Work + Play - Wisconsin Unique Venues for Summer Parties

Ahhhh … summer in Wisconsin! Remember being a kid and having what seemed like an endless stretch of hot days and fun times ahead of you? Of course now that we’ve grown up, most of us don’t have the luxury of spending our days playing on the beach or bobbing around in a boat. But that doesn’t mean that work has to be all dull conference centers and stuffy boardrooms. We think it’s high time to combine work with play and have the best of both worlds! And we know just the places to do it!

What a thrill!

With boats, bumper cars, chairplane, Ferris wheel, giant slide and more, Bay Beach Amusement Park is a gas for any group. Concessions offer everything from cotton candy to burgers, brats and dogs. Speaking of yummy goodies…if you’ve got folks who love fun and fun food, than a day at Knuckleheads Bowling + Indoor Amusement Park might be the ticket. Of course, the indoor trampoline park will likely be the center of attention, but your group will also giggle over the ropes course, 4D theater ride, indoor roller coast, and much more.

Sail Away

Nothing says summer like a cruise on the lake. Board your bunch onto one of the luxury yachts or steamboats from the Lake Geneva Cruise Line upon which as many as 225 people can sail away the day on Lake Geneva. Enjoy mouthwatering meals on board from one of many delicious and local catering partners.  Or, charter an afternoon or evening cruise with any of the vessels in the fleet of Edelweiss Boats - Milwaukee River Cruise Line. Your group will enjoy fine cuisine, frosty drinks and a serene sail down the Milwaukee River and into Lake Michigan. 

A sure thing

Want to bet your bunch would love a casino night at Potawatomi Hotel + Casino? What better way to bring them together than through fun-filled gaming, lively entertainment and good food. With great meeting space and a beautifully appointed hotel featuring a gourmet restaurant, gift shop and coffee shop, odds are good your event will turn out great! For a gathering that makes a real splash, put your money on Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells with its gaming, slots and hotel with spa all situated at the water slide capital of the world. North Star Mohican Casino Resort offers 1200 gaming machines, bingo, poker and black jack, plus upscale hotel, golf course, spa and meeting space. Menominee Casino Resort is an all-in-one destination for groups of up to 1000 with casino, convention center, hotel, restaurants and more, while Saint Croix Casino Turtle Lake is Wisconsin’s number one destination for gaming and entertainment with a gorgeous hotel and expansive event center too.

Time for tee

Corporate golf matches and tournaments are a great way to encourage healthy competition and foster team building. There are myriad course choices and each has their own special appeal. Wild Rock Golf Club is recognized as one of the county’s most stunning and unique golf courses. Located at Glacier Canyon Lodge, it offers breathtaking vistas, gorgeous resort accommodations, spa services, and more. The Golf Courses of Lawsonia are consistently ranked among the top 50 classic courses in the country. With a clubhouse pub and stay-and-play options, you’ll find everything you need in one location. For a wide range of options, you’ll want to book a tee time at Saint Croix National Golf + Event Center. A 4-star, 18-hole course, event center, and gorgeous views of the St. Croix River Valley will make yours an unforgettable gathering. The stunning Troy Burne Golf Club features an internationally recognized championship course, clubhouse bar and grill, and event center with panoramic views. For fun that’s a bit less challenging, tee off at Vitense Golfland, where there are two outdoor and one indoor miniature golf courses, plus a par-3, and golf range.

Get on track

Road America is in the lead for being one of the best places for a group gathering. With space for groups of 4 to 10,000, your gang will get up and go with a variety of adventures, including go-karting, scavenger hunts, off road experiences, and more. 

Hit one out of the park

Why not take your team out to the ol’ ball game? Lambeau Field is home to the Green Bay Packers, the only team in the league owned by its fans. Featuring a wide range of event spaces, kitchen accommodations and a helpful staff, there’s nothing bush league about it. If it’s a major league experience you want, Miller Park offers it. With mouthwatering on-site catering and a variety of venues from which to choose, you can’t help but hit this one out of the park.