Wisconsin Dells in the 1960s and '70s
Take a trip back in time to the Wisconsin Dells before the era of the mega resorts.
In this video, we'll be taking a look back at some great old places from the Wisconsin Dells of the Past, including theme parks, attractions, restaurants, and a look at Broadway in Downtown Dells.
Relive scenes from Fort Dells, Xanadu, Storybook Gardens, and others from a time before Kalahari, Mt. Olympus, or The Wilderness had even been imagined.
This was a time when Sir Goonies was the king of the water slides, the resorts and motels were all independently owned, and Tommy Bartlett was filling the stands for "Three Shows Daily - Rain or Shine!" Stay tuned to see some great old places and unique attractions that are now long gone.
WE LOVE THE DELLS: Robin and Kevin have been visiting the Wisconsin Dells for decades - several times per year and in all seasons. We love the family-owned places that have been around for years, and always patronize the mom-and-pop shops whenever possible. We know the Wisconsin Dells remains a special place for all those who've visited through the years, and we hope that this video brings back some great memories!
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I brought my preschool kids to the Dells and into their late teens. Then my grandkids. Now, at age 70, my wife and I still visit this special place. There's no place on earth like it. I love the Dells.
I started going to the Dells around 1982. It was great when you had all these different individually owned attractions and motels. Unfortunately Mt Olympus has bought up most of the strip, dumbing it down and cheapening it. It's just not as unique as it once was.
It's too bad that all the cool attractions that made the Dells authentic and unique are now gone. Replaced by common attractions fueled by greed.
Big shout out to the Wonder Spot...80s kid here love the Dells
This is when it was cool, now it is nasty and just over priced crap
Does anyone else remember Biblical Gardens? Or going to Paul Bunyan's and how amazing the milk taste in the tin mugs? Or the Indian Museum? Or the Indian Ceremony at stand rock?
My family owned a motel right on Highway 12 and County A in the Dells from 1960 to 1991. Good old memories!
Before it devolved into the sad tourist trap it has now become.
Santa Claus Land, Paul Bunyans, Storybook Gardens, Fort Dells and The Ducks
I captured and took Black Bart to jail in 1978! I can remember it like it was yesterday! 😊
OMG, I had all but forgotten Fort Dells and being deputized to catch Black Bart. I remember the Totem Tower and Haunted House. Thanks for the great memories.
Growing up in So-California in the late 70's, early 80's, there was a travel infomercial that would play in the morning before school about the Wisconsin Dells. I used to daydream about a family trip there. I'm 57 years old now and live in Minnesota. I still have yet to visit.
My mom and her large family would take day trips there in the 50's and 60's. She will remember a lot this.
I miss the old Dells. Great memories.
My parents took us, I took my kids, my kids all go with their cousins now. Amusement parks, Tommy Bartlett shows and robot world, Duck rides, and always breakfast at Paul Bunyon.
Great flashback video! Thanks
What a great trip back in time. Brought back memories I didn't even realize I had. Love the music as well. Thanks for this!
I remember the Totem Tower you could see the other theme park through the trees lol and picking up bullets after the gun fight they were white plastic blank shells. Also Wes Harrison sound effects master... from Tommy Bartlets show.
The wonder spot
I miss Fort Dells. Wish my kids could have experienced it along with the Indian Ceremonial.