Welcome to Spring!
polk county, wisconsin
There’s so much to see and do in Polk County, that you’ll want to make the most of every minute so you really can experience it all.
We want you to explore, discover, and experience all our amenities and lock in some core memories during your time with us.
We have recently reimagined our Polk County tourism brand, and are beginning reaching out to people just like you to invite them to visit. Our current spring campaign lays out many itinerary options for you to enjoy.
Keep checking back as our website goes through a design overhaul this spring and summer, and relaunches as a content powerhouse bursting with ideas for you and your family to return season after season and year after year.
EXPERIENCE IT ALL
Spring into a new Season
Want to experience all the best things this spring?
Say hello to your new travel destination – Polk County, WI.
Here, you’ll have more time for all the pedaling, paddling, and playing your family could want.
You’ll savor all the fresh flavors of spring after a long, winter.
You’ll feel all the wonder, whimsy, and timeless WI traditions.
And, this spring, make time for all the campfires, the laughter, and the connections that matter most.
Take the short drive to Polk County, WI, and experience it all.
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EXPERIENCE IT ALL
Say Hello
To Your New Travel Destination – Polk County, Wisconsin
For years, those in the know, have been coming to Polk County to enjoy our many outdoor recreation amenities and stunning landscapes. In fact, what our visitors know is that we don’t just have one type of Midwest-style adventure – we have all of them.
We have a wide variety of lakes, rivers and varied landscapes throughout the county that make for the perfect environment for so many types of outdoor recreation. We have hiking, all types of biking, river kayaking/canoeing, boating, fishing, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, all season powersports, snowshoeing, rock climbing, equestrian riding, camping, and more.
Our visitors keep coming back to participate in this wide variety of year-round recreational activities. And, the best part of the secret? Polk County is only an hour drive from the Twin Cities metro.
It’s time for you to join in on the fun and make Polk County, WI your new top-of-mind vacation destination.
ARE YOU GAME?
DISCOVERY HUNT
Get ready to Discover Polk County – scavenger hunt style!
It’s easy to play. Pick up an official card from the Polk County Visitor Center, and then complete one item from each of the six categories between March 15, 2025 to May 15, 2025.
You can complete the actvities all in one trip, or come back several times – you choose how to play.
When finished, you can submit an entry for a chance to WIN AN OVERNIGHT STAY PACKAGE for a future Polk County visit.
Do you already have a card? Visit our Discovery Hunt Resource page for more information on how to complete the items on the card.
While you’re here, be sure to also check out the special deals that our amazing businesses have put together to keep you fueled up, rested up, and saving money on all the things.
Don’t forget to take tons of photos!
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Discover Polk County – Scavenger Hunt Style!
Discover Polk County, Wisconsin
Our Visitor Guide is Here!
Our 2025 Visitor Guides are hot off the press, and sporting our new branded look. We’re very excited to get them into your hands for planning trips to Polk County this year, and beyond!
Flip through the full digital version here, or, if you’d like a hard copy, stop in at our visitor center to pick one up. If you’d like us to send you one by mail, drop us a message!