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The state of Wisconsin is packed full of adventure as the gateway to the Great Lakes where visitors can explore outdoor fun all year long no matter the weather. Spending time near one of the Great Lakes offers relaxation and adventure with lakeside cottages offering stunning views and docks to take a kayak out into the water. Winter travellers, on the other hand, can take a snowmobile through various trails for high-speed fun complemented by stunning views and natural features.

Snow sports are a big deal in Wisconsin, so winter is one of the best times of year to visit. The more than 15,000 inland lakes are fun all year long whether you’re interested in ice fishing or swimming. Local cuisine also has plenty of special items to offer including all the cheese you could ever want. The National Historic Cheesemaking Center in Monroe draws in cheese lovers from around the world.

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Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, is a resort city famed for its Gilded Age Mansions, local beaches and its association with the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. The 19th-century Black Point Estate and Gardens was once the summer home of Conrad...
Door County
Door County in Wisconsin is situated between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, famed for its stretch of lakeside shoreline, beaches and wealth of nature parks. Peninsula State Park lies right along Green Bay and offers the sheltered cove of Nicolet...
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells is a fun city known as the water park capital of the world that’s also home to historical landmarks and brilliant natural features around the Wisconsin River. Travellers will never be short of things to do in town,...
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin famed for its association with beer brewing, motorcycles, museums and historical sites, plus arts and cultural institutions and family entertainment. Many of the breweries, like Lakefront Brewery, offer both brewpubs and tours to learn...

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10 Best Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells
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10 Best Things to Do in Wisconsin
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10 Must-Visit Small Towns in Wisconsin
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10 Best Things to Do in Lake Geneva
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Door County offers kid-friendly beaches, romantic walks along the shore, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and so much more on its stretches...
9 Best Things to Do in Door County
Door County offers a wealth of entertainment in the Green Bay area, from maritime museums to island retreats, urban adventure...
10 Best Things to Do in Milwaukee
The city of Milwaukee draws in countless visitors from all over the country and beyond thanks to its fascinating museums,...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Wisconsin Dells
The best things to do after dinner in Wisconsin Dells reflect the town’s warm welcome and friendly Midwestern vibe. You’ll...

Where & what to eat in Wisconsin

10 Great Restaurants in Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells is known as the ‘Waterpark Capital of the World,’ but its best restaurants put the city firmly on the foodie map too. Famed for its laid back supper clubs and lively sports bars, scenic Wisconsin Dells is a...
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is one of the best places to taste some of the best food that Wisconsin has to offer. You'll find a wide variety of offerings available, much of which centers on seafood due to the city's location on Lake...

Where to shop & what to buy in Wisconsin

6 Best Places to Go Shopping in Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Dells is a family-friendly city that’s filled with exciting water parks, spectacular nature, and tonnes of shopping. Whether you’re taking a break from exploring the thrilling attractions and stunning gorges and forests, or you simply love trawling for treasure, you can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the city’s most delightful shopping areas. Some stores double up as museums and...
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Where to go & what to do at night in Wisconsin

10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Milwaukee
Milwaukee has thrilling nightlife with opportunities for fun, whether you're looking to enjoy a relaxing stroll, grab a drink, or laugh the night away at a hilarious performance. You'll also find a retro arcade and an interactive murder mystery dinner...
10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Wisconsin Dells
The best things to do after dinner in Wisconsin Dells reflect the town’s warm welcome and friendly Midwestern vibe. You’ll find a huge range of lively amusement parks and corny roadside attractions, along with haunted houses, mini-golf, escape rooms, amusement...

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