The 4 Winds Motel opened for business in 1954, offering 16 rooms to the general public with "all the latest and newest conveniences, " a 4-digit phone number ("1686" if you're curious) and "only a 4 hours drive from Chicago." Business boomed and within 10 years another 10-unit building was added, bringing the grand total to 26 rooms and making the 4 Winds one of the largest motels in the Baraboo area.
In 1983 we came along and, with our 3 sons in tow (ages 6y --4y--& 9 months), purchased the motel and began our our own adventure which continues today. Over the years --contrary to accepted business practices--we have whittled the 26 rooms down to 19 rooms by knocking out walls and making smaller rooms into large suite and semi-suite units, game and vending rooms.
We even whittled the drive time to Chicago down to 3 hours--not quite sure how we did that, but I'm pretty sure it happened on our watch. We have added a large outdoor pool and an even larger playground, and replaced almost everything that wasn't bolted down (and even some things that were).
In 1983 we came along and, with our 3 sons in tow (ages 6y --4y--& 9 months), purchased the motel and began our our own adventure which continues today. Over the years --contrary to accepted business practices--we have whittled the 26 rooms down to 19 rooms by knocking out walls and making smaller rooms into large suite and semi-suite units, game and vending rooms.
We even whittled the drive time to Chicago down to 3 hours--not quite sure how we did that, but I'm pretty sure it happened on our watch. We have added a large outdoor pool and an even larger playground, and replaced almost everything that wasn't bolted down (and even some things that were).
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4 Winds Motel is located 3 miles north of the town square of the city of Baraboo.
The Sauk County Courthouse occupies center square surrounded by many restaurants, bars and specialty shoppes.
The Al Ringling Theatre, built in 1915--and "America's Prettiest Playhouse"-- offers first run movies, classic movies and live shows throughout the year with daily tours during the summer months.
Stroll the downtown area, the Baraboo River Walk, Circus World Museum and discover why Baraboo was named as one of the "Top 100 Best Small Towns in the U.S".
The Sauk County Courthouse occupies center square surrounded by many restaurants, bars and specialty shoppes.
The Al Ringling Theatre, built in 1915--and "America's Prettiest Playhouse"-- offers first run movies, classic movies and live shows throughout the year with daily tours during the summer months.
Stroll the downtown area, the Baraboo River Walk, Circus World Museum and discover why Baraboo was named as one of the "Top 100 Best Small Towns in the U.S".
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