Thursday, August 15, 2013

Helpful Information About Wisconsin Getaways

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By Andrea Davidson


No matter what season it is, there are great, fun Wisconsin getaways any time of the year. Wisconsin is a land of many beautiful lakes so naturally boating, swimming and fishing is very popular here. In the winter time, you can enjoy ice fishing, ice boating, cross country skiing and more. No matter what the time of the year is, there is something fun to do.

One of the most popular tourist spots is Door County. Door County is well known for its delicious sweet cherries. Door County is a peninsula that juts out onto Lake Michigan from Green Bay. It almost feels like a seaside ocean resort. A number of state parks can be found on the peninsula. The lighthouses are favorite spots to visit. Make sure to enjoy the spectacular fish boils.

The north woods part of the state is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Eagle River is one the best fishing spots with lakes loaded with walleye, musky and bass. In the fall, the vibrant colors of the autumn leaves will leave you breathless. You do not have to be an experienced fisherman, the local expert guides will have you catching a ton of fish in no time.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin in Spring Green is a perfect field trip. There is also a wonderful outdoor theater nearby that puts on professional productions of Shakespeare. There are micro breweries, art galleries, cheese factories and wonderful restaurants too. The entire family will enjoy a day trip to Spring Green.

Lake Geneva is just a short drive from Chicago. It has wonderful golf courses. Kids will love the steam ships. They sponsor music and art festivals. There are some great hiking trails. This is a destination perfect for grown-ups and kids.

The state capitol, Madison, is one the best spots in the nation for bike riding. There are hundreds of miles of trails that circle around the three lakes, Monona, Mendota, and Wingra. The State Capitol is a replica of the Capitol in Washington D. C.. It offers tours every day. There is the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin. There are plenty of great parks. Madison has some great music clubs with fantastic blues musicians. If you love ice cream, you will love Madison because they make great ice cream there.

Devil's Lake in Baraboo is the most popular state park. Devil's Lake is a crystal clear bottomless lake that is surrounded by alpine cliffs rising above the lake shore. This is a favorite spot for rock climbers. Hiking is great here too. It is easy to understand why the Indians considered this a spiritual, enchanted spot.

These are just a few of the many fantastic Wisconsin getaways. Wisconsin has it all: hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, brat eating, beer drinking, plus cheese. The folks here are friendly and proud of their great badger state. It is a short drive to get here, with well maintained roads and first class hotels. If you need a place to get away to have some fun and relax, then you should put this on your list.




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