Devil's Head is a glacier-formed area in Merrimac, Wisconsin. The 500-foot vertical mountain, in the south-central part of the state, is a popular choice with skiers and other winter sports enthusiasts. Summer activities include hiking or mountain biking across the 300 acres of terrain. Several hotels are on hand to accommodate the amount of visitors to the area.
Devil's Head Resort
Devil's Head Resort is located right at the slopes and golf courses of Devil's Head. Parfay's Glen Nature Park is a half mile from the resort. Devil's Lake State Park, two miles from the resort, offers hiking, swimming, mountain biking and rock climbing. Lodging amenities include a private bath with either a shower or bathtub. The Cliffhaus Caf overlooks the intermediate and advance slopes. Open daily, the cafeteria-style restaurant serves items such as pizzas, soups and deli sandwiches.
Nearby Danes Restaurant offers grilled breakfast entrees. Lunch and dinner service is available on weekends and holidays. Cornucopia Restaurant provides dinner service daily. Entrees include steak, fish and poultry. Advance reservations are recommended.
Clarion Hotel West Baraboo
The Clarion Hotel West Baraboo is near Devil's Lake State Park and Circus World. The nearby Ho Chunk Casino provides courtesy transportation. Hotel amenities include a heated pool and a sauna. The on-site restaurant opens for lunch and dinner. Both Jen's Caf and Hooty's Bar and Steakhouse are within three miles of the hotel. Jen's Caf serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hooty's Bar and Steakhouse offers food as well as a live music. Specialty entrees on the menu include steaks, chicken and pizza.
Days Inn Portage
The Days Inn Portage provides guests with up to five free passes to the Chula Vista Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. Hotel amenities include a business center and indoor pool. Cascade mountain is only two miles from the hotel. The Iron Skillet, next door to the Days Inn, is open 24 hours a day and features a hot buffet from 6 .a.m through 9 p.m. Cimaroli's Supper Club's all-you-can-eat buffet includes prime, seafood and salads. La Tolteca Mexican Restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican entrees like homemade corn chips.
Comfort Suites Portage
Comforts Suites Portage is located between Baraboo and the Devil's Head Resort area. Guest amenities include an indoor pool and fitness center. Dane Regional Airport is within 25 miles. Sharp Shooters Bar and Restaurant serves specialty burgers. The restaurant has a fish fry every Friday night. The nearby Hitching Post features American, Mexican and Italian cuisines in a casual atmosphere.
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