Baraboo

Baraboo is best known as the birthplace of the Ringling Bros. Circus, which launched its first tour from the town in 1884 and kept its winter headquarters there until 1918 - a history still celebrated today at the Circus World Museum on the circus's original grounds. BarFinder lists 42 venues in town, led by classic bars and sports bars, with a notable craft scene including AL. Ringling Brewing Co. (named for the same Ringling family) and Driftless Glen Distillery. Spots like Cellar Speakeasy Lounge and The Fat Squirrel round out a scene that mixes small-town taverns with a growing number of breweries and wineries. It's a town where a night out can easily follow an afternoon at the circus museum.