Wisconsin

Door County, Wisconsin, is on the peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and is often nicknamed “the Cape Cod of the West” (or “Midwest,” depending on who you ask) because of the abundance of shoreline and other watery leisure activities to pursue there. Door County has everything you’d want in a getaway spot, from […]

Whether traveling to Madison, Wisconsin, for business or pleasure, you’re in for a treat. While the capital city is relatively small, it’s genuinely quite pretty in places. But not only that, it has quite a diverse culinary scene. It’s no surprise that Madison, like the rest of Wisconsin, is famous for its cheese (and cheese […]

Don’t be fooled by Bayfield’s small size, as it’s easily one of Wisconsin’s top places to visit. This coastal town is known as the Gateway to the Apostle Islands, including the only inhabited one, Madeline Island. Bayfield is fun to visit, as are the neighboring areas in Bayfield County, such as Washburn, Cornucopia, Barnes, Cable, […]

Whenever I hear the name Milwaukee, I think of Alice Cooper’s history lesson in the cult classic movie Wayne’s World. Whether he has the original pronunciation right or not, the word does come from Native American languages and means “good land.” And it certainly is, as visiting Milwaukee is one of the best things to […]

If you’re visiting Door County, Wisconsin, chances are you’re spending your days exploring the great outdoors through all the scenic hiking trails and parks that this region has to offer. Beautiful places such as Cave Point County Park and Washington Island are wonderful spots to explore all day with your family. But did you know […]

While the city of Milwaukee and the shores of Lake Michigan seem to get a lot of attention in Wisconsin, the capital city of Madison is a lovely place with quite a few fun things to do. This lakeside city is full of history, natural beauty, and local charm. In fact, this city, located in […]

Located north of Lake Winnebago and along the Fox River, Appleton, Wisconsin, is a small town with big-city culture, entertainment, and fun. Appleton is a part of three Wisconsin counties, including Winnebago, Outagamie, and Calumet, and is part of the Fox Cities metropolitan area. This small town is home to Lawrence University, one of the […]

Oshkosh is a small town in Winnebago County, right on Lake Winnebago. Named after the Menominee Chief Oshkosh, the city of Oshkosh has a rich history and culture. Although you may initially think of Oshkosh for its eponymous overalls (OshKosh B’gosh was headquartered here for decades), the city is so much more than that. Below, […]

Hayward is a quiet city surrounding Hayward Lake in northwestern Wisconsin. This midwestern town’s unique community offers surprisingly diverse tourist attractions. Surrounded by over 2000 freshwater lakes, including the intercity Hayward Lake, Hayward, Wisconsin, provides easy access to fishing, kayaking, ATV riding, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling. Nine trails crisscrossing 448 […]