Home of Indiana University, Bloomington is a hotbed of arts and culture in a scenic package. With paths criss-crossing wooded environs and winding past old limestone buildings, IU has the aura of an Ivy League school. Bookstores, record shops, restaurants, and bars are nestled around Kirkwood Avenue, which starts at the campus gates and extends for several blocks. Bloomington achieve a reputation as a food-and-wine destination. Just beyond the city limits, Hoosier National Forest awaits outdoor adventurers, and Lake Monroe offers boat rentals, hiking trails, fishing, and water skiing.
10 March 2024
BLOOMINGTON
13 July 2022
PORT WASHINGTON
Port Washington, with its touch of New England charm, is nestled on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Milwaukee. With its Art Deco lighthouse and picturesque harbor, it is as charming as any coastal village. Downtown is adjacent to the harbor and features the largest collection of pre-Civil War buildings in the state. Walking tours take visitors through the historic district, past lighthouses and memorials and into specialty shops such as an old-fashioned meat market and fish smokehouse. Enjoy lakefront festivals, spend a day sport fishing or bike the 30-mile Interurban Trail. Along the lakeshore, Harrington Beach State Park offers a mile of pristine beach along Lake Michigan. At this 715-acre state park you can camp, sunbathe, picnic, hike, bird watch, fish or practice astronomy.
For more information, log on to visitportwashington.com
19 June 2022
IOWA
Centrally located in the heart of North America, at the crossroads of the U.S. Interstate system, Iowa is the hub of hospitality. Temperatures vary enough by time of year to provide a wide range of outdoor activities - from crisp autumn color tours to cross-country ski treks through frosty winter wonderlands, from sunny springtime camping to statewide summer bike rides. Although Iowa is thought of as an agricultural state, manufacturing is the largest source of personal income. Iowa is the food capital of the world. It harvests more grain than any other state.
NICKNAME: THE HAWKEYE STATE
CAPITAL CITY: DES MOINES
STATE BANNER
The Iowa banner was officially adopted in 1921. The state flag consists of three vertical stripes - blue, white and red. The eagle carries the state motto: "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain".
STATE FLOWER: WILD ROSE
The flower was chosen as an Iowa symbol in 1897 because it decorated the silver service Iowans presented that year to battleship USS Iowa. Wild roses are found throughout the state and bloom from June through late summer.
STATE BIRD: EASTERN GOLDFINCH
The lithe, little "yellow canary" is plentiful in Iowa, often staying through the winter. Seeds from dandelions, sunflowers, ragweed and evening primrose are the main source of food for the eastern goldfinch.
04 July 2021
APPLETON
Appleton is the largest city in an urban area known as the Fox Cities - 18 communities along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. Appleton was hometown of Harry Houdini and is the location of the world's first home lighted by a central hydroelectric station, now the elegant Hearthstone Historic House Museum. The Building for Kids is one of the largest children's museums in the Midwest. In July and August the center's Butterfly House features hundreds of live Wisconsin butterflies. A bustling economy, low crime rate and bountiful recreational opportunities make Appleton a great place to live and visit.
With many fine stores for your shopping pleasure.
View taken from the top of the Zuelke Bldg.
For more information about Appleton, visit The Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau
19 June 2021
FOND DU LAC
The city of Fond du Lac is situated on the southern shores of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. The name Fond du Lac is a French term that translates loosely into "the foot of lake." The first light of dawn hits the water's surface and welcomes anglers to Lake Winnebago. A bike ride through past idyllic barns and over rolling hills ends with a story-filled lunch at an outdoor café. An evening stroll through downtown reveals art galleries, shops and classic Wisconsin supper clubs. With its convenient location at the base of Lake Winnebago and surrounded by Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Horicon Marsh, Fond Du Lac welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, any time of the year.
For more information, visit Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
29 May 2021
GREEN BAY
15 May 2021
KENOSHA
Located on Lake Michigan, Kenosha's crown jewel is its lakefront HarbourPark. The parkland setting along the waterfront blends beautifully with the adjacent historic downtown featuring shops, galleries, an outdoor market and eateries all linked by a vintage electric streetcar system. The city's lakefront museum campus includes the Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha History Center and the Civil War Museum, which examines the connection between the home front and the battlefront during the nation's bloodiest conflict. Outlet shopping, family festival, charter fishing and four historic districts round out the area's diverse attractions. The waters off the Kenosha shore have been listed as the highest catch area for big game fish in Lake Michigan over any other Wisconsin area.
This beautiful boat marina is one of many recreational facilities available. It offers easy access to the many boating events in Lake Michigan.
For more information, log on to visitkenosha.com
27 April 2021
JANESVILLE
Wisconsin's Great Outside
Nestled on the banks of the Rock River, Janesville is truly "Wisconsin's Park Place". It is all about the outdoors - over 60 improved parks and 30 miles of paved, off-road trails including the southern-most segment of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail with scenic views of the Rock River. Outdoor attraction include the 20-acre Rotary Botanical Garden. Approximately 20 percent of Wisconsin's buildings listed on National Register of Historic Places are found in Janesville, including the Lincoln-Tallman House - Wisconsin's only private residence where Abraham Lincoln slept. Five miles to the northeast, visit the Milton House Museum. This 1844 stagecoach inn was once a station on the Underground Railroad.
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545
Looking North from Court House
For more information, visit janesvillecvb.com
10 April 2021
WISCONSIN DELLS
Wisconsin Dells is situated in Wisconsin's Heartland, in the middle of
the southern half of the state. It's about 115 miles north west of
Milwaukee and about 50 miles north of Madison. "The Waterpark Capital of the World" boasts America's largest outdoor waterpark and largest outdoor/indoor combination, not to mention to the state's largest indoor waterpark. Water comes into play in other ways, such as sightseeing tours on the Wisconsin River aboard the world's largest fleet of "Ducks". Kayaking, canoeing, boating, parasailing, skiing and fishing will keep visitors busy from sunrise to sunset. Wisconsin Dells has earned its reputation as a world-class vacation destination.
For more information, visit wisdells.com
31 January 2021
LA CROSSE
Classic steam paddle wheelers still ply the Mississippi's waters at La Crosse. The city's Main Street ends at Grandad Bluff, which offers a stunning view of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Enjoy unique shops, museums, galleries and restaurants in the city's historic downtown. Designated Bike Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists.
Home to breathtaking landscapes, historic monuments and legendary parks,
the La Crosse Region boasts a plethora of outstanding sights.
For more information about La Crosse, visit explorelacrosse.com
15 January 2021
HAYWARD
A former lumbering town, Hayward keeps its past alive with the Lumberjack World Championships each summer. Fishing enthusiasts know it better as the home of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. The area is also known as the "Golf Capital of Wisconsin" with 18 courses within an hour's drive. People come to the Hayward Lakes to enjoy fishing and swimming, and to stroll the small town streets, stopping to buy a piece of freshly made fudge or a pair of moccasins.
For more information, visit haywardlakes.com
02 January 2021
PLATTEVILLE
The area around Platteville was one of the first to be settled by Europeans, who were drawn there by rich lead deposits. The lead miners gave Wisconsin its nickname, the "Badger State". Platteville's early mining heritage is showcased in two museums: the Mining Museum and the Rollo Jamison Museum with more than 20,000 items from the late 1800's. Founded in 1866 as the first teacher preparatory institution in the
state of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has a legacy
of academic excellence that has helped thousands of students find their
direct path to success.
The Pioneer Tower, University of Wisconsin, 1960
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin,
Platteville is a safe and vibrant, growing community with much to offer.
The largest community in Southwest Wisconsin, Platteville offers
outstanding recreational opportunities, entertainment, and vibrant
businesses.
For more information, visit platteville.com
22 November 2020
WAUSAU
Wausau positions itself as the best place in Wisconsin to play in the snow. The Nine Mile Forest is a premiere cross-country skiing facility with 33km of groomed trails including lighted trails for nighttime skiing. Sylvan Hill is home to the longest tubing hill in the state with six runs and two tow-lines. Complementing the city's Northwoods feel is a whitewater kayak course, a thriving arts community and the River District. Surrounded by woods, lakes, and hills, the Wausau area offers the combination of big city amenities with the look and feel of the great North-woods and small town hospitality.
For more information, log on to VisitWausau
13 September 2020
DOOR COUNTY
Named one of the "Top 10 Vacation Destinations in North America", Door County enchants more than two million visitors each year with its blend and of charm and elegance. With more state parks (5), lighthouses (10) and miles of shoreline (300) than any other county on the Great Lakes, the 70-mile-long peninsula combines pristine scenery and outdoor recreation with an acclaimed arts community and top-notch accommodations. Strong along the scenic shores, tour a historic lighthouse, take in one of the colorful weekend festivals, and by all means enjoy a fish boil. Take a scenic ferry to Washington Island to see the lavender fields that inspire Island Lavender Company and Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm.
Stop thinking about all the things you have to do, and start thinking about things you want to do. Delicious cuisines, a unique art scene, welcoming accommodation, and breathtaking views await you in Door County.
For more information about Wisconsin's Door County Peninsula, visit Destination Door County
08 August 2020
OSHKOSH
The city that never stops eventing
With more than 1,000 events annually, there is always something happening in Oshkosh, Wisconsin's Event City. More than 500,000 spectators from 60 countries come to Oshkosh each year to take part in the world's largest aviation event, EAA AirVenture. Oshkosh is also home to the premier country music and camping festival in the nation, Country USA. Located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh has an abundance of waterways and also offers world-class museums, art galleries, theater and musical productions and unique dining and shopping venues.
For more information, log on to visitoshkosh.com
11 July 2020
EAU CLAIRE
27 June 2020
MANITOWOC
30 May 2020
MILWAUKEE
Wisconsin's largest city boasts big attractions such as the Harley-Davidson Museum and MillerCoors Brewery. Must-see neighborhoods include Old World Third Street and the Historic Third Street, Brandy Street and the Historic Third Ward-home to the Milwakee Public Market. The 75-acre waterfront park hosts the world's largest musical festival, Summerfest, and more than a dozen major ethnic fests. Steps from the city, a recreational paradise includes parks, nature centers, bike trails and Lake Michigan shoreline.
Milwaukee is a city that cherishes its roots, but it is also a city that's growing and changing.
03 November 2019
MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL