Float Your Way Through Wisconsin: A Stoner’s Guide to Ferry Adventures

Looking to switch up your summer travel and try something different? Wisconsin’s ferry boats offer a scenic way to explore the state—and beyond. Whether you’re crossing rivers, gliding over inland lakes, or cruising across Great Lake waters, these rides turn transportation into an experience.

From the iconic Washington Island Ferry up in Door County to the Cassville Car Ferry on the mighty Mississippi, each trip brings a unique slice of Wisconsin’s landscape. Want to cross state lines? The high-speed Lake Express Ferry whisks you from Milwaukee to Michigan in under three hours. And if you’re after a mellow, free ride with a view, the Merrimac Ferry across the Wisconsin River is your go-to—it’s the only free ferry in the state, operating in Sauk and Columbia Counties.

Explore more ferry routes and stoner-friendly detours at The Stoner’s Travel Guide Ferry Directory and start planning your floating adventure. Ferries may run on schedules, but the journey is all about slowing down and soaking it in.

Author: Jay Selthofner

Jay Selthofner is a business consultant, hemp farmer, political analyst, and cannabis activist in Wisconsin. He co-founded Northern Wisconsin NORML in 2010 and served as the chapter’s first Executive Director. He later served as the Treasurer until 2023. He also founded the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network (WISCAN) in 2010. Jay is an independent reporter of cannabis-related political news. His family owns Heritage Hemp Farm and the annual From the Land Folk Art Festival in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Jay is also a partner behind this website and The Stoner's Travel Guide series and co-author of the Wisconsin Edition.