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 | Jul 13, 2015 | Arts & Culture, Things To Do
Wisconsin is known for dairy products such as cheese and milk, which is usually associated with our mouth-watering food. However, Wisconsin uses dairy products in more ways than just one. Handmade soaps in Wisconsin not only encompass many unique scents and designs,...
by Discover Wisconsin | May 22, 2015 | Food & Drink, Things To Do
Fact: Wisconsin has mastered the “World’s Most Complex Cocktail.” This should shock no one. Have your happy cows, California, and your Land of 10k lakes, Minnesota, but when it comes to vodka and tomato juice, that crown belongs to Wisco. From the...
by Discover Wisconsin | Apr 28, 2015 | Fall, Family Friendly, Food & Drink, History, Summer, Things To Do
When two of Wisconsin’s largest industries—agriculture and tourism—come together, it’s called agtourism (or agritourism). And as you can imagine, it’s a huge deal here in America’s Dairyland. When you embark on an “agventure,” you’ll meet bakers, brewers,...
by Discover Wisconsin | Feb 25, 2015 | Food & Drink, Things To Do
Anytime us sconnies travel outside the state and mention we hail from America’s Dairyland, we’re inevitably met with a response about the state’s notoriety for its cheese production. The conversation usually goes a little something like: Other person: “So, where ya...