big rooms and outdoor spaces when we want to spread out. The outdoor couches and chairs are super comfortable. We enjoyed swimming in the lake (especially ...

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Gorgeous view of Long Lake, Lakefrontcabin hottub fireplace kayaks paddleboards
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..

Waupaca
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Waupaca. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions South Park and Hutchinson ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Great property for large family. Loved the great room and kitchen area and back porch. Beautiful setting on large private lot and close to downtown.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Shadow Lake Retreat House ~ Waterfront ~ Includes kayaks, paddle boards, bikes..
Beautiful modern rustic barn located near state parks and Chain o Lakes.

Beautiful modern rustic barn located near state parks and Chain o Lakes.

Waupaca
Stay at this vacation home in Waupaca. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hartman Creek State Park and Huntley's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Very nice and unique. Being a farm family, we could appreciate the atmosphere. Kitchen area was great and plenty of gathering spaces. Only concern was that it wasn’t very accessible for our elderly parent in bathrooms and bedrooms were on top and bottom level, none on the main floor. Overall, a wonderful ...

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Beautiful modern rustic barn located near state parks and Chain o Lakes.
Gorgeous view of Long Lake, Lakefrontcabin hottub fireplace kayaks paddleboards

Gorgeous view of Long Lake, Lakefrontcabin hottub fireplace kayaks paddleboards

Waupaca
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Waupaca. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction Long Lake is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
This was our third year staying at Long Lake, and we can’t wait to come back again! The house offers a great common space for the group to gather, and big rooms and outdoor spaces when we want to spread out. The outdoor couches and chairs are super comfortable. We enjoyed swimming in the lake (especially ...

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Gorgeous view of Long Lake, Lakefrontcabin hottub fireplace kayaks paddleboards
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Waupaca

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Family and friends. Friendly place to go.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place for family with all the lakes

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Indian crossing casino is the fucking bomb for blues fest

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wheelhouse is excellent!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We stay here because we are visiting King and the chain of lakes

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

In the downtown area Waupaca has unique restaurants (Fat Gretchen’s) and awesome shopping. I loved the antique shopping mall (3 levels) kiddie corner from the library.

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