There’s A Lot to Love About Wisconsin Best Westerns

Hailey Rose

September 12, 2022

Photo Credit: Best Western

Ready to discover the great state of Wisconsin? Whether you’re looking to get outdoors, head to the city, or take a road trip, there’s a Best Western nearby to call home for your next stay. Keep on reading and plan your next Wisconsin travel adventure today while enjoying the great value and many amenities at Best Western with over 40 locations across the state such as free breakfast and pools!

Outdoor Lovers

Photo Credit: Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau

Let the outdoor adventures begin and head to the northern portion of the state for endless recreational opportunities to make for an unforgettable trip! On your way north, start your excursion in Green Bay, right along the shores of Lake Michigan and home to an array of other scenic waterways. Stop by Bay Shore County Park for incredible views of the Niagara Escarpment and bay of Green Bay. There is a series of hiking trails that take you along this natural formation. Or, if you’re wanting to explore on water, head to the bay for access to boating, sailing, and fishing! When the day reaches its end, Best Western has a home for you right in Green Bay. Check here for amazing amenities at a great value!

Continue north to the Northwoods to the small town of Eagle River, Wisconsin! Eagle River is the perfect place for any outdoor lover, home to the world’s largest chain of 28 lakes and several scenic trails open for exploration. Rent a watercraft of your choosing from Boat Sport Marina. Or head for the wilderness on any of these trails in the Vilas County area. Click here to pick your path. Keep an eye out for wildlife including loons, whitetail deer, and black bears! Settle in after your day’s adventures right into a comfortable and affordable Best Western in the heart of Eagle River. Book your room here.   

Reaching the tip of the great state, lies the spectacular Superior, on the western end of Lake Superior, one of the great lakes! An outdoor explorers fan-favorite is Pattison State Park, holding the tallest waterfalls in the entire state of Wisconsin. The park is vast in size and offers 1,400 acres of outdoor activities including a lake with sandy beach to relax, camp sites, and a variety of hiking trails with different intensities. And the best part? Best Western is there for you with a home away from home right in downtown Superior. Click here to book your stay and plan your outdoor adventures.

City Lovers

Photo Credit: Destination Madison

This one’s for all the city lovers! Head to the capital city of Madison, Wisconsin and check out its most popular attractions like the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol building. Dive deeper into its history by heading inside to explore on your own or take one of the many offered tours. This building is the center of downtown Madison, surrounded by several businesses and fantastic restaurants like Graze, that create all of their dishes using local ingredients fresh from Wisconsin farmers.

For more of Wisconsin’s locally fresh foods, walk the Dane County Farmers Market that goes right around the Square, or the grounds around the capitol building. They offer a series of different markets throughout the week to explore such as Wednesday Market and Saturday on the Square. Each market carries Wisconsin produce, baked goods, and so much more! For more information on times, directions, and list of Wisconsin made products click here. And while you’re in the Madison area, Best Western offers several hotels for you to call home during your next stay. Check out their great valued hotels in Madison with amazing amenities here.

Just south of Madison lies the big city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, otherwise known as, ‘Brew City’. Make the most of your city visit and take a classic brewery tour, either on your own or on a beer tour bus around the city! A tour highlight is the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery in the middle of downtown Milwaukee. But there are so many more craft beer breweries worth your while in this big city! 

Another main attraction of Milwaukee is the Milwaukee Art Museum showcasing over 30,000 pieces of art from all different eras and from around the globe. In addition, this museum is the world’s leading repository for artwork by untrained artists. Rock on to some more musical art and see some of your favorite musical artists at the world’s largest music festival, Summerfest, hosted right here in Milwaukee. Book your stay today here at the many Best Westerns in Milwaukee and live in luxury while you visit and enjoy the city!

Road Trip Lovers

Photo Credit: Destination Door County

Get ready to hit the road! Listen up road trip lovers because this will take you through a four stop trip around the corners of our state, starting in the Northeast.

Stop 1: Sturgeon Bay. Begin your journey in the Northeast arm of the state in Sturgeon Bay, located near the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. They take pride in their maritime history. It is home to two state parks, Potawatomi State Park and Whitefish Dunes State Park, as well as the iconic Sturgeon Bay Pierhead Light. After a long day on the road and discovering Sturgeon Bay, kick back and relax at the Best Western Maritime Inn.

Stop 2: West Baraboo. Head South to the middle of the state to West Baraboo, home of Devil’s Lake State Park. It is the ultimate road trip destination offering several scenic drives showcasing the beauty of West Baraboo. If you’re feeling up to it, keep on driving, or settle in at the Best Western Baraboo Inn, and enjoy their many amenities.

Stop 3: Eau Claire. Next, travel to the Northwestern end of the state and continue your road trip to Eau Claire! This town has something in store for everyone, whether you’re a lover of the outdoors or the city! Click here and check out all the outdoor adventures that await. Or explore the city and shop the lavish local shops downtown, like Tangled Up in Hue, showcasing over 150 works of artists and crafters.  Along with that, there are several other shops to choose from and you’ll see them all here! Once you shop til’ you drop, Best Western is there for you to relax at the Best Western Plus Eau Claire Conference Center.

Stop 4: Oshkosh. For the fourth and final stop of your road trip, arrive in the Eastern Central region of the state, Oshkosh! A must-see attraction during your stay is the EAA  Aviation Museum, which holds more than 200 historic airplane exhibits and other fascinating displays cherishing our past. Oshkosh is also home to many waterways, however, I bet you’ve never traveled a body of water in a tiki hut! That’s right Cruisin Tikis Oshkosh will take you on an unforgettable ride on the Fox River. To end your day, unwind at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Conference Center and reminisce in comfort about the memories you made on your road trip across Wisconsin.

Now that you’ve seen these featured highlights of what Wisconsin offers, you can be sure to have a successful trip while staying at Best Western! Whether you’re looking to get outdoors, head to the city, or take a road trip, Best Western always has a place for you to call home. Start planning your next Wisconsin travel adventure with great value and many amenities varying from 40 locations across the state to enjoy.

Be sure to check out this map of all the Best Western’s throughout the state here:

Hailey Rose: Writer for Discover Mediaworks. A born & bred Wisconsinite with a love for fishing, hunting, and enjoying the great outdoors.

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