10 Wisconsin Summer Vacation Destinations Away from the Crowd

>recreations of early life in Wisconsin, and the Oneida
1. BarabooNation Museum. Bay Beach Amusement Park appeals
Fun for the whole family! Learn about the fifteento children of all ages, and the low price can't be beat
species of cranes at the International Crane— rides are only 20 cents! At the National
Foundation and the history of trains at Mid-ContinentRailroad Museum, visitors can take a short jaunt on a
Railway Museum. Ride an elephant and feed camelsdiesel-engine train.
at Circus World. Let your imaginations run wild at Dr.7. Hayward
Evermor's Art Park, located south of Baraboo acrossHome to the great Birkebeiner cross-country ski race
from the Badger Ordnance Plant. Back in Baraboo,every winter, Hayward also offers summer fun. The
refuel after climbing the bluffs at Devil's Lake Statearea boasts 200 lakes and rivers, so fishing and
Park by indulging in a gourmet burrito topped withwater enthusiasts won't be bored. The nearby
cumin sauce at the Little Village Cafe.Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has miles of
2. Cassville/Prairie du Chientrails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
The Mississippi River and two state parks (NelsonTake a cruise on the Wilderness Queen or the
Dewey and Wyalusing) offer a wide variety ofDenum Lacey and watch for bald eagles, loons, deer
recreational choices, including boating, hiking, and eagleand black bear. Visit Scheer's Lumberjack Shows and
watching. Visit the Stonefield and Villa Louis Statethe National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
Historic Sites to learn about early European settlers8. Marinette/Peshtigo
to Wisconsin. Other points of interest: KickapooMarinette County bills itself as the "Waterfalls Capital
Indian Caverns, St. John Mine, the Cassville Ferry, andof Wisconsin" and publishes a helpful map listing
Fort Crawford Museum.fourteen falls on a scenic route. If you yearn for
3. Cedarburg/Port Washingtonadventure, try whitewater rafting on the Peshtigo
For shoppers and antique collectors, historicand Menominee Rivers. Visit the Peshtigo Fire
downtown Cedarburg offers many opportunities toMuseum to learn more about the Peshtigo Fire, a
indulge. For the family, there's Cedar Creekmuch more deadly fire than the Great Chicago Fire,
Settlement, Pioneer Village, and the Family Farm.which coincidentally happened the same day —
Picnic at Covered Bridge Park, featuring Wisconsin'sOct. 8, 1871.
last remaining historical covered bridge. Nearby Port9. Superior
Washington, located on Lake Michigan, has the charmThere's plenty to see and do in Wisconsin's sister city
of a New England fishing village. Visit the Lighthouseto Duluth. For outdoor enthusiasts, canoe on the Bois
Museum and Pier Street.Brule and hike in Amnicon Falls State Park or Pattison
4. Chippewa FallsState Park. (Both have beautiful waterfalls.) In
Rolling hills in the heart of central Wisconsin provide aSuperior, visit Fairlawn Mansion & Museum, the
beautiful backdrop. Take a tour of Leinenkugel'sOld Fire House & Police Museum, the S.S. Meteor
Brewery or the Cook-Rutledge Museum. For kids,& Maritime Museum, and the Superior Entry
visit the Irvine Park zoo or nearby Fort Bon SecoursLighthouse.
to see historical reenactments of the French fur10. Waupaca
trade era. For outdoor enthusiasts, bike on the OldHost to this year's Farm Technology Days, July 15-17.
Abe State Bike Trail or hike in Lake Wissota StateCanoe the Crystal River or tour the Chain O' Lakes
Park.aboard the Chief Waupaca sternwheeler on a
5. Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Spring Greennarrated cruise. Within Hartman Creek State Park, let
In Mineral Point, visit Pendarvis Historic Site to seethe kids play at the sandy beach of Hartman Lake or
how the early Cornish lead miners lived. Shop onfish in one of four lakes off limits to motorized boats.
historic High Street, and stop in at the Red RoosterBike the Ice Age Trail and view the Farmington
Cafe for a pastie. Outside of Dodgeville, visit FolkloreDrumlins, teardrop-shaped hills created by glaciers.
Village, then spend the rest of the day swimming andFor more information about the above locations, use
hiking at Governor Dodge State Park. Just down theour powerful search engine to find recreation, lodging,
road, visit the one-of-a-kind House on the Rock. Neardining, attractions, events, and shopping. Our
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6. Green BayXpress software. Choose from one of fifteen
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the Packer Hall of Fame. Did you know it's the oldestwithin 15 minutes, your site will be up and running and
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Heritage Hill State Park, site of four historical