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Lomira

Theresa Mayville

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KOHLER

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New Holstein

Malone

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Baileys Harbor

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Valmy

TWO RIVERS

Reedsville

151 Elkhart Lake

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Waupun

Wyocena Beaver Dam

Rio Poynette 16

Winnebago

41

Rosendale

Brandon

10

CHILTON

Newport

Sister Bay Ephraim

Denmark 147

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Marytown

Ripon

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Omro 44

Rush Lake

Bellevue 43

Brillion

High

Lake

GREEN LAKE

Princeton

MONTELLO

Wisconsin Dells

Rocky Arbor

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57

Heritage Hill

DE PERE

42

Brussels

APPLETON

Neenah Cliff

Potawatomi

GREEN BAY

57

Menasha

Lake Butte des Morts

OCONTO

Kaukauna

41

Winchester Lake Poygan

55

Fish Creek

Egg Harbor

Copper Culture

41

Pulaski

47

10

Fremont

49

Auroraville Neshkoro Berlin

Coloma

FRIENDSHIP

13

Abrams

55

45

Weyauwega

King

Wild Rose Poy Sippi

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Castle Rock Flowage

Reedsburg Mirror Lake

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168

WAUTOMA 152 Mt Morris Winneconne

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La Valle

Hartman Creek

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Roch A Cri

Necedah 90

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WAUPACA

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Plainfield

Arkdale

New Lisbon 71 Kendall

Ontario

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Port Edwards Nekoosa

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MENOMINEE

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Oneida 54 Nelsonville Iola 161 76 Seymour Sugar Bush Manawa Black Creek Ashwaubenon Amherst 10 54 New London 49 41

Plover

Dexterville

Oconto Falls

29

Gills Rock

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32

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Bonduel

Marion

Clintonville

MARINETTE

Washington Island

Ellison Bay

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41

Peshtigo

141

Gillett KESHENA

SHAWANO

STEVENS POINT

WISCONSIN RAPIDS

Black River

Stoddard Caledonia

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LA CROSSE

La Crescent Mississippi River

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Millston

51

Crivitz

Pound

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47

180

Peshtigo River

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Cedar River

Wallace

Mountain

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29

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Rosholt

186

Babcock

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Holmen

Onalaska

Springvalley

Melrose

Galesville

Auburndale

10

Bowler

Rock Island

Caldron Falls Res

Neopit

Wittenburg

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Langlade

Polar

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Wausaukee NICOLET NATIONAL FOREST

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Powers

Stephenson

Athelstane

Townsend

Phlox

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Big Eau Plaine Res

Pittsville 54

BLACK RIVER FALLS

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Rothschild Elderon

Mosinee

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Hatfield

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Alma 95 Center Merrillan

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Blair

MARSHFIELD

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Humbird

Hixton 121 Whitehall

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Fairchild

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Loyal

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Birnamwood

Schofield

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Stratford

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Arcadia

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Independence ALMA

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Fall Creek Augusta

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Nelson 37

Unity

Pembine

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Drummond

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THINGS TO SEE & DO Apple Holler - Sturtevant ........................................... 35 Around Wisconsin ...................................................... 9 Attractions in Wisconsin .............................................. 6 The Automobile Gallery - Green Bay ............................ 10 Bay Beach Amusement Park - Green Bay ...................... 10 The Bernard Schwartz House (Still Bend) - Two Rivers .... 17 Boardwalk Ice Cream, Fudge & Gelato - Minocqua ........ 21 Booby Trap Escape Rooms ......................................... 44 The Cannery - Prairie du Chien ................................... 33 CasCade Pond Aerators - Wis Dells ............................... 9 Cave of the Mounds®, National Natural Landmark ........ 24 Chalet of the Golden Fleece - New Glarus ................... 28 Circus World .............................................................. 7 Columbus Antique Mall & Museum - Columbus .............. 6 Crystal Cave® ........................................................... 36 Dan’s Minocqua Fudge, Inc. - Minocqua ...................... 21 Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center - Manitowoc ............. 16 Farmers Market on Broadway - Green Bay .................... 10 Fast Lanes - Columbus ............................................... 48 Fort Crawford Museum - Prairie du Chien ................... 33 Fox River Tours - De Pere .............................................. 11 Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show - Minocqua ................. 21 Goody Goody Gum Drop Candy Kitchens ................... 42 Green Bay Botanical Garden - Green Bay ..................... 10 Hamele Auction & Realty, United Country Real Estate ... 25 Hamilton Wood Type Museum - Two Rivers .................. 16 Henning’s Wisconsin Cheese ...................................... 13 Ho-Chunk Gaming - Wis Dells .................................... 52 Holmen Locker & Meat Market - Holmen ...................... 15 Jelly Belly® Visitor Center ........................................... 31 Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream - Minocqua ..... 21 Knuckleheads Trampoline Park, Rides & Bowling ........ 44 Lambeau Field - Green Bay ......................................... 10 The Local Oven Bakery & Gifts - Prairie du Chien .......... 33 Maiden Voyage Tours - Prairie du Chien Mississippi River Boat Tours .............................. 33 Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo - Manitowoc .................... 16 Mid-Continent Railway Museum - North Freedom ... 6 & 30 Mile Bluff - Wisconsin Dells Dialysis Center .................. 46 Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show - Minocqua ................. 20 The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums - Platteville ... 6 & 31 Mt. Olympus Water Park & Theme Park - Wis Dells . 2, 3 & 6 Nancy’s Notions® Retail Store ...................................... 8 New Glarus Brewing Company - New Glarus ............... 29 New Zoo & Adventure Park - Green Bay ....................... 10 Noah’s Ark® Waterpark ............................................. 47 Northwoods Wildlife Center - Minocqua ..................... 20 Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours - Minocqua ....... 20 O & H Danish Bakery - Racine ..................................... 34 Olbrich Botanical Gardens ......................................... 13 The Picket Fence - Prairie du Chien ............................. 33 Prairie Dog Blues Festival - Prairie du Chien ................. 33 Prairie Fun Land - Prairie du Chien ............................... 33 Racine Art Museum - Racine ....................................... 34 Racine Zoo - Racine ................................................... 34 Riverside & Great Northern Railway - Wis Dells ............ 46 Road America - Elkhart Lake ......................................... 6 Rural Route 1 Popcorn® ............................................... 13 SC Johnson Admin Bldg & Research Tower - Racine ....... 34 Segway Manitowoc - Two Rivers .................................. 16 Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum - Burlington ................. 35 Sprecher’s™ Restaurant & Pub Lake Geneva .................................................... 48 Watertown ...................................................... 48 Wisconsin Dells ................................................ 48 Strand Adventures - Manitowoc .................................. 17 Swiss Center of North America - New Glarus ............... 28 Swiss Historical Village & Museum - New Glarus .......... 28 Tee-Rex Mini Golf ® at Crystal Cave ............................. 36 Timbavati Wildlife Park ............................................. 49 Titletown - Green Bay .................................................. 11 WISTRAVEL.COM

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PLACES TO GO Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce .......................... 7 Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce ....................... 7 Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau ...... 10-11 Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ................ 12 La Crosse County Convention & Visitor Bureau ......... 14-15 Manitowoc - Two Rivers Area VCB ........................... 16-17 Minocqua Area Chamber of Commerce .................. 20-21 Mount Horeb Chamber of Commerce ......................... 24 New Glarus Chamber of Commerce ....................... 28-29 Oneida Tourism ......................................................... 19 Portage Area Chamber of Commerce ......................... 32 Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce ..................... 33 Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau ....... 34-35 Wisconsin Welcome Center - Prairie du Chien .............. 33

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COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & MUSEUM “Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall” 78,000 s.f. 222 dealers - 444 booths. Enter 8am - 4pm, 7 days. Museum: 2,000 Christopher Columbus Souvenirs from Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition, 80 display cases & 300 running ft. wall displays. ATM on site. columbusantiquemall.com 920-623-1992 Phone/Fax. Buses Welcome.

ROAD AMERICA It’s fast family fun at Elkhart Lake’s Road America May thru September. Featuring motorcycles, vintage cars, IndyCar, World Challenge, IMSA Sportscars, Go-Karting and more. On-site camping available on public race weekends. Visit RoadAmerica.com or call 1-800-365-7223 for schedule. Youth 16 and under enter free.

MID-CONTINENT RAILWAY MUSEUM 55-minute train ride aboard vintage equipment. Three departures daily June 8 thru September 2. Weekends only May 11 thru June 2, & September 7 thru October 20. Gift Shop in Depot. Free parking & picnic area. From Baraboo take Hwy 136 west. Left on Hwy PF into North Freedom. 800-930-1385. www.MidContinent.org See ad page 30

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THE MINING & ROLLO JAMISON MUSEUMS Your underground adventure awaits! Tour the 1845 Bevans Lead-Zinc Mine, ride in a 1931 mine train, and tour exhibits of 19th century rural life in the Driftless Area’s Upper Mississippi Valley mining district. Open daily May-October, and by reservation. 405 E. Main St. www.mining.jamison.museum See ad page 31

MT. OLYMPUS WATER PARK & THEME PARK Lose yourself in an ancient world as you brave four thrilling lands at Mt. Olympus Water Park & Theme Park. Forty-four steep and slippery slides. Five hair-raising rollercoasters. Seven curve-hugging go-kart tracks. A titanic array of attractions, wet and dry, for all seasons. 800-800-4997. See ad pages 2 & 3

WISCONSIN DEER PARK Hand-Feed, Pet and photograph over 100 tame deer as you stroll through a natural 20 acre exhibit. Open daily May-October. 2183 Wisconsin Dells Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. 608-253-2041. www.wisdeerpark.com

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King, Queen and King Suites. Includes free hot breakfast, microwave, fridge, hairdryer, coffeemaker and alarm clock. 300 Capacity banquet hall for meetings/weddings. Pool and Jacuzzi. Restaurant within walking distance. Free high speed wireless internet and HBO Choice Hotel Privileges. 1345 Business Park Road. 608-987-4747. www.choicehotels.com

offers a wide variety of locations within walking distance to Mt. Olympus. Each registered guest receives FREE admission to Mt. Olympus Water Park & Theme Park, with Night At The Park for resort guests only. 800-800-4997. See ad pgs. 2 & 3.

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MUST SEES IN 2019

BAY BEACH AMUSEMENT PARK With over 100 years of entertaining families, Bay Beach has 22 rides for all ages. Tickets are just 25 cents. Ride the Zippin Pippin rollercoaster. Grab a gondola on The Big Wheel, take a spin on the Tilt-a-Whirl or hop aboard the miniature train. Take in all the views at the park located along the Bay of Green Bay.

LAMBEAU FIELD See the best sports museum in the state when you visit the Packers Hall of Fame. Get a behind-the-scenes look when taking a Lambeau Field Stadium Tour. It’s picture time at the Lambeau Leap statue in front of the stadium, and be sure to dine at the stadium’s famous 1919 Kitchen & Tap. Don’t miss the giant Lombardi trophy during your visit.

FARMERS MARKET ON BROADWAY One of Wisconsin’s largest farmers’ markets with over 150 vendors selling produce, prepared foods and handmade goods, happens every Wednesday in summer on Broadway Street. Hang out in the beer garden, listen to live music and enjoy one of the best atmospheres that downtown Green Bay has to offer.

1313 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay baybeach.org

1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay packers.com

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GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDEN

NEW ZOO & ADVENTURE PARK

A gallery where “the automobile is the art”. See 80 classic, muscle and race cars. From Corvettes to Cadillacs, the collection on display changes frequently, and has an auto selection that spans 100 years. Ever sit in a DeLorean? Here’s your chance!

This summer stroll the 47-acre garden and enjoy spaces like the magnolia grove, the rose garden and the children’s garden. Step inside the garden’s summer exhibit, Butterflies and Blooms and have that picture-perfect moment when a monarch lands on your shoulder.

See the wild animals…lions, wolves, giraffes, penguins, tortoises and so many more! Get hands-on at the petting zoo and feed the goats. Then head over to the adventure park to zipline, climb the rock wall and master the ropes course. A perfect stop for all ages.

400 South Adams Street, Green Bay theautomobilegallery.org

2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay gbbg.org

4378 Reforestation Road, Green Bay newzoo.org

Broadway St. between Walnut and Dousman downtowngreenbay.com


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The largest restaurant week in the state of Wisconsin! Over 60 locally owned restaurants offer discounted lunch and dinner meals. From fine dining to casual riverfront hotspots, this is the best tasting week you’ll ever experience.

Nine ships will line the shore of the Fox River in downtown Green Bay. Tour the ships and meet the captains! Book a sailing excursion, enjoy live music and entertainment and stroll the maritime marketplace. An event for the entire family.

A Green Bay tradition since the Lombardi era, training camp is a sight to see. Players ride bikes from the stadium to the practice field. Watch the team take the field and practice just feet from your bleacher seat. Practice schedule online.

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One-of-a-kind park space in the shadow of Lambeau Field. Full-size football field, huge playground, outdoor games and books on the plaza and even a 50-yard dash with a timer! Stop at 52 Below for a snack, Hinterland Brewing for a beer, or Leaps & Bounds for a coffee…all at Titletown.

Explore the beauty of the Fox River with themed tours aboard River Tyme. Enjoy cruising in a 1953 restored riverboat and see the city from a whole new perspective. 90-minute tours run May through October. Choose cruises like Summer Sunsets, Super Senior Discount and Margarita Monday!

1065 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay titletown.com

101 James Street, De Pere foxrivertours.com

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SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE This spiritual destination for visitors from all over the world is nestled on over 100 acres of God’s Country in the Mississippi River Valley. In addition to the many beautiful chapels, statues, gardens, and devotional areas, the Shrine has a full service café and gift shop open daily. 5250 Justin Rd, La Crosse explorelacrosse.com/arts-culture

GRANDAD BLUFF The 600-ft high bluff overlooks the city of La Crosse and provides a view of the Mississippi River Valley including the three states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. This stop is sure to offer you breathtaking views and a scenic drive on your adventure up Bliss Road. 3020 Grandad Bluff Rd, La Crosse explorelacrosse.com/things-to-do-in-la-crosse

RIVERSIDE PARK Located between Downtown and the confluence of the Black, Mississippi, and La Crosse Rivers. It is home to the La Crosse Queen, a paddlewheel replica. Visitors can take a daily sight-seeing cruise or a Friday evening pizza cruise. Take a walk through the Riverside International Friendship Gardens and enjoy the sights and smells they have to offer.

7 BRIDGES ROAD & THE VAN LOON STATE WILDLIFE AREA The historic McGilvray “7 Bridges” road trail is located in the Van Loon State Wildlife Area in Northwest La Crosse County. The trail is 1.8 miles long, one way. It contains a unique combination of five rare bowstring arch truss bridges and one low truss bridge which was adopted from Pierce County.

State Street, Downtown La Crosse explorelacrosse.com/sports-recreation

N8327 Amsterdam Prairie Rd, Holmen explorelacrosse.com/sports-recreation

THE GHOSTS OF HISTORIC LA CROSSE TOUR

SUNNY THE SUNFISH

Join professional storyteller Michael Scott on The Ghosts of Historic La Crosse Tour. Be ready for a spooky exploration of historic downtown La Crosse and allow him to introduce you to some residents who simply refuse to leave. 410 Veterans Memorial Drive, La Crosse explorelacrosse.com/road-trips-tours

A quick drive north of downtown Onalaska along the Great River Road (Hwy 35) takes you to the Sunny the Sunfish sculpture and a scenic overlook perched above Lake Onalaska. Take a quick picture with Sunny and then soak in the multifaceted hues over Lake Onalaska. explorelacrosse.com/signature-sights


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FESTIVALS RIVERFEST - JULY 3 – 6

COUNTRY BOOM - JULY 12 - 13

IRISHFEST – AUGUST 9 – 11

This family fun celebration has it all! Live music, performances (water ski show, flyboard, magic show – you name it) including 2019’s headliner and country artist, Morgan Wallen, and of course food and drinks. Don’t miss the area’s largest firework show!

It’s back for a second year and is bringing some big country acts to West Salem – we won’t mention any names… oh wait, yes we will! Kip Moore, Kane Brown, and Joe Diffie are just three of the many exciting performances you’ll see. Tickets are still available!

2019 marks the 15th year! Grab some Irish fare like corned beef cabbage and mash, banger and beef, and even Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake! Enjoy entertainment from 4 different stages. The Cultural tent features clog jam, a fiddle competition and much more.

Riverside Park - Downtown La Crosse explorelacrosse.com/festivals

Maple Grove Venues, West Salem explorelacrosse.com/festivals

1 Oktoberfest Strasse, La Crosse explorelacrosse.com/festivals

HOLMEN LOCKER AND MEAT MARKET

COULEE REGION CRAFT BEVERAGE TRAIL

Your one stop shop for all things local. Products include artisan cheeses along with cheese curds, farm fresh eggs, Knockwurst, smoked pork chops and much more. Thirsty? They’ve got over 130 different microbrews and 200 wines which also feature local Wisconsin breweries and wineries.

Follow the trail through the region’s 12 best wineries, local craft breweries and distilleries. You’ll be sure to have a good time! Pick up a brochure at the Visitors Center in Riverside Park and get a stamp at each location to be entered to win some awesome prizes including a 2 night stay in La Crosse County!

412 Main Street, Holmen explorelacrosse.com/shopping

410 Veterans Memorial Drive, La Crosse explorelacrosse.com

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WISCONSIN MARITIME MUSEUM

HAMILTON WOOD TYPE MUSEUM

Submarine tours year-round, weather permitting. Explore a fully restored WWII submarine, visit a 19th century port town, sail a boat in the Children’s Waterways Room, explore Lake Michigan’s shipwrecks — all at the Great Lakes’ largest maritime museum.

The Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum is the only museum dedicated to the preservation, study, production and printing of wood type. With 1.5 million pieces of wood type and more than 1,000 styles and sizes of patterns, Hamilton’s collection is one of the premier wood type collections in the world.

75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc wisconsinmaritime.org

FARM WISCONSIN DISCOVERY CENTER Experience Wisconsin’s rich agriculture industry through hands-on, interactive exhibits and watch a calf being born. Enjoy food at the café and take home some treats from our country store. Visit our website for more information. 7001 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc farmwisconsin.org

1816 10th Street, Two Rivers woodtype.org

MANITOWOC LINCOLN PARK ZOO

SEGWAY MANITOWOC-TWO RIVERS We offer tours on the two wheels of a Segway PT through historic Manitowoc. Starting in the heart of the city, tours include rides along the coastline including historic places and picturesque scenes, while learning about the rich maritime history of Manitowoc. You will also get a close up view of the U.S.S. Cobia WWII submarine. Call to make a reservation. glidenew.com

WISCONSIN COASTAL FOOD TRAIL

Beautiful zoo features just fewer than 200 animals including cougars, bear, eagle, lynx, wolves, bison, prairie dogs, reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. Enjoy education building, interactive learning, playground, activity trail and picnic areas.

Enjoy a food lovers adventure and seek out 14 different food producers every level of the food pyramid. This is the most diverse food trail in Wisconsin. It brings a different look every season. The trail is perfect for a romantic getaway or make it a family adventure.

1215 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc

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INDOOR FUN WHAT THE LOCK? We have three exciting escape rooms to test your mental skills. You will solve puzzles and find clues to escape within an immersive environment in a set time limit in one of our themed experiences. Can you escape?

THE BERNARD SCHWARTZ HOUSE (STILL BEND)

STRAND ADVENTURES

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Life Magazine Dream House. Experience his vision for how the average american family could live. Tours available on a limited basis throughout the year.

Indoor recreation like you’ve never seen, Strand Adventures will feature rock climbing walls, Crossfit, Ninja Warrior, kids play areas, birthday party rooms, indoor golf & batting cages, and much more!

1130 Washington Street, Manitowoc whatthelock.com

3425 Adams Street, Two Rivers stillbend.com

315 N. 8th St, Manitowoc strandadventures.com

BEACHES

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A place for kids to splash in the water and build sand castles, a walk along the coast with a loved one, exercising the dog in the water and on the sand, catch a wave surfing, fly a kite, or just relax in the sun. With 17 beaches to choose from, Manitowoc–Two Rivers has a beach for you.

Steeped with history and architecturally beautiful, lighthouses are some of the most popular attractions on Lake Michigan. Our area is proud to be home to three historic lighthouses: Rawley Point Light, Manitowoc Breakwater Light and Two Rivers North Pierhead that are each a sight to be seen.

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WILDWOOD ZOO PARK AND SAFARI CENTER

NORTHWOODS WILDLIFE CENTER

NORTHWOODS ZIP LINE ADVENTURE TOURS

The second largest zoo in Wisconsin offers up close and personal visits with a variety of creatures. Fan favorites include the dozens of miniature goats that mingle with visitors and the Budgie Encounter with hundreds of extremely friendly parakeets.

In addition to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife, Northwoods Wildlife Center offers education and tours where visitors can see some of their residents up close. Visit Hortense the turkey vulture and Candy the corn snake, among others. Tours available year-round.

Enjoy these eco-adventure tours where you “fly” 1,000 feet in the air over the forest, including a lake. In addition to zip lining, you can explore a number of other tours, including an aerial trekking tour, off-road Argo ATV tour or kayak the Tomahawk River on a guided tour.

10094 Hwy 70 W, Minocqua wildwoodwildlifepark.com

MIN-AQUA BATS WATER SKI SHOW

8683 S. Blumenstein Road, Minocqua northwoodswildlifecenter.org

SNOWSHOE BASEBALL

7849 US-51, Minocqua northwoodszipline.com

WORLD’S LARGEST PENNY

Head down to the Aqua Bowl on any Wednesday, Friday or Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the summer and enjoy the antics of the world’s oldest amateur water ski show team, comprised mostly of young, local people.

Watch the entertaining antics of local athletes as they play a game of softball played on snowshoes, using a 16-inch bat with no gloves. The weekly games have been amusing visitors Monday evenings throughout the summer since 1961.

This gigantic coin celebrates the success of Dr. Kate Newcomb’s effort to raise money for a new hospital. When she asked local school children to save their pennies in 1953, they responded with overwhelming enthusiasm and collected a whopping 1.7 million pennies!

422 W Park Ave, Minocqua min-aquabats.com

7197 Bradley Street, Lake Tomahawk minocqua.org

820 3rd Ave, Woodruff minocqua.org


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BOARDWALK ICE CREAM, FUDGE & GELATO

Stop in and enjoy 36 flavors of original recipe ice cream, fine chocolates, fudge, caramel apples, caramel corns, brittles, gourmet ice cream cakes, and an array of made-in-store treats!

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbetto. Over 20 flavors of freshly made cream and butter fudges and shave ice. We are part of Cheese Board of Wisconsin.

521 Oneida St, Minocqua facebook.com/DansMinocquaFudge

320 Oneida Street, Minocqua kilwins.com

8524 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua thecheeseboard.com

HISTORIC BOATHOUSES ON THE MINOCQUA CHAIN OF LAKES

FRED SCHEER’S LUMBERJACK SHOW

Cruise the Minocqua chain and view the beautiful boathouses that have graced the shoreline for nearly a century. The most iconic to the area may be the Eagles Nest, a stunning red boathouse on Lake Minocqua, visible from the Highway 51 bridge, south of town.

Watch as competitors duke it out in the “Olympics of the forest.” Comedy routines intermixed with the classic lumberjack events of log rolling, pole climbing and more entertain crowds through the summer. Don’t miss the kids’ Yo-Ho contest!

Minocqua Chain of Lakes minocqua.org

7849 US-51, Minocqua scheerslumberjackshow.com

DAN’S MINOCQUA FUDGE, INC. Largest selection of handmade chocolates in the Northwoods. 100 varieties of hard candy and taffy. Old-fashioned ice cream parlor. All in the heart of downtown.

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CHALET OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE Magical and whimsical, view priceless historic treasures and artifacts from every corner of the world! Discover the passions of world traveler Edwin Barlow who gifted his extensive collections, along with his Swiss Bernese chalet-style home, to New Glarus so visitors could enjoy the home and the contents. 618 2nd Street, New Glarus swisstown.com/attractions

SWISS HISTORICAL VILLAGE & MUSEUM Get a glimpse of Swiss pioneer life while exploring each of our 14 artifactfilled Swiss Historical Village buildings, including a settler’s cabin, collectibles shop, school, blacksmith, farm implement, bee house, church and more. 612 7th Ave, New Glarus swisshistoricalvillage.org

BADGER STATE TRAIL & STEWART TUNNEL

SWISS CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA

The Badger State Trail is a 40 mile trail covering farmlands, woods, rolling hills, scenic meadows, prairies, and several small communities. The highlight of the trail is the 1,200-foot long Stewart Tunnel, uniquely built on a curve so that visitors cannot see the other end when first entering the tunnel. Flashlights and jackets are recommended! Bike rentals and trail passes available.

The Swiss Center of North America celebrates Swiss heritage and culture. The Swiss Center offers an extensive library and genealogical materials, as well as a cultural museum exhibition of Swiss costumes, alphorns, art, cow bells and so much more.

418 Railroad Street, New Glarus swisstown.com/recreation

CHALET LANDHAUS INN & SWISS AIRE MOTEL

507 Durst Road, New Glarus theswisscenter.org

New Glarus has 14 cow statues painted by local artists scattered around the village. Can you find them all?

These Swiss themed properties offer warm hospitality and charm during your visit to New Glarus. The Chalet Landhaus also provides a full restaurant with traditional Swiss food and locally sourced meats, vegetables, and cheeses.

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FESTIVALS POLKAFEST - JUNE 7 & 8 Polkafest offers two days of free polka music and dancing - join us under the big tent to sip some local beer and kick up your heels! The festival pays tribute to the late Roger Bright, local musician and band leader who was well loved in the polka world.

BLUES, BREWS & FOOD TRUCKS & HEIDI FEST - JUNE 29 Bring a chair, spread a blanket, sip some local beer, and enjoy a wide array of flavors from local food trucks while you relax and enjoy the music! Free admission, food and beer available for purchase.

Downtown New Glarus swisstown.com/events

Village Park, New Glarus swisstown.com/events

NEW GLARUS BREWING COMPANY

SHOP NEW GLARUS

Tour the world famous New Glarus Brewing Company, perched on the hills above New Glarus. After your tour, sample the best beer in Wisconsin on the enormous outdoor patio overlooking woods and farmland.

New Glarus’ charming downtown hosts a wide array of specialty and boutique shops; home goods, locally made art & jewelry, imports, and antiques. Our restaurants offer the freshest farm-totable foods, as well as traditional Swiss cuisine.

2400 STH 69, New Glarus newglarusbrewing.com

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OKTOBERFEST - SEPTEMBER 26-29 Oktoberfest offers many spirited activities in downtown New Glarus including live music, great food, local beer, wagon rides, chainsaw carving, plus plenty of family fun. Live music in the festival tent all weekend! Downtown New Glarus swisstown.com/events

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RIDE! A 55-minute round trip journey on 1900-era train cars SEE! Railroad displays and restored railway equipment EXPLORE! The gift shop within an 1894 railroad depot OPEN DAILY: from June 8–Sept. 2 OPEN WEEKENDS: May 11–June 2 & Sept. 2–Oct. 20 DEPARTURES: 11am, 1pm, & 3pm* *Departure times may differ during special events. Call or see website.

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O&H DANISH BAKERY

RACINE ZOO

NORTH BEACH

A visit to Racine wouldn’t be complete without a stop at one of our charming bake shops! Discover our world-famous Kringle and all our delicious Danish delights! The Danish Uncle makes its own artisan breads and bagels fresh daily in our Marketplace that has more than 6,000 sq. feet of production and retail, including a deli and gift shop.

The zoo’s compact, 28-acre setting offers an easy walk for kids and seniors. Just for fun, visit two playgrounds, ride the Zoo-Choo Express train, lunch at the picnic areas or Max and Jenny’s Jungle Grill. Snack bar and playground are available.

Wisconsin’s first beach to be designated as a Certified Blue Wave clean beach by the National Clean Beaches Council. Come and spend the day on 50 acres of pristine sand and blue water located a few blocks from Downtown Racine.

5910 Washington Ave, Racine ohdanishbakery.com

2131 North Main Street, Racine racinezoo.org

WIND POINT LIGHTHOUSE

100 Kewaunee Street, Racine realracine.com/outdoors/north-beach

RACINE ART MUSEUM

Experience remarkable Frank Lloyd Wright designs with a visit to SC Johnson’s headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. Tours are FREE.

The Wind Point Lighthouse is the oldest and tallest working lighthouse on Lake Michigan. The 108-foot structure was built in 1880 to warn ships away from the shallow waters off Wind Point. Tower climbs are offered the first Sundays of June, July, August, September and October.

Home to the nation’s largest collection of contemporary crafts. These works include ceramics, fibers, glass, metal and wood. RAM’s exhibits change regularly making every visit a new experience. The exhibits - located on two floors of galleries, come from RAM’s permanent collections and works on loan from collections throughout the country.

1525 Howe St, Racine scjohnson.com

4725 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point windpointlighthouse.org

441 Main Street, Racine ramart.org

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One of Wisconsin’s oldest and most respected juried fine art fairs features more than 60 artists from around the country exhibiting works in a variety of media. The festival includes live music and performances.

This tour brings together the best professional and amateur athletes in the sport, all on North Beach in Racine. It creates the biggest, best watercross racing show in the world.

Presented by Racine Toyota & Racine Honda, this can’t-miss race offers great courses with perfect fall temperatures ideal for running. The 5K run/walk is a great option if you want to participate with family and friends.

500 Monument Square Dr, Monument Square racineartscouncil.org

100 Kewaunee Street, Racine prowatercross.com

Festival Hall - 5 5th St, Racine racinehalfmarathon.com

APPLE HOLLER

SPINNING TOP & YO-YO MUSEUM

Apple Holler is a farm-to-table restaurant, bakery, gift shop, orchard, and family farm, offering four-seasons of family fun and activities, including pick-your-own apples, peaches, pears and pumpkins PLUS orchard and farm tours, children’s programs, harvest moon hayrides, winter wonderland sleigh rides and barnyard animals to visit. 5006 South Sylvania Avenue, Sturtevant appleholler.com

Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum is a family friendly attraction in Downtown Burlington. Huge collection of tops, yo-yos, and related toys. Hands-on science. Field trips. Mystery Tours. Shows. Hands-on programs, hands-on toys! 533 Milwaukee Avenue, Burlington topmuseum.org

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