House on the Rock
Alex Jordan’s architectural fever dream sprawls across a sandstone outcrop south of Spring Green, defying every rule of taste and physics. The original house perches impossibly on a narrow rock chimney, while additions cascade down the hillside in a maze of low-ceilinged rooms packed with carousels, automated orchestras, dollhouses, and the world’s largest indoor carousel. The Infinity Room cantilevers 218 feet into space with a glass floor.
Open year-round with self-guided tours taking 4-6 hours to see everything. Admission ain’t cheap but it’s a one-of-a-kind American original. The nearby Wisconsin River valley offers good dispersed camping options to recover from the sensory overload.
Architectural fever dream on a sandstone spire
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Spring Green, Wisconsin |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Toilets |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |
Approximate Location
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