Wisconsin: Things to Do and See

1. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: Wisconsin is well known for its natural beauty created thanks in part to its seemingly endless waterways, one stretch of which is called Apostle Islands. The National Lakeshore encompasses 21 islands and the 12 miles of coastline opposite the islands in Lake Superior.  The islands are known not just for stunning views, but for unique rock outcroppings and caves that are well worth exploring if you can get to them.
2. Wisconsin Dells: Wisconsin Dells is the name of a popular resort city in Wisconsin and the dells it was named for, a stretch of rock formations and canyons in a gorge of the Wisconsin River. The dells are known for their unique beauty and are often visited by boat.
3. Milwaukee Art Museum: is comprised of three buildings on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee. The museum’s impressive collection includes more than 30,000 artworks from 15^th to 20^th century European and 17^th to 20^th century American artists of various mediums.  Some of the most famous artists whose work is on display include Degas, Rodin, Monet, Frank Lloyd Wright, Picasso, Joan Miro, and Warhol. It is also known for its impressive collection of works by Georgia O’Keefe, a Wisconsin native.
4. Lake Geneva: Lake Geneva is a resort city located on Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin. Historically the city has been a popular destination for Chicago citizens due to its convenient location on the railway, and today that trend has continued, earning Lake Geneva the nicknames “The Newport of the West,” and the “Hamptons of the Midwest.” Some of the lakeshore attractions include beaches, a yacht club, and an observatory.
5. Ice Age National Scenic Trail: Located along one of the routes of the most recent glaciations (Ice Age) this 1,000 mile long National Scenic Trail is a popular destination for short and long distance hikers. The route follows the terminal moraine, or glacial debris path, of what was once an enormous glacier.
6. Door County: The entire area of Door County makes the list of Wisconsin’s top places to visit because every summer the population explodes from 28,000 to the hundreds of thousands as visitors come from near and far to what many have called “the Cape Cod of the Midwest.”
7. Mineral Point: The tiny town of Mineral Point, with only 867 citizens, is one of Wisconsin’s most visited tourist destinations because of its historic dwellings. During the 19^th century the town was settled by Cornish immigrants from the Cornwall area of Great Britain, interested in lead mining, and today many of these Cornish dwellings remain at the state run historic site.
8. Great River Road: This section of state and local roads that follow America’s great river is a great choice for a scenic drive in Wisconsin. The Great River Road follows the course of the Mississippi River from its headwaters through 10 states to Louisiana. The Wisconsin section covers 250 miles, passing through 33 cities.
9. Minocqua Lake: Minocqua Lake is located in an area termed “Lakeland” in northern Wisconsin. The lake is a popular destination all year-round with excellent summer and winter recreation opportunities on or around the lake. There are also several resorts and vacation homes on the lake’s shores.
10. Milwaukee Breweries: Wisconsin’s largest city has long been a forerunner in the beer brewing industry. At one point the city was even home to four of the nation’s largest breweries, Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller, producing more beer than any city in the world. Today, the brewing industry in Milwaukie has changed and the city is quickly gaining a reputation for having some of the country’s finest craft breweries.
11. Jelly Belly Warehouse Tour:  Sweet sensations and a world of delight await you at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is designed so visitors can take a tour of their warehouse and taste the magic of the original gourmet Jelly Belly jelly bean. The 25-30 minute train ride makes stops at a variety of Stations with large screen video monitors showing the company's century of candy making and how we make candy corn, jelly beans, gummies and more. website
12. Taliesin: the home of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous American architects, and pioneer of what he called "organic architecture," in which buildings were designed to harmonize with their environment.