New NYC views, Cirque show spin, Black heritage tours
The U.S. Travel Association gathers writers from around the world once a year, to explain what makes our country worth visiting. Fifty countries were represented […]
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New retreat, chalk fest, Beatles fest, Birkie events
Plenty of summer remains, and we have fresh ways to make the season feel special. — New near Bayfield is Wild Rice Retreat, a $10.4 […]
Bus trips, roomy rentals, new maps, getaways
Much evidence points to the lifting of our pandemic fog. Van Galder Tour and Travel has resumed organizing group trips, close to home and to […]
Take 12: Pandemic Pivots
The best place to take a quick pulse of tourism news and health in Wisconsin is the annual state conference for people who work in […]
Take Ten: for your Valentine
The month of love has arrived, and for some of us it will look remarkable different this year. Our tolerance level for an in-restaurant meal […]
Travel stats, film fests, BOW, Harley draws
Research posted by the U.S. Travel Association, a nonprofit that advocates travel to and throughout the United States, reveal our antsy nature and wanderlust. Among […]
Ice castles, Winterfest, cooking classes, cocktail contest
End-of-year holidays are history, so now what can preoccupy your time and mind? Opening as soon as weather allows, likely mid to late January, is […]
Classic cars, Harleys, mazes, container bar
Lovers of nostalgia and simpler times, this one’s for you. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva, has partnered with American Classic Rental to loan […]
A big cheese, private dining, new zoo baby
My dairy farmer father for many years held a side job: hauling milk (stacked in steel cans, no less) by the truckload from the neighborhood […]
B&Bs, PACs, supper to go, virtual tailgates
Bed and breakfast operators intend to do good as they mark Arbor Day and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, founded by the late U.S. […]
Ice bars, ice castles, MKE coat check, PEEPS show
At this time of year, bellying up to the bar for a cold one can be taken literally. Glistening ice bars – ice sculptures with […]
Quick takes: Spiders, elephants, magic, more
Milwaukee County Zoo is preparing for the arrival of Belle, which will be the zoo’s third female African elephant. Belle is 38 years old and […]