The House on the Rock opened to the public in 1960, with new sections opening over the following decades until the tour of the entire attraction measured 2.5 miles.

Local hidden gem: House on the Rock in Spring Green, Wisconsin The House on the Rock is not as famous as Wisconsin Dells, and more people head to Door County for a Great Lake getaway.

First, though, the House on the Rock is, at least in part, a house on a rock. It began innocently enough as a personal retreat for Jordan in 1945. With an awe-inspiring view, ...