by Discover Wisconsin | Oct 25, 2017 | Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Things To Do
As the days get colder and the trees barer, we begin to anticipate that dreaded season that comes after fall (I hear some people enjoy winter…I can’t relate). In an effort to make the most of what’s left of fall, we’ve created an autumn checklist, and with the help...
by Discover Wisconsin | Oct 18, 2017 | Fall, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
Fall is that short yet sweet time of year for Wisconsinites to really appreciate our state’s outdoors in its pure splendor. Cramped between the summer and winter seasons is a period where trees fade to a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, reds, and maroons....
by Discover Wisconsin | Oct 9, 2017 | Food & Drink, History, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
I’ve had the honor of experiencing some truly stunning, historically interesting and even exotic places in Wisconsin—some well-known, others well off the beaten path. But there’s one locale that piqued my interest the minute I stumbled across it online a couple of...
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 25, 2017 | Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Things To Do
Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, baked goods and hayrides…these are a few of my favorite things. What do they have in common? They can all be found in Wisconsin during fall! Our friends at Something Special from Wisconsin™ have helped us create the ultimate list of...
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 11, 2017 | Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, History, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
1. Lake Geneva Lake Geneva may be known as a summer hotspot in Wisconsin, but fall brings a whole new list of adventures! You can marvel at the beautifully dense fall foliage from a hot air balloon, or tap into your adventurous side on a zip line at Lake Geneva Canopy...
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 1, 2017 | Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, History, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Things To Do
The Great River Road is one of the best scenic drives in the entire state with some of the most beautiful locales along this side of the Mississippi River. Whether you are seeking a wild time with your best buds, a romantic getaway with that special someone, or you’re...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 30, 2017 | Food & Drink, Summer, Things To Do, Winter
Whether it’s that first get-to-know-you date with a perfect stranger, or a rare night out for mom and dad, there is more to date night than dinner and a movie (There’s nothing wrong with dinner and a movie, for the record.) In Wisconsin, you’re never too far from an...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 29, 2017 | Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, History, Things To Do
The leaves are changing, apples are ripe for the picking, and just about everything is pumpkin spiced. It’s fall in Wisconsin, and it’s time to celebrate! Grab that cozy sweater you’ve been saving all summer, bundle up the family, and head out to one of these...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 22, 2017 | Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Summer, Things To Do
Football season is right on our tails, and with it the time honored tradition that is the Wisconsin Tailgate. Here are some tricks of the trade to make this year’s tailgates easy, fun, and memorable. 1. Pack the perfect cooler: Pro tip: Use frozen water bottles...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 17, 2017 | Arts & Culture, History, Ho-Chunk Nation
As Wisconsinites, we laugh at the attempts of non-locals trying to pronounce many of our unique Native American town and city names. Although we love these places, how well do we know the history of their name origins? Milwaukee Translating to the “rich and...
