http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:05:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/the-historic-octagon-house-fond-du-lac-wisconsin.html 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 ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/leinenkugels-historic-brewery-tour-chippewa-falls-wisconsin.html 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 ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/wind-point-lighthouse-wind-point-wisconsin.html 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 ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/spurgeon-vineyards-winery-highland-wisconsin.html Steelhead Fishing - Algoma, Wisconsin If you are looking for one of the most exciting types of fishing available for you it may well be steelhead fishing in the Lake Michigan tributary streams.  Here you will find the steelheads (rainbow trout) that have come in from the open waters of the ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/steelhead-fishing-algoma-wisconsin.html Cave of the Mounds - near Blue Mounds and Mount Horeb, WI This National Natural Landmark is an excellent way to get introduced to caving in the Midwest. The cave is recognized by the Chicago Academy of Sciences as "the significant cave of the upper Midwest."  Here you will be able to ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/cave-of-the-mounds-near-blue-mounds-and-mount-horeb-wi.html Canoeing Around the Apostle Islands The Apostle Islands are a group of more than twenty islands on Lake Superior found just off the Bayfield Peninsula in northern Wisconsin. The islands were the spiritual home of the Chippewa natives that lives in the area. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore also encompasses 12 ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/apostle-islands.html Spend a Beautiful Day at Peck's Wildwood Wildlife Park When traveling through the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin, you will find a wonderful place to visit. Peck's Wildwood Wildlife Park is located very close to the town of Minocqua, and makes a wonderful place for the whole family to get away ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/wildwood-wildlife-park.html   Harley Davidson Museum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin With 105 years of history under its belt the Harley-Davidson motorcycle will be honored with this new museum located in Milwaukee!  The museum opened its doors in July of 2008 to showcase the legendary Harleys by showing over 150 motorcycles, historical photos and biking apparel. http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/harley-davidson-museum-milwaukee-wisconsin.html     Museum of Historic Torture Devices - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Be so glad you are not forced to experience these items personally.  This is a collection from all over the world and located in downtown Wisconsin Dells. The displays include such things as Ÿ The Rack Ÿ Thumbscrews Ÿ The Inquisitor’s Chair Ÿ ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/museum-of-historic-torture-devices-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Mid-Continent Railway Museum - North Freedom, Wisconsin As of July 4, 2008 the railway museum is closed due to the flooding that hit Wisconsin this spring.  Check their website: www.midcontinent.org for updated information on this attraction. When the museum and train are working here is some information on the attraction. This is the ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/mid-continent-railway-museum-north-freedom-wisconsin.html   Extreme World - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin If you are interested in going to an amusement park while you are in the Dells then you will want to visit Extreme World where you can ride on the Skycoaster, try bungee jumping or any number of other rides.  Join your kids driving the ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/extreme-world-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Ghost Out-Post Haunted House - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin This place will offer you the scare of your life!  It’s dark, there is a man-eating rat after you, and the maze has you trapped with a bunch of twisted torture victims!  You will begin your adventure by hearing the executioner read a ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/ghost-out-post-haunted-house-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Dells Mining Co. - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Want to go digging for gems?  This place was established in 1989 for the purpose of mining natural precious and semi-precious gemstones from all over the world. You can sift through the gem rich soil and find all your gemstone treasures.  You keep everything you ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/dells-mining-co-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Ice Age Trail - Baraboo, Wisconsin This is one of the eight national scenic trails in the United States.  The trail spans approximately 1200 miles in Wisconsin.  There are only about 575 miles of the trail open to the public now for hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing.  The trail was established ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/ice-age-trail-baraboo-wisconsin.html   Devil's Lake State Park - Baraboo, Wisconsin The park is located along the Ice Age Trail with spectacular views from 500 ft cliffs.  There are miles of hiking trails, swimming areas of which there are two large sandy beaches, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, mountain climbing and a ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/devils-lake-state-park-baraboo-wisconsin.html   Timbavati Wildlife Park/Storybook Gardens - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Are you interested in experiencing an up-close and personal encounter with a variety of animals such as kangaroos, tigers, ant eaters, giraffe, zebra, alpaca, muntjac, white lion, colobus monkey, lemurs, binturog, Yellow headed Vultures, Kookaburra, African Crown Cranes, Spurthiged Tortoises, White neck Raven, ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/timbavati-wildlife-parkstorybook-gardens-wisconsin-dellswisconsin.html   International Crane Foundation - Baraboo, Wisconsin You are invited to visit a world renowned conservation center.  You will meet the ancient family of cranes at ICT.  You will be able to see the world’s rarest crane…the Whooping Crane….in a tranquil wetland. There are both paved and unpaved trails that wind through acres ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/international-crane-foundation-baraboo-wisconsin.html   Wisconsin Opry - Baraboo, Wisconsin This is Wisconsin’s oldest live family 2 hour Country Music Show.  Sizzlin’ fiddles and smokin’ guitars rip through the air at this show.  Enjoy the foot stompin’ songs and the beautiful melodies of the ballads of gifted vocalists.  Enjoy the antics that are unique to ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/wisconsin-opry-baraboo-wisconsin.html   Tommy Bartlett Show - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin For 55 years the Tommy Bartlett Show has been providing first-class family entertainment.  The show features thrill performers who entertain on the state of the Bartlett amphitheatre, Comedic Juggler TJ Howell, The Nerveless Nocks’ 65 foot Wheel of Destiny, Mr. Sound Effects, Wes Harrison, ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/tommy-bartlett-show-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Dells Comedy Club - Wild 4 Hypnosis Show - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Here is an opportunity to hear uncut, unrehearsed humor from Rich & Elizabeth Wylde with their talent in audience participation comedy.  It is the largest comedy club and home of theWild 4 Hypnosis in the Midwest.  The shows last ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/dells-comedy-club-wild-4-hypnosis-show-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Dells 4D Special FX Theater - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin If you want a different experience in a movie you will want to go to this 4D theater.  This fourth dimension in your movie experience will make you feel the movie come alive as you sit in your personal interactive special FX ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/dells-4d-special-fx-theater-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin-2.html   Dells 4D Special FX Theater - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin If you want a different experience in a movie you will want to go to this 4D theater.  This fourth dimension in your movie experience will make you feel the movie come alive as you sit in your personal interactive special FX ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/dells-4d-special-fx-theater-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Crystal Grand Music Theatre - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Come and enjoy the music in this 22 acre wooded setting where the theatre seats 2000. See such greats as Ray Stevens, The Charlie Daniels Band, Clint Black and many others. The ticket prices vary according to the entertainment so be sure to contact them ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/crystal-grand-music-theatre-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   The Broadway Dinner Theatre - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin The Dells offer you the opportunity to enjoy a dinner theater with a brand new state of the art theater featuring Las Vegas-style seating. Spend Christmas in the Dells.  Join the Broadway Dinner Theatre with the original holiday revue in the style of New ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/the-broadway-dinner-theatre-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Wisconsin Dells - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin The Wisconsin Dells is probably one of the most enjoyed areas for family vacationing in the Midwest.  The variety of activities and places to stay offer even the most discriminating as well as the cost conscious, the place perfect for your budget and taste. There are ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/wisconsin-dells-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Riverview Park and Waterworld - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin This waterpark was built in 1968 as an attraction to the Wisconsin Dells.  There are great rides both wet and dry in the summer.  There are also jumping pillows, Ferris wheel, go-carts, night pass and many others. The site is on 35 acres where ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/riverview-park-and-waterworld-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html   Holiday Stables - Rhinelander, Wisconsin Come to Rhinelander and do something that you have wanted to do for ages but just never took the time for, a horseback ride (and pony rides for the kids.)  You will be able to relax while going through the beautiful forest lands and think about ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/holiday-stables-rhinelander-wisconsin.html   Lumberjack Steam Train - Laona, Wisconsin Take a trip back in time with on the Lumberjack Steam Train vintage train from the 1800’s.  You can sit in a rare cupola caboose as you travel into an actual site of a Northwoods logging camp. The “4-spot” Steam Locomotive was built in 1916 by ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/lumberjack-steam-train-laona-wisconsin.html   The Turtle Flambeau Flowage - Near Mercer and Butternut, Wisconsin Enjoy the 19,000 acres of clear, sparkling water which was created in 1926 with the dam built to create a reservoir. If you enjoy solitude of a vast wilderness and want to fish for walleye, musky, and panfish you will love this ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/the-turtle-flambeau-flowage-near-mercer-and-butternut-wisconsin.html   Chippewa Flowage - Hayward, Wisconsin The Chippewa Flowage is a watery maze of islands and floating bogs a fabulous location for anglers and wildlife watchers. When the area was flooded it was the home to a small tribe of Indians.  In this water may be the home now to the largest ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/chippewa-flowage-hayward-wisconsin.html   Nicolet National Forest - Rhinelander, Wisconsin Vision yourself in an area of crystal clear lakes and streams, towering pines and hardwood forests and you will find you are dreaming of Nicolet National Forest.  It is a place where you can truly spend some time away from the noise, pollution and stress ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/nicolet-national-forest-rhinelander-wisconsin.html   Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - Park Fall, Wisconsin Are you into solitude or mountain biking, hiking or camping in some of the most beautiful land in Wisconsin?  Then you really need to come and visit Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. There are nearly 850,000 acres just waiting for you to explore.  It is open year ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/chequamegon-nicolet-national-forest-park-fall-wisconsin.html   Penokee Range - Hurley, Wisconsin Are you looking for a remote trail to hike?  Do you want to see someplace that not everyone in your hiking circle has ever been to?  Then you need to visit Penokee Range.  It is a remote ridge with an outstanding viewpoint.  It will soon ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/penokee-range-hurley-wisconsin.html   Apostle Islands - Northern Wisconsin There are 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland in the chain.  There are 18 campsites dotted across the islands for your enjoyment.  Along with camping there are wonderful opportunities to sail or take your boat out.  There are public docks on 13 of the islands ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/northern-wisconsin-tourism/apostle-islands-northern-wisconsin.html   Baumgartner's Cheese Store and Tavern - Monroe, Wisconsin This is Wisconsin’s oldest cheese store.  The store opened in 1931 offering some of the best made cheese ever (according to them J) If you want to try a variety of different cheeses and beers you can go next door to the tavern and ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/baumgartners-cheese-store-and-tavern-monroe-wisconsin.html   Milwaukee County Zoo - Milwaukee, Wisconsin If you want to spend the day at the zoo and you want to see a very nice one then you will want to see the Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee.  Here there are approximately 1,700 mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates representing more ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/milwaukee-county-zoo-milwaukee-wisconsin.html Dedicated to the long and colorful history of the circus, Circus World is located on the site of the original Winter Quarters of the famed Ringling Brothers Circus in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Visited yearly by nearly 100,000, circus enthusiasts are treated to a world of circus history. Circus World houses the world’s ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/2-circus-world-barabee-wisconsin.html If you are a visitor to Milwaukee and enjoy museums, a visit to the Milwaukee Public Museum should not be overlooked. Considered one of the best natural history museums in the United States, the museum houses more than six million objects. http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/3-milwaukee-public-museum-milwaukee-wisconsin.html Location: • 35 miles from Milwaukee • 55 miles from Madison • 75 miles from Chicago Eagle is a small community of some 5,000 citizens in southeast Wisconsin’s Waukesha County, home to an attraction that recreates the lifestyle and accomplishments of the immigrants and pioneers who settled Wisconsin. What was it like to live ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/4-old-world-wisconsin-eagle-wisconsin.html “Ten Chimneys” is the lavishly appointed home of two of the legendary greats of the theater, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine. The home has only been opened to the public since 2004. Any visitor who is even vaguely familiar with the history of theater in the United States and on ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/5-ten-chimneys-genesee-depot-wisconsin.html Just twenty miles west of Madison, Wisconsin, off U.S. Highways 18 and 151, between Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds, lies one of the Upper Midwest’s most spectacular natural wonders, the Cave of the Mounds. A “must see” for visitors to the area, the Cave has been host to millions of ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/7-cave-mounds-madison-wisconsin.html Folklore Village Farm, located at 3210 County Highway BB in Dodgeville, Wisconsin is a popular tourist attraction in the area. Founded in 1967 by Jane Farwell, an internationally known folk dance instructor, the community was set up and continues to be guided by her unique philosophy of teaching. The Village ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/8-folklore-village-dodgeville-wisconsin.html The picturesque little town of Mount Horeb is located in South Central Wisconsin on State Highway 18-151, sixteen miles Southwest of Madison. Located only three miles West of Mount Horeb is the popular attraction of “Little Norway” which is named for the beautiful valley in which the site is located. ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/9-little-norway-mount-horeb-wisconsin.html Water park fun and adventure is waiting for you in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin at the Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park. Wisconsin Dells can be found in the southwestern part of the beautiful state of Wisconsin. This theme park is truly a perfect family destination because there are things to ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/14-water-park-fun-mt-olympus-wisconsin-dells-wisconsin.html Victorian America is alive and well in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Prairie du Chien is in the southwest corner of Wisconsin, and is home to Villa Louis, which is a typical Victorian country estate that has been completely restored. It is found at 521 North Villa Louis Road. Visitors to ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/15-experience-victorian-america-prairie-du-chien-wisconsin.html Mineral Point is a small, picturesque town located in rural Southwest Wisconsin, an area of farms, rolling hills and winding country roads. In the early to mid-nineteenth century, lead miners who had immigrated to Southwestern Wisconsin from Cornwall in England began mining the area. Many-faceted craftsmen, they constructed deep shaft ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/southern-wisconsin-tourism/20-pendarvis-house-mineral-point-wisconsin.html Air Venture Museum just may be one of the only museums that you can literally fly into, if you have your own plane; however don’t despair, you can also get to this museum by car as well. Located in Oshkosh on 3000 Poberezny Road, the first thing you will notice about ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/10-air-venture-museum-oshkosh-wisconsin.html At 150 years old, La Crosse is the business center of western Wisconsin. It is the largest city in the area and is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city itself is a mix of historic gems waiting for you to explore. Reflecting the grand Victorian lifestyle, the ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/11-exploring-la-crosse-wisconsin.html All aboard! Next stop - the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, located at 2285 South Broadway. Billed as having one of largest historical railroad collections in the country, this indoor/outdoor museum offers an in-depth look into America’s railroad past. Trains and more trains as far as the eye can ... http://www.wisconsinbeautiful.com/central-wisconsin-tourism/13-national-railroad-museum-green-bay-wisconsin.html