About clowns in Wisconsin, where coulrophobia rules at a Manty B&B
What’s the difference between a clown and a mime? Not much these days because neither is talking, at least to me. Widespread chatter – make […]
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Green Lake B&B honors rich resort heritage
The Winnebago tribe knew of the lake as Daycholah, a beautiful, mysterious and magical body of water that seemed to have no bottom. It was […]
Boutiques for bowser: Seven pet-friendly hotels
Dog lovers who don’t want to leave their pet at home might think campgrounds and the occasional cabin are their only options for full-family getaways, […]
Lovely lodging of 2015: from Midwest spa, farm to historic Cusco hotel
Feeling at home while away is a beautiful thing, but definitions of comfort differ. I liked the looks of these places while at work during […]
Canoe Bay owner shows how to live grand in tiny houses
Dan Dobrowolski understands the growing curiosity to live large in a small space, and others are noticing his efforts from coast to coast. The owner […]
Green Fountain B&B in Waupaca serves other meals, too
Booking a bed and breakfast at the Green Fountain Inn could mean lunch or dinner, too, if you time it right. Accommodations at the Waupaca […]
Grand Hotel: How to save money while savoring the landmark resort
Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel – unusual because of its appearance, architecture, attitude and location – soon goes into hibernation for six months. The Michigan summer […]
Garmisch Resort: Old World, backwoods mix near Cable
When I think about classic summer resort design in the Midwest, Old World architecture isn’t the first thing to come to mind. That is a […]
Inside a $4,000 suite at Potawatomi Hotel
The Potawatomi this month open a new restaurant and 19-story hotel in Milwaukee, and the project is remarkable for more than one reason. In each […]
B&B is retired tugboat on Mississippi River shore
Around the time Jonathan Lucroy hit his second RBI double during the All-Star Game in Minneapolis, I sat 15 miles east, without a television, clue […]
Frank Lloyd Wright sites likely to gain UNESCO status
Savvy international travelers pay attention to UNESCO World Heritage Sites because on this list are the planet’s most awesomely significant destinations. What makes the cut? […]
Lodging where music is taken seriously
It’s pretty easy to find lodging and live music under the same roof, especially on weekends or in metro areas, but rare is the business […]