Wade House Historic Site
Wade House Historical Site, also called Old Wade House, is a 240-acre (97 ha) open-air museum in Greenbush, Wisconsin.
A museum inside Greenbush
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 45" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Elkhart Lake is the nearest base
Elkhart Lake is 5 miles northeast, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 50 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1953
Wade House Historic Site dates from 1953 and is run by Wisconsin Historical Society. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Greenbush. Green months are the mild ones.
Wade House Historic Site
Wade House Historical Site, also called Old Wade House, is a 240-acre (97 ha) open-air museum in Greenbush, Wisconsin. A Wisconsin historic site, the site is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
The site contains nine major structures, three of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1953
- Area
- 48 acres
- Run by
- Wisconsin Historical Society
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to stay near Wade House Historic Site
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Elkhart Lake (6) and Plymouth (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wade House Historic Site | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush | in town | — | — | 2,235 | $294K | — |
| Elkhart Lake 26% vacation homes | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,190 | $328K | — |
| Plymouth | 5 mi east | 10 min | 5 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 3,038 | $310K | — |
| Sheboygan | 18 mi east | 25 min | 20 18 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 49,376 | $174K | C |
| Fond du Lac | 17 mi west | 25 min | 17 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 44,541 | $174K | C− |
| Lyndon | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 5 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 1,545 | $302K | — |
| Forest | 6 mi west | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 971 | $244K | — |
| Plymouth | 7 mi east | 10 min | 3 3 hotels | 8,821 | $213K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Wade House Historic Site
Other well-known places within 69 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw68 mi LakeLake Michigan
Big draw50 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
123 mi LakeLake Winnebago
51 mi Stadium & arenaFiserv Forum
52 mi MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum350K visitors a year
52 mi Stadium & arenaUW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
31 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
220 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State ForestPhoto credits
Lake Michigan: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, ISS Expedition, Public domain · Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Fiserv Forum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Milwaukee Art Museum: Michael Hicks (Mulad), CC BY 2.0 · UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena: Shadowlink1014, Public domain · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Visiting Wade House Historic Site
Is Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush?
Yes. It’s inside Greenbush, WI.
When is the best time to visit Wade House Historic Site?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
How far is Wade House Historic Site from Milwaukee?
About 50 miles south of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Wade House Historic Site?
Appleton (ATW), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Wade House Historic Site?
Elkhart Lake (5 mi, 6 places to stay), Plymouth (5 mi, 5 places to stay) and Sheboygan (18 mi, 20 places to stay).
Tips from people in Greenbush
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Greenbush’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.