Dells Boat Tours in Wisconsin Dells is the surviving member of what were once several companies. Boat tours through the Dells actually started as early as 1856. In that year, Leroy Gates, a lumber rafter, offered boat tours on a pleasure craft. The next decades saw an avid increase as many small tour companies provided wooden row boat tours. This was succeeded by steamboat tours (1873) then gas powered engines (1894) and boats with smaller propellers (1901). Tours continued into the early 20th century, even after the building of a large damn and hydroelectric development split the Dells into 2: Upper Dells and Lower Dells (1908). After a time, including the introduction of a double-decker touring boat (1943), there were only 3 touring boat companies left. These were Riverview Boat Line, Olson Touring Boats and Dells Boat Company. Today a merger has created one company — the Dells Boat Company. Dells Boat Tours in the Wisconsin Dells offers 2 different tours. You can visit the Upper Dells or the Lower Dells. The Upper Dells Boat Tour is 2 hours long. As you travel along the Wisconsin River, you will be able to glance way up and see the sandstone cliffs. Of particular interest are two formations: Steamboat Rock and Black Hawk's Profile. You can stop at Witches Gulch to wander the many passages there. You will also see the trademark natural sculpture of the area, Stand Rock. Be amazed when the trained dogs leap the 5' abyss. On the Lower Dells Boat Tour, you will be treated to tales and the history of the Dells as you wind down the river. Discover the story of the days of logging and the fate of the ghost town Newport. This tour last 1 hour and will show you the unique Rocky Islands.
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