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Merrimac

Merrimac is located on Lake Wisconsin, a broad and beautiful expanse of the Wisconsin River. Hop on the Merrimac Ferry for a great view of the area’s natural splendor and share an ice cream cone with family at both ports. Stay a while and enjoy the smalltown charm with close access to Devil’s Lake State Park.

Featured Stories

Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore the Area

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Music at Devil's Lake State Park: Gin Mill Hollow 7/16/2024 Baraboo - 5.67 miles away
2
Baraboo Mocktail Crawl 7/26/2024 Baraboo - 8.55 miles away
3
Shakespeare in Mirror Lake State Park 7/20/2024 Baraboo - 15.62 miles away
4
Columbia County Fair 7/24/2024 - 7/28/2024 Portage - 17.21 miles away
5
Party in the Park and Flea Market 7/27/2024 Reedsburg - 20.53 miles away
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Mount Horeb Art Fair 2024 7/27/2024 - 7/28/2024 Mount Horeb - 24.15 miles away
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Cave Lantern Tours 6/07/2024 Blue Mounds - 24.33 miles away
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Blacklight Tour at Cave of the Mounds 6/14/2024 Blue Mounds - 24.33 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 80° F
Low 61° F

Winter

High 29° F
Low 13° F

Fall

High 58° F
Low 39° F

Spring

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center