Eastern Shores Insight into Wisconsin's History
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nchanting gardens, vintage aircraft and uplifting live music all await motorcoach groups visiting the Eastern Shores region. Spanning Appleton to Lake Geneva, this region and its art museums, theaters and historic attractions are excellent additions to your itinerary.
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APPLETON
id you know that Harry Houdini grew up in Appleton? Begin your tour with a visit to the History Museum at the Castle. Here you can experience some of Houdini famous tricks through hands-on experiences and learn why he called Appleton home. Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the Fox River and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Afterwards, head over to the Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass, which holds the largest, most representative collection of glass paperweights in the world. With nearly 5,000 on display, you will be awed by the beauty and intricacy, and you’ll never look at a paperweight the same. Art galleries, boutiques and gourmet restaurants greet visitors along downtown’s College Avenue, and you can indulge in retail therapy with a stop at Fox River Mall, the largest shopping center in Wisconsin. Hearthstone Historic House Museum, the first residence in the world powered by Thomas Edison’s centrally located hydroelectric system, offers guided tours back to the early days of domestic electricity. The 1882 Victorian mansion features original light fixtures, woodwork and stained-glass windows that will impress any group.
History Museum at the Castle
Lake Lawn Queen
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