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Wandering Wisconsin

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With so many unexpected adventures and places to discover in Wisconsin, why not plan your next vacation right here in our home state? Wandering Wisconsin, a WUWM series with Travel Wisconsin, brings you suggestions for great places to visit throughout the state.

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The Grilled Cheese Sandwich Championship is as Wisconsin as it gets 11.04.2024 10:10

What began as a way to raise awareness about the important role that Wisconsin’s dairy farmers play in the state’s economy now draws thousands of people from around the country to Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Visit the Milton House, Wisconsin's only certified stop on the Underground Railroad open to the public 27.02.2024 15:55

The Milton House in Milton, WI served a safe harbor for freedom seekers in the 1800s.

Hot air balloons take flight in the cold at the Hudson Hot Air Affair 17.01.2024 11:28

There’s an opportunity to see dozens of hot air balloons rise into the sky in unison next month in Hudson, Wisconsin. It’s called the Hot Air Affair, an annual tradition that attracts balloonists and spectators from around the state.

Plan a winter getaway to some of the best ski terrain in Wisconsin 18.12.2023 10:26

We help you plan a winter ski trip to the Granite Ski Area near Wausau.

Dazzling La Crosse holiday lights display draws crowds and creates community 22.11.2023 9:50

The La Crosse Rotary Lights attracts visitors from around the state and beyond to take in the elaborate display.

Take a ghost tour by trolley in Door County this Halloween season 18.10.2023 11:01

It's the Halloween season and there are tons of activities to enjoy around the state. If you're up for a bit of a scare and a good history lesson, then look no further than the Trolley of the Doomed. It's a ghost tour offered by Door County Trolley Inc.

Wisconsin’s cranberry season is ripe with fall colors and activities 22.09.2023 11:46

Wisconsin is the largest grower of cranberries in the world, and it’s harvest season. Right now, about 270 cranberry farms in Wisconsin are flooding their fields to harvest the state’s fruit.

Plan a trip to Eau Claire to see tons of public art 24.08.2023 13:05

Eau Claire has a free sculpture tour with more than 150 pieces of public art. There are also murals and studios to check out there.

History and wonder come to life at Baraboo's Circus World Museum 27.07.2023 18:13

You can feel like a kid again at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Visitors are welcomed to a sprawling 64 acre experience that includes shows under the big top, musical performances and a chance to dive into the state's history.

200 artists, 40 venues, 4 days of music: Plan a trip to Appleton's Mile of Music 20.07.2023 15:49

The Mile of Music is a music lovers’ dream come true. You can see 200 artists perform all within one mile of Downtown Appleton over four days and — it's free!

Female cheesemaker blends traditional Dutch heritage with Wisconsin cows to make award-winning gouda 22.06.2023 11:20

June is National Dairy Month so for this month's Wandering Wisconsin, we're talking cheese.

Spring is the perfect time to visit the rushing waterfalls in Marinette County 11.05.2023 11:05

Marinette County is home to 15 waterfalls and spring is the best season to visit because of the rain and snow melt.

Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail offers unique experiences for both casual and experienced hikers 08.05.2023 16:38

Wandering Wisconsin explores the unique experience the Ice Age Trail, one of the country's 11 National Scenic Trails, has to offer to hikers.

A giant cephalopod fossil, underground ponds & cave crystals: Things you'll see at Cave of the Mounds 16.03.2023 15:00

WUWM & Travel Wisconsin brings you suggestions for great places to visit throughout the state each month in Wandering Wisconsin. This month we’re talking about one of the state's National Natural Landmarks, Cave of the Mounds.

Explore the sweet side of Wisconsin during maple syrup season 24.02.2023 10:50

For this month's Wandering Wisconsin segment we travel to Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville, WI to explore their many events for maple syrup season.

The American Birkebeiner: The celebrated annual skiing festival in Hayward, WI 03.02.2023 15:00

For this month's Wandering Wisconsin segment, we travel to Hayward, WI to explore an annual outdoor skiing event with historic roots that are centuries old.

A 200 foot whale, a giant carousel: What you'll find at The House on the Rock attraction 15.12.2022 9:50

For this month's Wandering Wisconsin conversation we take you one of Wisconsin's most unique and eclectic attractions, The House on the Rock.