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The Historic Octagon House - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
The Historic Octagon House - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
This house was built in 1856 to be an Indian fort, and later was used as part of the Underground Railroad. There are 12 rooms in the home which features 9 passageways and a hand-dug underground tunnel. The house is a private residence now (and has been) but the owners do provide showings for a fee when reservations are made in advance.
Leinenkugel’s Historic Brewery Tour - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Leinenkugel’s Historic Brewery Tour - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Enter the world of the 7th oldest operating brewery in the nation. It all began when brewer Matthias Leinenkrugel brought his family to the US from Germany in the 1840’s. Although the family originally settled in Sauk City the third son, Jacob, traveled north to Chippewa Falls. He was convinced that the lumberjacks and lumber-booming economy of the area was an ideal location for his own brewery.
Wind Point Lighthouse - Wind Point, Wisconsin
Wind Point Lighthouse - Wind Point, Wisconsin
This lighthouse was built in 1880 and is the oldest and tallest in operation on Lake Michigan. The Lighthouse was fully automated in 1964. Caretakers live in part of the Dwelling with the other part being used as a town hall with the grounds being open to the public. The grounds are open every day of the year for your enjoyment. You can go anytime between sunrise and 11 p.m. when it is closed.
Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery - Highland, Wisconsin
Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery - Highland, Wisconsin
Taste these delightful wines produced from Wisconsin cherries, cranberries and honey. Of course there are the wonderful grapes that grow on the 16 acres located on the hill tops surrounding the winery which produce the wineries fabulous line of grape wines.
The variety of wines available at the winery will have you wondering if you can try and then buy them all! There is the dry red and dry white grape wines which begin the line for this winery. You have the choice of semi-sweet red, white and blush to also tempt your taste buds and for the sweet tooth among you there sweet grape wines, fruit wines and mead (honey wine) to finish off the choices.
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