Slinger Guides
First-person stories from the owners, chefs and neighbours behind local places — plus editorial roundups from our team.
Slinger Restaurants: Fish Fry, Supper Clubs & an 1857 Tavern
Jul 20, 2026
Where locals actually eat in Slinger, WI, sorted by the meal you're after: historic taverns, a Friday fish fry, breakfast cafes, good coffee, sweets and a winery.
Things to Do in Slinger (From Racetrack to Trailhead)
Jul 13, 2026
The best things to do in Slinger, Wisconsin: a nationally known short-track speedway, Ice Age Trail kames, a private fire-truck museum, a ski hill and more.
Is Slinger Speedway Really the Fastest Quarter-Mile?
Jul 6, 2026
What race night is like at Slinger Speedway, the world's fastest quarter-mile oval: the divisions, ticket prices, gate times, the Nationals and Slamfest, and where to eat first.
Hiking the Ice Age Trail in Slinger (Polk Kames Too)
Jun 29, 2026
A segment-by-segment guide to hiking the Ice Age Trail in Slinger: the Slinger and Pike Lake segments, the Polk Kames, Heritage Trails County Park, and what to bring.
Things to Do in Slinger with Kids on a Quiet Day
Jun 22, 2026
An honest, age-by-age plan for a family day in Slinger, WI: the splash pad, karting, winter tubing, frozen yogurt and kid nights at the speedway.
Best Time to Visit Slinger: Race in Summer, Ski in Winter
Jun 15, 2026
When to visit Slinger, WI, and what the weather's like: summer racing, fall color, winter skiing at Little Switzerland, and a month-by-month climate rundown.