Overview
Delafield is a city in Southeast Wisconsin. It's a launching point for fishing and boating on the lakes, golfing, and miles of hiking and biking trails.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 6 places to eat · 5 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Delafield
Hawks Inn Historical Museum and Visitors Center Tours
A historic inn that provides an excellent example of an early stagecoach stop.
Lake Nagawicka
Nagawicka Lake offers fishing, boating and sailing.
Glacial Drumlin State Trail
Developed in 1986, the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is one of Wisconsin's best bicycle trails. Starting in Cottage Grove, the 52-mile trail goes east to connect with other trails in the Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha, WI…
Lake Country Recreation Trail
The 8-mile Lake Country Recreation Trail is on the former Milwaukee - Watertown Interurban Railway. The trail stretches between the Landsberg Center trailhead and Cushing Park in the City of Delafield.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Apr. (climate data from nearby Milwaukee)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 27 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field, Madison — 47 mi away. Directions
Delafield is off I-94 between Milwaukee and Madison in Waukesha County. There are two exits off the interstate I-94 for Delafield: the Hwy C exit will lead you to historic downtown Delafield, and the Hwy 83 exit will lead you to the commercial shopping district of Delafield. The north side of Delafield's commercial shopping center is located on the corners of Hwy 16 and Hwy 83.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hawks Inn Historical Museum and Visitors Center Tours, Lake Nagawicka
- Lunch Lumber Inn
- Afternoon Glacial Drumlin State Trail, Lake Country Recreation Trail
- Dinner Great Harvest
- Evening Revere's Wells Street Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Delafield, Wisconsin is among the tranquil water and rolling hills of Waukesha County’s “Lake Country," between Milwaukee and Madison. Experience theatre under the stars, art walks, and music festivals are just a few ways to enjoy Delafield. Of course, there's a fine selection of dining and one-of-a-kind shopping too! Smiles await you in Delafield.
The heart of Delafield is its historic downtown with one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants. A short drive down Milwaukee Street, you’ll come upon the bustling commercial center, with a mix of local and chain restaurants and shopping.
Get in
Delafield is off I-94 between Milwaukee and Madison in Waukesha County. There are two exits off the interstate I-94 for Delafield: the Hwy C exit will lead you to historic downtown Delafield, and the Hwy 83 exit will lead you to the commercial shopping district of Delafield. The north side of Delafield's commercial shopping center is located on the corners of Hwy 16 and Hwy 83.
See
Do
Do Glacial Drumlin State Trail
Developed in 1986, the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is one of Wisconsin's best bicycle trails. Starting in Cottage Grove, the 52-mile trail goes east to connect with other trails in the Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha, WI. The trail is open cyclists, walkers, joggers and roller-bladers.
Do Lake Country Recreation Trail
The 8-mile Lake Country Recreation Trail is on the former Milwaukee - Watertown Interurban Railway. The trail stretches between the Landsberg Center trailhead and Cushing Park in the City of Delafield.
Buy
Eat
Eat Lumber Inn
Daytime restaurant serving homemade breakfast and lunch with many homemade desserts.
Eat Zin Uncommon California Italian Restaurant
Zin Uncommon California Italian Restaurant provides a unique Italian menu with extraordinary flavors. Dine in the main floor dining area, an outdoor patio or the popular Boom Boom Room lounge.
Eat Fishbones Cajun & Creole Restaurant
A wide selection of appetizers, an extensive dinner menu festive décor and great music; its like Mardi Gras!
Eat Bennolli's Hand-Made Pizza
A family-owned restaurant that offers pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads and dessert. Hand-tossed dough made from scratch, topped with fresh ingredients. Carryout, delivery, dine-in or take & bake.
Drink
Drink Water Street Brewery Lake Country
Drink Milwaukee Street Traders
Quaint coffee shop offering more than just a cup of coffee. Offering great homemade soups and sandwiches made to order and 12 flavors of all natural gelato. Relax and read, use the wireless!
Sleep
Stay La Quinta Inns
Stay Country Pride Inn
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