I grew up in Wisconsin Dells! Yes, there are a lot of touristy things to do there -- and many are fun for tourists! The best "nature" things are the Upper Dells boat trips and the "Original" Wisconsin Ducks (which rides on the Lower Dells river.) 40 years ago, my husband drove Ducks. And I made fudge downtown. Have a fun trip there, and a fun trip in Alaska.