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WisTravel.com I am proud to welcome you to winter in Wisconsin! Whether you enjoy snowy outdoor activities like skiing and sleigh riding or prefer to enjoy the scenery by looking out a window, the Badger State offers a variety of fun winter activities for everyone. For visitors looking to experience the uniqueness of a Wisconsin winter, activities such as snowshoeing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are offered throughout the state. Ice fishing is common on most of our beautiful lakes. If you’re looking to come in from the cold, Wisconsin has a great deal of museums, shops, and restaurants where you can grab a cup of hot chocolate and watch the snow fall from the warmth of the indoors. On behalf of the state of Wisconsin, welcome! We are happy to be the perfect destination for winter travelers and are excited you’re here. Sincerely,
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1308 Johns Street 2 Blks. N. of US Hwy. 18 (608) 935-3888
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Mauston 1001A Hwy. 82 E. I-90/94 Exit 69 (608) 847-2300
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Columbus Antique Mall & Christopher Columbus Museum 239 Whitney St, Columbus; 78,000 sq. ft. 200 dealers. Ph/Fax 920-623-1992. 8:15-4:00/7 Days www.columbusantiquemall.com “Wisconsin’s Largest Antiques Mall”.
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Cameo Antiques 827 Water St, Sauk City; 608-643-8000. 14,000 sq. ft. Antiques & Collectibles, Consignments, Appraisals. Hours: 6 days a week 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Wednesdays. www.cameoantiques.com “Big Shop Small Town Hospitality!”
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Mount Horeb TROLL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
HELLO! From the TROLLWAY Come discover the Treasures of the Trollway in Mount Horeb, WI, and share the beauty of our community. The Trollway is our Main Street guarded by trolls that have seemingly just appeared to welcome you!
2013—2014 Events Calendar* NOVEMBER 2013 9—Hospitality Day 9—Holiday Craft Bonanza 9-10—Quilt Show DECEMBER Weekends—Small Town Holidays 6—Friday Festive Eve 6-8—Caroling in the Cave of the Mounds 7—Friends of the Library Cookie Walk 13-15 & 20-22—Gingerbread House Display JANUARY 2014 4—Blue Mound State Park Candlelight Ski Weekends—Tyrol Basin’s Boardercross & Skiercross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle & Alpine Competitions Jan. 31-Feb. 2—Scandihoovian Winter Festival FEBRUARY 1—Blue Mound State Park Candlelight Ski 2—Ground Hog Day at Cave of the Mounds Weekends—Tyrol Basin’s Boardercross & Skiercross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle & Alpine Competitions 15—Landmarks Foundation Wine Tasting 15—Friends of the Library’s Death by Chocolate MARCH Weekends—Tyrol Basin’s Boardercross & Skiercross, Halfpipe, Slopestyle & Alpine Competitions APRIL 19-22—Earth Days at Cave of the Mounds 25-26—Village Wide Garage Sale
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MAY Weekends-Memorial Day thru Labor Day— Blue Mound State Park Interpretive Programs 3—High Tea at Old School House JUNE 5-8—Summer Frolic 7—Norsk Run 7—Blue Mound 9 and 18K Trail Run (National Trails Day) 8—WI State Parks Open House Day 8—Frolic Parade 13-15—Annual Spring Art Tour 14—Breakfast on the Farm 21—Annual Horribly Hilly Hundreds JULY 19-20—Annual Art Fair 19-20—Fire Muster 19—Sons of Norway Kaffe Stue AUGUST TBD—Trollway Daze Sidewalk Sale 1-4—Discovery Days at Cave of the Mounds 14—Landmarks Foundation Concert & Pie Auction SEPTEMBER 13—Annual Thirsty Troll Brew Fest OCTOBER 4-5—Annual Fall Heritage Festival 4—Sons of Norway Host Frokost 25-Nov. 1—HOLLOWeen at Cave of the Mounds 26—Tyrol Basin Ski & Snowboard Swap
*Dates are subject to change. Please visit our website or call us for current information.
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WOLLERSHEIM WINERY Named:
Winery of the Year
San Diego International Wine Competition San Diego, California ™ 2012
WINTER FAMILY FUN ON THE SLOPES 17 Slopes – 3 Triple Chair Lifts – Freestyle Terrain for all skill levels $12 Tuesdays – Tickets, rentals and lessons just $12 each* 4RY THE 4YROL !IRBAG s &RIDAY NIGHT ,ATE .ITE 'REAT .ITE
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3487 Bohn Road, Mount Horeb, WI
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Camelot Country Club • Horicon Wild Life Refuge Kettle Moraine State Park • Lake Winnebago
At intersection of US 41 & State 67 • McDonald’s - Burger King - Subway Susie’s Home Cooking - Bublitz Restaurant & Alehouse Shell - BP - Exxon Fuels
Country Hearth Inn & Suites 645 East Avenue, Lomira, WI 53048 Tel: 920-269-7477 Fax: 920-269-7738 *FREE WIRELESS I NTERNET Hotel Features Include: Complimentary Continental Breakfast Indoor Pool, Whirlpool • Iron & Ironing Boards • 25” Color TV, Premium Movie Channels Pay Per View Movies • In-room Coffeemakers • Exercise Equipment Microfridges - In Select Rooms AAA Three Diamond Rated
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Factory • Store • Museum Fresh Curds Mon. - Fri. Cheese • Ice Cream • Wine & More Watch Cheese Being Made Mon. - Fri. Mornings 20201 Point Creek Rd., Kiel, WI 53042 One hour south of Green Bay or one hour north of Milwaukee Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-4 • Sa. 8-12 920-894-3032 • www.henningscheese.com
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20 minutes east of La Crosse ~ 10 minutes from I-90 www.percheronparadise.com or getaway@percheronparadise.com
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WAUSAU THE BEST PLACE TO PLAY IN THE SNOW
N Largest Olympic STyle winter sports festival in the state
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The Badger State Winter Games tradition continues in the Wausau area! This iconic sports series offers individuals and teams of all ages the opportunity to compete in a variety of amateur events in the style of the Olympic games. The 2014 Winter Games will be held over three weekends in January and February and will include Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Figure Skating, Indoor Archery, Curling, Bowling, Billiards, and Clay Target competitions. For more information on all of the events and to register, visit www.badgerstategames.org. Athletes can also follow Badger State Games through Twitter and Facebook. 14
Downhill excitement Wisconsin’s premier ski destination is right here in Wausau at Granite Peak Ski Area. Every year Granite Peak invests in new features and amenities. The exciting additions this season include enhanced tree skiing, snowmaking and the new Sundance Patio Outdoor Firebar, providing great views of the slopes. The word is out on Granite Peak’s five terrain parks offering snowboarders 15 jumps and 35 jibs. Transworld Snowboarding Magazine has again rated Granite Peak in the top three “Snowboarding Parks in the Midwest” for the fourth year in a row. In addition to having the tallest vertical drop in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, Granite Peak has state of the art snowmaking and grooming equipment to make snow early and keep it late. The varied terrain at Granite Peak will keep skiers of all skill levels busy for days. You can’t find a better place to learn to ski than Granite Peak. The recent expansion of the beginner area includes two Sunkid carpet lifts and plenty of space to develop your skills.
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Snowmobiling A haven for snowmobilers, Wausau/Central Wisconsin offers fantastic winter scenery, wooded areas, the Wisconsin River Valley and 800+ miles of groomed trails. This expansive trail system is maintained by thirty snowmobile clubs and a fleet of 42 major pieces of grooming equipment to create one serious sledding destination. The area has a wonderful combination of the great outdoors with access to all the comforts of a metro setting.
Downhill excitement of a different kind can be found at Sylvan Hill Tubing Park. The park has the longest tubing runs in Wisconsin, featuring six chutes and two tow lines to take riders back up the slopes. There’s snow making equipment to keep the hill covered all season and a beautiful chalet with fireplace and snack bar. No need to bring your inner tube, they provide everything for you.
24 Hour Snow Conditions at VisitWausau.com and 888-575-SNOW (7669)
N best 3 day Weekend
A trip to the Wausau Area is a great way to stretch your discretionary dollars. Not only is it centrally located in Wisconsin, now when you can take a long weekend, you can save money by booking a special lodging package called “Three Day Weekend.” It’s simple. When you stay Friday and Saturday at the regular rate, Sunday night is free. With a three day weekend, it’s like getting two Saturdays for the price of one. Go to www.visitwausau.com to find a list of participating hotels.
Request your FREE copy of the Official Wausau/Central Wisconsin Visitors Magazine or view it online to start planning your get away today!
Cross-Country Skiing The Wausau Area has one of the premier cross-country skiing areas in the state. The Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area boasts 33km (20 miles) of picturesque scenery, lighted trails for nighttime skiing, and a comfortable chalet with rental equipment. There are three other cross-country skiing courses that accommodate all levels of expertise. Beginners will enjoy classical skiing across gently rolling terrain on the Ringle Trail. The American Legion Trail has a popular in-town location. Intermediate skiers can explore the Big Eau Pleine Park Trail, a scenic trail along the Eau Pleine Reservoir, featuring rolling and wooded terrain.
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We got you covered! This winter enjoy a great weekend get-away. Do some shopping with the girls or enjoy a hot-tub suite with a loved one. Looking for outdoor adventures? The Tomah area has over 270 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing and tubing. Enjoy a winter hike at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. Winter fun for indoor and outdoor enthusiasts! WISCONSIN’S CRANBERRY COUNTRY
Visit our website for a complete Calendar of Events.
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