Experiences

5 Overhyped Wisconsin Places That Look Better Online Than in Real Life

You'll find many online photos of these Wisconsin destinations showing beautiful, empty scenery. Yet these five locations are often anything but empty.

Climb Aboard the Scenic Fall Train in Wisconsin Everyone Is Talking About

Enjoy a scenic fall foliage train ride at the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in Wisconsin.

The Iconic Food Tradition You Absolutely Can’t Miss in Door County

Try a traditional fish boil at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.

This Small Town in Wisconsin is the Cutest Halloween Town I’ve Ever Seen

If you’re bored with pumpkin patches and corn mazes, it’s time to swap for witches' dances and casket races in Beaver Dam.

Why Ripon College Is One of My Favorite Haunted Places in Wisconsin

Ripon College is the best haunted place in Wisconsin because of all the stories it holds.

I Write About Flea Markets and Vintage for a Living, But This One in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Is One of My Favorites

It’s our own little piece of the famous Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market or Texas’ Round Top Antiques Fair right in the heart of the Midwest.

This Reinaissance Fair in Wisconsin Is a Magical Way to Spend a Summer Night

The Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha, Wisconsin has been a tradition for over 50 years. More than 200 artisans, along with many performers, make this event a marvel.

The Second Oldest Operating Drive-In Theater in Wisconsin Is the Ultimate Nostalgic Summer Activity

This drive-in theater in the Wisconsin Dells is only one of a few left in Wisconsin.

This Midwest Town Paints the Town “Yellow” With Its Beloved “Mustard Museum”

In Middleton, Wisconsin, mustard isn’t just a condiment—it’s a cultural icon. Discover the quirky charm, history, and community pride behind the National Mustard Museum.

Your Best Wisconsin Summer Experience Isn’t By Car, It’s on a Duck Boat

The Original Wisconsin Ducks are a longstanding Dells tradition.