by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 22, 2014 | Fall, Food & Drink, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do, Winter
Gentlemen, our time is coming. As summer winds down, we say goodbye to lawn mowing and yard work, weddings and the summer soirees our wives and girlfriends adore. Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us, filled with lots and lots of family time and travel....
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 9, 2014 | Fall, Family Friendly, Things To Do
Just for you: my round-up of a few of Wisconsin’s best haunted houses, corn mazes, theater shows and more: Skelly’s Corn Maze Janesville Daily (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.) $7 maze, $4 wagon ride, $9.00/combo What to expect: Six-acre Adventure Corn Maze or...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 28, 2014 | Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
It’s Friday afternoon in a typical Wisconsin workplace, and you and your co-workers are discussing weekend plans. Someone says they’re going “up north,” and immediately, everyone has a general sense of what that means. It doesn’t matter specifically which town or lake...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 22, 2014 | Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Summer, Things To Do
Wisconsinites are downright passionate about their cheese curds. Some prefer fresh while others prefer fried. However, even within those two camps there are subtle taste preferences. When it comes to fried curds, some like lightly battered curds while others maintain...
by Discover Wisconsin | Aug 21, 2014 | Family Friendly, History, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
To be a kid in Wisconsin is a pretty awesome thing. Lucky for Mom and Dad, finding a place that offers hands-on activities, fascinating history and memories that’ll last a lifetime isn’t too tricky of a task! Here are just a few of Wisconsin’s top family-friendly...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jul 17, 2014 | Arts & Culture, History, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Things To Do
After spending five days exploring the Apostle Islands, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are five groups of people who need to visit this area of Wisconsin. Now, if you’re looking for over-commercialized shops, chain restaurants, and ginormous...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jul 3, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, Summer, Things To Do
Bayfield Race Week Regatta Where: Bayfield When: Monday, July 4, 2016 – Friday, July 8, 2016 Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Details: Head to the gateway of the Apostle Islands at Bayfield, Wis. for an exhilarating Independence Day celebration. There are eight races in...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jun 26, 2014 | Family Friendly, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Things To Do
About seven years ago, I made the decision to introduce my family to the wonders of camping, and I’m happy to say it’s become a tradition we all look forward to – even with the comedic stylings of Jim Gaffigan trying to convince us otherwise. Over those years, we’ve...
by Discover Wisconsin | Jun 11, 2014 | Fall, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Things To Do
Off the heels of an – um – impressive winter, there couldn’t be a better time to discover Wisconsin’s many bubbling and breathtaking waterfalls. Most are located in or around Wisconsin’s park system, so throw on your best pair of hiking boots, pack your camera and be...
by Discover Wisconsin | May 4, 2014 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, History, Things To Do
From off-the-wall festivals to outrageous legends, Wisconsin takes home top honors in the weirdness category. So when it comes to strange roadside attractions, it should surprise no one that the state boasts an impressive collection. Here’s your guide to seven...
