Raising a Mai Tai to Wisconsin’s Tiki Bars

Posted on: 5/23/2013

Dreaming of warm weather and tiny-umbrella-clad cocktails? The tiki bar phenomenon is a fun, kitschy American take on tropical style. You can relax with exotic drinks among palm tress, volcanoes, hula girls, fish traps, torches, and wood carvings. Plenty a Wisconsin tiki bar can make those dreams come true.

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The A-Z of Wisconsin Cheese Curds

Posted on: 5/7/2013

Yellow or white, fried or fresh, seasoned or plain, but always a tasty treat. Wisconsin Cheese curds are usually made from fresh cheddar, mozzarella, or Colby, and yes, they really do squeak when you eat them!

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Find a Warm Welcome at Wisconsin's Pow-Wows

Posted on: 4/23/2013

Have you ever heard of a Native American pow-wow, but weren’t quite sure what it was? Maybe you’ve wondered if you can visit a pow-wow, or if it’s a sacred ceremony not open to the public. Read on for a few things you need to know about Native American pow-wows in Wisconsin.

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And on That Farm, He Had a Wooly Mammoth

Posted on: 4/21/2013

It’s 1964, and a man cutting a drainage ditch through Kenosha farmer Frank Schaefer’s field hits something. Something that knocks him clean off his feet.

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Unique Charms: Wisconsin’s Boutique Hotels

Posted on: 4/18/2013

In Wisconsin, boutique means unique. We’ve rounded up some of Wisconsin’s favorite boutique hotels, so that whether you’re visiting from afar or looking for an escape that’s close to home, you can find the brand of “unique” that fits your perfect getaway.

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Wisconsin Getaway Ideas: Oshkosh

Posted on: 4/14/2013

“Wisconsin’s Event City,” Oshkosh is home to over 1,000 events and festivals, including the famous EAA AirVenture and the Country USA music festival. The city on the western shore of Lake Winnebago also has more than its share of year-round fun. Check out our top picks for an Oshkosh weekend getaway, any time of year.

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Pabst and Milwaukee Becoming Synonymous Again

Posted on: 4/4/2013

As the fortunes of the Pabst Beer brand declined, so did the site of the former brewery. Abandoned for a decade, it was not until 2006, when Milwaukee philanthropist Joseph Zilber set out to create an entire community at the Pabst complex, one built with sustainable building practices, which would save and repurpose as many of the historic buildings as possible.

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Wisconsin Architecture’s Unique Appeal

Posted on: 3/21/2013

Wisconsin is known nationally for its state parks, lakes, and rolling hills. But the state’s man-made beauty is just as fascinating. From grandiose to off-the-wall, Wisconsin architecture has something to capture every visitor’s interest. Here’s a sampling of our favorites!

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The Luck of the Draw: Wisconsin Casinos

Posted on: 3/19/2013

Step into a Wisconsin casino and the atmosphere is magic. The bright lights, the sounds, the excitement that spreads across game floor – there’s nothing like it. With 23 million visits each year, Wisconsin casinos are some of the hottest spots in the state. But what makes ours unique is that our 28 casinos are owned by 11 Wisconsin American Indian Tribes. If you love rolling the dice as much as we do, don’t leave these places off your list.

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Win a Wisconsin Skiing Getaway to Granite Peak

Posted on: 12/19/2012

How would you like to spend your season at one of Wisconsin’s premier skiing destinations without spending a cent? Granite Peak in Wausau boasts 75 runs over 400 acres, and the Midwest’s longest and highest ski lift. And with the Wisconsin Skiing Sweepstakes from Travel Wisconsin and our friends at Discover Wisconsin, you can scope out the slopes for yourself.

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