by Discover Wisconsin | Jun 29, 2016 | Arts & Culture, Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, History, Summer, Things To Do
We all know that Wisconsin is “America’s Dairyland” – it even says so on our license plates. But did you ever stop and think about just how many products, in addition to dairy, Wisconsin is responsible for? These farms, located in each part of...
by Discover Wisconsin | Feb 2, 2016 | Arts & Culture, History, Outdoor Recreation, Summer, Things To Do
At 430 miles, the Wisconsin River is the state’s longest river. There are about 25 towns to discover along the way, all of which offer a myriad of things to do both on and off the river. Whether you’re into exploring your surroundings in a more slow-paced setting or...
by Discover Wisconsin | Nov 9, 2015 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, Things To Do, Winter
It visits over 150 communities across Canada and North America, including several towns in Wisconsin. It’s the iconic Canadian Pacific Holiday Train and here are just five reasons why you should round up the whole family and see the CP Holiday Train in...
by Discover Wisconsin | Nov 1, 2015 | Arts & Culture, History
Aahh, weird Wisconsin, how I love you. Truth is, I appreciate a well-named town. And by well-named, I just mean strange. Here are 25–and believe me, that’s just a sampling–of Wisconsin’s oddly named communities: Arkansaw (Pepin County) Arkansaw, Wis. was...
by Discover Wisconsin | Sep 19, 2015 | Arts & Culture, Family Friendly, History, Outdoor Recreation, Things To Do
I do quite a bit of driving in Wisconsin. And so, I often find myself admiring those beautiful barn quilts strewn across our state in all of its Americana glory. I also often find myself wondering what the barn quilts are all about: Where did they originate and why?...
