Attractions in Portage
Much to See & Do in Portage
Tourists will enjoy vast historical experiences at the Historical Indian Agency House, Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters, Museum at the Portage, American Legion State Headquarters & Museum, and the Women’s Civic League. Portage Center for the Arts, with its Zona Gale Theatre and Drury Gallery, showcase local artists’ works and offer stellar programming throughout the year. Cascade Mountain, the Midwest’s largest ski resort, offers great skiing, tubing and snowboarding during the winter months. Stay and enjoy all the attractions in Portage!
Fort Winnebago
Surgeons Quarters
The only building left of Fort Winnebago, Surgeons Quarters was built in 1828 by the U.S. Army. One of the oldest log houses still standing on its original foundation.
608-742-2949
fortwinnebagosurgeonsquarters.org
Historic Indian Agency House
Built in 1832, it was constructed as a residence for for John Kinzie, the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago), and his wife Juliette.
608-742-6362
agencyhouse.org
Museum at the Portage
Find Zona Gale’s study preserved and a permanent collection of photographs and artifacts related to our city’s history.
608-742-6682
portagemuseum.org
Zona Gale’s Home/
Women’s Civic League
After the successful publication of her first novel in 1906, Zona Gale built this home for her parents on the Wisconsin River. Gale later won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for Miss Lulu Bett.
608-742-7744
womenscivicleagueofportage.com
American Legion
State Headquarters
Historical relics such as uniforms, medals, photographs and documents from the history of Wisconsin’s American Legion. 608-745-1090
wilegion.org
Portage Center for the Arts/
Drury Gallery
A fine tradition of culture carries on with theatrical performances, art displays, a concert series, workshops and speaker series.
608-742-6682
portagecenterforthearts.com
Downtown District
As a trade center for central Wisconsin, the district thrived with activity as early as the 1860’s. Pick up a downtown walking tour guide from the Chamber office, 104 W. Cook St., or click here. See Victorian architecture preserved in many of the buildings, walk along the Portage Canal and enjoy the busy retail area.
Walking Trails
A number of trails a have been enhanced in Portage in recent years for you to enjoy:
Wisconsin River Levee Path; Portage Canal Segment & Ice Age Trail; Pauquette Park; Gunderson Park/northside; Agency House Interpretive Trails.