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Unique and Unusual Places Where You Can See Santa in Wisconsin

Wondering where to see Santa in Wisconsin this yuletide season? You could just go to the mall like usual. Or you can have a more unique holiday experience!

Christmas is a magical time in Wisconsin where you can find holiday wonders around just about every corner. Pictures with Santa Claus are practically guaranteed at the mall. You may also find him wandering around the streets of quaint downtown districts across the state for Christmas tree lighting and other holiday festivities. Historical societies hold fascinating Old World Christmas events where Kris Kringle is sure to be jingling his bells for the curious crowds. And of course there’s probably at least one Santa in every Christmas parade.

But if you’re looking for something a little different, Wisconsin offers a few unique, if not downright strange experiences where you can have a close encounter with the jolly old elf.

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Santa comes to port for Christmas Tree Ship Day at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum

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Breakfast with Santa at the Haunted Pfister

Breakfast with Santa at the haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee

You can have breakfast with Santa just about anywhere. But where can you share waffles with Kris Kringle and some world-famous ghosts? The Pfister in Milwaukee, that’s where. The haunted hotel that regularly makes the news for actors, musicians, and professional baseball players having creepy encounters with the spectral guests who never check out is a great place to find some spooky Christmas cheer.

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Santa’s Hot Air Balloon Flight

Santa takes flight in a hot air balloon with the Lake Geneva Balloon Company

Watch the Lake Geneva Balloon Company send Santa up in a hot air balloon to spread Christmas cheer from 2,000 feet  the air!

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Swarms of Santas at House on the Rock

See the enormous Santa collection at the House on the Rock Christmas Experience

If you ever been there, you know House on the Rock in Spring Green does nothing in moderation, and that includes Christmas. During the holiday season, the House is transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland with carols, decor…and more than 6,000 Santas lurking around every corner.

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Santa Cycle Rampage

Santa Cycle Rampage bike rides are held in Madison, Milwaukee, and other communities around the state

Hundreds of Santa’s descend on Madison, Milwaukee and other communities for bike rides to kick off the holiday season and raise money for charity with Wisconsin Bike Fed.

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East Troy Christmas Train

Take the East Troy Railroad Museum's Christmas Train to Santa's Workshop

All aboard the Christmas Train at the East Troy Railroad Museum! The train departs the East Troy Depot and heads to Santa’s Workshop at the Elegant Farmer where you can get photos with the jolly elf himself.

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St. Nick and Krampus in Milwaukee

Krampus and St, Nick at the Milwaukee Krampusnacht

In the old Alpine yule tradition, St. Nicholas partners up with a wicked Christmas devil known as Krampus, and they go door to door rewarding good children and punishing the naughty ones. The annual Milwaukee Krampusnacht celebrates this weirder side of Christmas with a Krampus parade and other activities.

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Christmas in the Air

Santa arrives by helicopter at the EAA in Oshkosh

The EAA in Oshkosh holds its annual Christmas in the Air event with free admission to the aviation museum where exhibits have been decorated for the holidays. There’s also cookies and milk, performances by local choir and dance groups, a holiday-themed scavenger hunt, and pictures with Santa. After he arrives by helicopter, of course.

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Lake Geneva Santa Cruise

Tour the Lake Geneva Christmas lights with St. Nick himself aboard the Santa Cruise

Hop on a boat for a cruise around Geneva Lake to see the Christmas lights. You’ll also go past Santa’s Workshop where Santa himself will read off the names of all the children on the cruise who have been good that year. 

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Do you know of more strange places to find Santa in Wisconsin? Tells us about it in the comments below!

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