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Tommy Bartlett's
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"Introducing
the 'Greatest Show on H2O!' With skill, grace and heart-pounding action,
the Tommy Bartlett Show has dazzled millions of spectators worldwide
during its more than 50-year run. From the shores of Lake Delton, our
world-class performers keep you on the edge of your seat with
jam-packed action on water, on stage and high in the sky."
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560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-2525
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performance hours:
• Memorial Weekend thru mid-June (daily) 4:30pm & 8:30pm
• mid-June thru Labor Day (daily) 1pm, 4:30pm & 8:30pm
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Official Site
www.tommybartlett.com
Roadside America
1. Wisconsin
Dells
2.
Tommy
Bartlett
Wisconsin Historical Society
www.wisconsinhistory.org
book:
"Wisconsin Curiosities"
by Michael Feldman and Diana Cook
Globe Pequot Press
(2nd ed., 2004)
pages
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& Noble.com
book:
"Roadside America"
by Mike Wilkins & Ken
Smith & Doug Kirby
Fireside / Simon & Schuster (2nd ed., 1992)
page 263
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it at Amazon.com
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book:
"Eccentric
America"
by Jan Friedman
Globe Pequot Press (2nd ed., 2004)
page 89
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& Noble.com
book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
pages 90 - 91
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Barnes
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Tommy Bartlett
Exploratory |
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(right) The
desiccated remains of a cosmonaut stare ghoulishly out from the very
space suit he died in. Actually, its empty. This is where my
imagination takes me sometimes. |
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"All
day, every day, the Tommy Bartlett Exploratory is the place to be for
hands-on family fun. Filled with more than 150 interactive activities,
it is sure to boggle your brain. This is also the only place on Earth
where you can see, feel and experience an authentic Russian Space
Station MIR core module. Enter the Exploratory and get lost in the
wonders of science, technology, space and fun!"
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560 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-2525
(next to the Tommy Bartlett Water Show)
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hours:
• Summer: (daily) 9am – 9pm
• Fall thru Winter: (daily) 10am – 4pm
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Official Site
www.tommybartlett.com
Roadside America
1. Wisconsin
Dells
2. Tommy
Bartlett
book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
pages 89 - 90
buy it at Amazon.com
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Barnes
& Noble.com
book:
"Roadside America"
by Mike Wilkins & Ken
Smith & Doug Kirby
Fireside / Simon & Schuster (2nd ed., 1992)
page 73
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it at Amazon.com
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book:
"Midwest Marvels"
by Eric Dregni
UofM Press (2006)
pages 425 - 427
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book:
"Roadside Attractions"
by Brian & Sarah Butko
Stackpole Books (2007)
page 25
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book:
"Strange Wisconsin"
by Linda S. Godfrey
Trails Books (2007)
page 170
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| Storybook Gardens
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location: Lake
Delton |
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roadside
attraction / animal park |
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"Storybook
Gardens! Built in the early 1950's, Storybook Gardens was one of
the first tourist attractions in the Wisconsin Dells Area and has
brought wonderful memories to generations after generations. Now you can
see the entire Storybook Gardens. Also experience an up close and personal encounter
with a variety of animals at Timbavati Wildlife Park. This is an
experience the family will remember. Storybook Gardens has a new
"tail" to tell! Enjoy an up close & personal encounter
with giraffe, zebra, kangaroo and many more unique animals from."
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Timbavi
Wildlife Park at Storybook Gardens
1500 Wisconsin Dells
Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2391
hours:
• May 6 thru September 15 (daily) 9am –
7pm
• after September 15 call For hours
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Timbavi Wildlife
Park
Official Site
www.storybookgardens.net
Storybook Gardens
Official Site
www.storybookgardens.net/
storybook.html
Roadside America
www.roadsideamerica.com
Roadside Architecture
www.agilitynut.com
book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
page 88
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at
Barnes
& Noble.com
book:
"Roadside Attractions"
by Brian & Sarah Butko
Stackpole Books (2007)
page 52
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
book:
"Strange Wisconsin"
by Linda S. Godfrey
Trails Books (2007)
page 170
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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"At
Dells Mining Co. you pan for natural precious and semi-precious
gemstones from all over the world. You actually work the rich and famous
soil shipped directly from the mine fields of Franklin, North Carolina,
the gem capital of the United States. Sift through this gem
rich soil to find all your gemstone treasures. Everything you find is
yours to keep."
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1480 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-7002
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hours:
mid-May thru mid-September (daily) 9:30am –
9pm
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Official Site
www.dellsminingco.com |
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Serpent Safari
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This reptile zoo closed in 2004. |
was at: 1425 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
page 87
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at
Barnes
& Noble.com |
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Several companies offer
tours of the scenic waterways in army duck boats. Dells Army Ducks
has a soldier-filled example in their parking lot (shown above). |
1550 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-6080
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Dells Army Ducks
www.dellsducks.com
Roadside America
www.roadsideamerica.com
book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
page 78
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at
Barnes
& Noble.com
book:
"Midwest Marvels"
by Eric Dregni
UofM Press (2006)
pages 421 - 424
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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Noah's Ark
World's Largest Water Park
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"A
premier Wisconsin Dells attraction, offering the largest variety of
water activity in the country! New for 2005 - BLACK ANACONDA
"America's Longest Watercoaster." Experience 40 Waterslides, 2
Huge Wavepools, 2 Endless Rivers, 4 Kiddie Waterplay Areas, Flash Flood,
Bumper Boats, 18-Hole Mini Golf, 3 Arcades, 5 Gift Stores, Candy Store,
Restaurants and Much More!"
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1410 Wisconsin Dells
Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-6351
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Official
Site
www.noahsarkwaterpark.com
Dells.com
www.dells.com/index3.html
book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
pages 82 - 83
buy it at Amazon.com
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Barnes
& Noble.com
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| Giant Flamingo Sign
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Giant Frog Statue
at the Flamingo Motel |
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1220 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-2911
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Official
Site
www.dellsflamingo.com
Roadside Architecture
1. (flamingo) www.agilitynut.com
2. (frog) www.agilitynut.com
Motel Americana
www.sjsu.edu
Roadside Attractions
www.roadsideamerica.com
Flickr photo by Mykl
Roventine
1. flamingo www.flickr.com
2. similar frog? www.flickr.com
book:
"Strange Wisconsin"
by Linda S. Godfrey
Trails Books (2007)
page 169
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Sinclair
Life-Size Dinosaur Statue
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Dyno Depot
1280 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-7777
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Roadside
Architecture
1. www.agilitynut.com
2. www.agilitynut.com
Roadside Peek
www.roadsidepeek.com
Flickr photo by Mykl
Roventine
www.flickr.com
book:
"Strange Wisconsin"
by Linda S. Godfrey
Trails Books (2007)
page 167
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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| Hollow Bear Statue |
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Large Cowboy Statue
at Lake Delton Mobil Travel Mart |
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As of May
2007, the cowboy is located in a field behind the gas station, patiently
awaiting prominent placement near the road. It once stood in front
of the Broadway Mobil & Travel Mart in Wisconsin
Dells. |
1171 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-7810
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book:
"Midwest Marvels"
by Eric Dregni
UofM Press (2006)
pages 428 - 429
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com |
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Mr. Pancake
Paddleboat-shaped Restaurant
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"Located
in beautiful Wisconsin Dells. An old fashioned paddle-boat decor makes
you feel like you're dining on water, but you're not. We offer over 50
breakfast choices! Next time you're in, try our incredible peach waffle
and ENJOY!"
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1405 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-3663
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hours:
(daily) 7am –
1:30pm
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Official
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www.mrpancake.com |
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Statue
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Giant Cheese Slice Sign
at Market Square Cheese
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Another
fine example of the many varieties of cheese-wielding rodents that
populate the state. |
1150 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53940
(608) 254-8388
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Official
Site
www.marketsquarecheese.com
Roadside Architecture
1. mouse www.agilitynut.com
2. sign www.agilitynut.com
Flickr photo by Mykl
Roventine
1. mouse www.flickr.com
2. sign www.flickr.com
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Moosejaw Pizza
Delivery Van
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location: Lake
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roadside
oddity / peculiar conveyance |
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Forget
about the big moose on the sign out front. If you're lucky, one of
their delivery vans will be on the premises when you visit. |
110 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-1122
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Official
Site
www.dellsmoosejaw.com
Flickr photo by Mykl
Roventine
www.flickr.com
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Gumdrop Falls
at Carousel Inn & Suites
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Many of
the hotel/resorts in the Dells area provide unique pool decor.
You'll see unicorns, dolphins, killer whales, polar caves, and a giant
toucan bird. Carousel Inn offers a giant mound of faux candy. |
1031 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-6554
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| photo courtesy of Roadside
Architecture |
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Official
Site
www.carousel-inn.com
Roadside Architecture
www.agilitynut.com
book:
"Oddball Wisconsin"
by Jerome Pohlen
Chicago Review Press,
Inc. (2001)
pages 85
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at
Barnes
& Noble.com
book:
"Strange Wisconsin"
by Linda S. Godfrey
Trails Books (2007)
page 167
buy it at Amazon.com
buy it at Barnes & Noble.com
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Bookmark the Wisconsinosity home page! 
From Lake Delton, head south on County Road A. After you
pass the intersection with County Road T, take a quick left onto Ringling
Road.
370 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
