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TM OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE Welcome Welcome to Wisconsin! As Governor it is my very special pleasure to welcome you to the great state of Wisconsin. From the Great Lakes to the mighty Mississippi Contents and the land in-between, we are home to a vast 2 Before You Begin landscape of beauty that includes woods, waters, 3 Region Map prairies, agriculture and cityscapes. In Wisconsin, 4 Northwest you will find small towns and back-roads filled with 16 Northeast charming hidden gems and deep history connected 28 East Central to nature. Our resort communities offer a relaxing 36 Central oasis while our urban cities pulse with excitement 42 Southwest 50 South Central and take fun to the next level. 64 Southeast Use this guide as your starting point to plan a 75 Index to Attractions Wisconsin getaway that will provide many fond 77 Index to Cities memories and adventures. And regardless of where 78 Tourism Contacts you choose to spend your vacation in Wisconsin, our special brand of warm hospitality is waiting for you. This publication was produced by the Enjoy! Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, Secretary. Published June, 2011 Wisconsin Department of Tourism 201 W. Washington Avenue P.O. Box 8690 Madison, WI 53707-8690 608/266-2161 800/432-8747 www.travelwisconsin.com Scott Walker Governor Before you begin... Travel How to use this guide Historical, heritage Green The Original Wisconsin Travel Guide and wildlife markers divides the state into seven color- There are nearly 500 Historical Wisconsin coded regions. If you know the region Markers placed along the state’s high- Tourism is big business in into which you’re traveling, follow the ways and byways. Each tells an inter- Wisconsin, color code to that section of the Guide. esting and informative Wisconsin story. Attraction information is arranged Distinctive brown-and- however, we alphabetically within destination cities. white highway signs mark the would be location of nearly 300 her- Indexes nowhere itage tourism sites – muse- without At the end of this book, you’ll find ums, historic districts and our three indexes. The first alphabetically buildings. lists all the attractions in the book, State highways are also diverse (pages 75-76); the second alphabeti- marked with signs carrying natural cally lists all the Wisconsin cities and an outline of binoculars, resources and towns in the book, (page 77); the third telling you watchable wildlife vast outdoor index lists “County, Community and is nearby. Area Tourism Contacts,” (pages 78- playground. Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads – preserv- Travel Green Wisconsin 80). ing some of the state’s most scenic, was initiated by the Attraction notes lightly traveled country roads – are marked with unique brown and yellow Wisconsin Department of The Original Wisconsin Travel Guide signs. Each is numbered and Tourism in 2006 to promote includes the mailing address, phone described on the state’s Rustic Roads number, website, season and hours of smart, environmentally Web site www.dot.wisconsin.gov/ operation for nearly 500 of the state’s friendly business practices. travel/scenic/rusticroads.htm. major tourist attractions. However, The first statewide there are many other interesting Road conditions certification program in the shops, parks, museums, scenic over- For a statewide report of detours, U.S., Travel Green Wisconsin looks and attractions that are not list- closures, traffic slow-downs or winter has become a model for ed. As you travel, let your natural road conditions, simply dial 511. curiosity and spirit of adventure lead sustainable travel efforts you to them. across the nation. As more Before driving a long distance to see Encourage sustainability and more travelers like you any single attraction, call ahead to be To underscore the Wisconsin Department of look to make your life a sure it will be open when you arrive. Tourism’s continuing commitment to stronger little more green, we hope Information for this guide was gath- recycling markets in Wisconsin and a healthier ered from the Tourism database in world, the inside pages of this publication are you’ll appreciate and May 2011. Things change; days and printed on a paper stock with a 30% post- support the tourism hours of operation may vary. consumer recycled content. The cover is businesses that are working printed on a paper stock with 10% post- Mobility impaired access consumer recycled content. The paper used is hard to reduce their own Many Wisconsin attractions provide certified by the Forest Stewardship CouncilTM, environmental impact. access for the mobility impaired. a mark of responsible forestry. As you travel, seek out However, because the definition of The information in this guide is also available the Travel Green Wisconsin “access” varies from attraction to online at travelwisconsin.com. Where logo. Businesses displaying attraction, this Guide makes no possible, travelers are encouraged to forego the printed publication in favor of the online the Travel Green Wisconsin attempt to identify or qualify that certification have access. Before you travel, call ahead content. demonstrated their to confirm access. Mixed Sources Product group from well-managed forests, controlled sources and commitment to sustaining recycled wood or fibre State Parks and Forests www.fsc.org Cert no. SW-COC-002880 ©1996 Forest Stewardship Council and preserving our state. Wisconsin has 103 state parks, We applaud them, and you, forests, trails and recreation areas. They offer an extensive variety of as dedicated stewards of recreational facilities, as well as Look for the leaf the land that is Wisconsin. diverse and beautiful scenery. Most It indicates certified Travel parks are open year-round; some are Green Wisconsin attractions For more information about seasonal. Daily or annual Park that have invested in sustain- Travel Green Wisconsin, visit Admission Stickers are required. able practices. In addition, look for “green tips” through- www.travelwisconsin.com. out this publication. 2 visit travelwisconsin.com Bayfield Wisconsin Region Map 453 Chicago, IL 184 314 Eau Claire 265 204 193 Green Bay 77 414 111 261 Hayward 268 273 87 196 191 La Crosse 312 146 176 132 277 129 Madison 359 93 241 114 341 204 77 Milwaukee 53 Apostle 214 395 82 268 137 153 258 322 Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN Islands 2 61 327 233 146 232 250 59 102 179 212 Prairie du Chein Red Cornucopia Cliff 138 313 149 127 139 201 197 227 215 251 Rhinelander Lake Superior 374 82 238 176 338 192 65 88 319 151 259 Rockford, IL 13 Bayfield Madeline Duluth Island 331 145 231 62 318 194 109 52 312 211 191 140 Sheboygan Port Wing Superior 13 La Pointe 312 233 236 43 304 239 175 141 311 275 170 218 89 Sturgeon Bay River Washburn 60 463 152 310 70 234 325 389 162 295 183 387 372 353 Superior Poplar Mileage between major cities 178 275 100 16493 144 140 181 175 193 58 201 149 136 223 Wausau Iron River Odanah Brule Ashland 190259124 132 8722053 116 206 102 159 114 115 175 273 103 Wisconsin Dells Brule Bad River 35 53 2 2 Montreal White River 35 DOUGLAS BAYFIELD Hurley Bois 27 Ironwood Solon Montreal River 2 Drummond Mellen 45 Springs 77 MICHIGAN MINNESOTA 51 41 Gordon 63 ASHLAND IRON Presque Clam Isle Cable Lake Glidden Manitowish Mercer Lac Minong Waters Vieux 2 Manitowish Boulder Land Desert Junction O’ Lakes 77 13 Turtle Flambeau 51 77 Flowage Lac du VILAS Butternut Conover Phelps r Danbury Hayward Flambeau 17 ive 63 Arbor St. R BURNETT Trego Stone Chippewa Park Vitae Eagle ix Woodruff Germain 70 Florence o Webster Lake Falls River 70 r WASHBURN SAWYER 70 2 Iron C 70 Hertel Spooner . 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