While a flood of fun offerings are on hand all over the Dells, an iconic lodging and popular outfitter should be on every planner’s radar.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions practically epitomizes the meeting of business and pleasure. A massive indoor waterpark blends serene relaxation like a lazy river float with splashy excitement of all kinds, and the 750 lush rooms are made memorable by tasteful and authentic African decor and design. When it’s time to get down to business instead of a waterslide, the venue shows off a staggering 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event spaces.
A classy steakhouse known as Double Cut is the resort’s keystone dining spot—and can host private foodie functions ranging from six to 72—among 10 eateries. Groups wanting to blow off some steam might consider the casual Upper Deck Lounge & Lanes, with bowling, shuffleboard, golf simulators and lots of other diversions to pair with its tasty pub fare.
And for groups seeking an unforgettable excursion, and/or a one-of-a-kind event venue, Dells Boat Tours delivers in spades, from mellow sightseeing jaunts to high-adrenaline jetboat outings.
“A leisure cruise on a Dells Boat Tour is the best way for groups to enjoy the spectacular scenery on the Wisconsin River where it flows through Wisconsin Dells,” says Stephanie Gunderson, group sales director at Dells Boat Tours. “We mix it up with all sorts of ways for the entire group to get out on the water together.
“For a bit more fun and adventure, groups can mix it up with some of the other specialty tours offered by Dells Boat Tours and partner attractions,” she continues. “For a classic Dells experience, load up the troops on an Original Wisconsin Duck for a land-and-water tour along our exclusive wooded trails, the Wisconsin River and Lake Delton. For those who want a bit of an adrenaline rush, our Jet Boat Adventures are a sure way to let loose, but bring a towel because you will get wet. And for those who are up for a truly intense experience, our nighttime Ghost Boat takes passengers upriver where they disembark and walk into a nearly pitch-black canyon on foot.”
For an unforgettable event space, consider Cold Water Canyon Pavilion, a 700-square-foot facility that includes a bar, service area space, fireplace and a large seating area. The venue is wrapped by meeting areas for dancing or networking, a paved area with a 1,600-square-foot framed tent, restrooms and torch-lit paths along the canyon’s precipice.
