10 Wisconsin Summer Vacation Destinations Away from the Crowd

1. Baraboorecreations of early life in Wisconsin, and the Oneida
Fun for the whole family! Learn about the fifteenNation Museum. Bay Beach Amusement Park appeals
species of cranes at the International Craneto children of all ages, and the low price can't be beat
Foundation and the history of trains at Mid-Continent- rides are only 20 cents! At the National Railroad
Railway Museum. Ride an elephant and feed camelsMuseum, visitors can take a short jaunt on a
at Circus World. Let your imaginations run wild at Dr.diesel-engine train.
Evermor's Art Park, located south of Baraboo across7. Hayward
from the Badger Ordnance Plant. Back in Baraboo,Home to the great Birkebeiner cross-country ski race
refuel after climbing the bluffs at Devil's Lake Stateevery winter, Hayward also offers summer fun. The
Park by indulging in a gourmet burrito topped witharea boasts 200 lakes and rivers, so fishing and
cumin sauce at the Little Village Cafe.water enthusiasts won't be bored. The nearby
2. Cassville/Prairie du ChienChequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has miles of
The Mississippi River and two state parks (Nelsontrails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Dewey and Wyalusing) offer a wide variety ofTake a cruise on the Wilderness Queen or the
recreational choices, including boating, hiking, and eagleDenum Lacey and watch for bald eagles, loons, deer
watching. Visit the Stonefield and Villa Louis Stateand black bear. Visit Scheer's Lumberjack Shows and
Historic Sites to learn about early European settlersthe National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
to Wisconsin. Other points of interest: Kickapoo8. Marinette/Peshtigo
Indian Caverns, St. John Mine, the Cassville Ferry, andMarinette County bills itself as the "Waterfalls Capital
Fort Crawford Museum.of Wisconsin" and publishes a helpful map listing
3. Cedarburg/Port Washingtonfourteen falls on a scenic route. If you yearn for
For shoppers and antique collectors, historicadventure, try whitewater rafting on the Peshtigo
downtown Cedarburg offers many opportunities toand Menominee Rivers. Visit the Peshtigo Fire
indulge. For the family, there's Cedar CreekMuseum to learn more about the Peshtigo Fire, a
Settlement, Pioneer Village, and the Family Farm.much more deadly fire than the Great Chicago Fire,
Picnic at Covered Bridge Park, featuring Wisconsin'swhich coincidentally happened the same day - Oct. 8,
last remaining historical covered bridge. Nearby Port1871.
Washington, located on Lake Michigan, has the charm9. Superior
of a New England fishing village. Visit the LighthouseThere's plenty to see and do in Wisconsin's sister city
Museum and Pier Street.to Duluth. For outdoor enthusiasts, canoe on the Bois
4. Chippewa FallsBrule and hike in Amnicon Falls State Park or Pattison
Rolling hills in the heart of central Wisconsin provide aState Park. (Both have beautiful waterfalls.) In
beautiful backdrop. Take a tour of Leinenkugel'sSuperior, visit Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, the
Brewery or the Cook-Rutledge Museum. For kids,Old Fire House & Police Museum, the S.S. Meteor
visit the Irvine Park zoo or nearby Fort Bon Secours& Maritime Museum, and the Superior Entry
to see historical reenactments of the French furLighthouse.
trade era. For outdoor enthusiasts, bike on the Old10. Waupaca
Abe State Bike Trail or hike in Lake Wissota StateHost to this year's Farm Technology Days, July 15-17.
Park.Canoe the Crystal River or tour the Chain O' Lakes
5. Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Spring Greenaboard the Chief Waupaca sternwheeler on a
In Mineral Point, visit Pendarvis Historic Site to seenarrated cruise. Within Hartman Creek State Park, let
how the early Cornish lead miners lived. Shop onthe kids play at the sandy beach of Hartman Lake or
historic High Street, and stop in at the Red Roosterfish in one of four lakes off limits to motorized boats.
Cafe for a pastie. Outside of Dodgeville, visit FolkloreBike the Ice Age Trail and view the Farmington
Village, then spend the rest of the day swimming andDrumlins, teardrop-shaped hills created by glaciers.
hiking at Governor Dodge State Park. Just down theFor more information about the above locations, use
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