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Small town New Glarus cited in '7 Swell Spots to Travel the World Without Leaving the USA'

New Glarus Chamber of Commerce At this time of limited travel, if you live in the United States it may be less easy visit other countries on your bucket list. But thanks to the USA's longstanding history of immigration, there's plenty of international culture, cuisine, and customs that can be experienced right here at home. Notable among them are the various Chinatowns in New York City, San Francisco, and elsewhere, And here are five other destinations whose ethnic enclaves will transport you…

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Milwaukee's delightful Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

“Hip” is the best word to describe The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But this hotel also provides lots of luxury, as shown with a giant chandelier, beautiful art, and a fireplace with plenty of seating to visit or just relax.   Three of us had the pleasure of staying at this very special hotel during a recent trip to Milwaukee. Not only did we enjoy the spacious and comfortable lobby, where coffee is served in the morning and a happy hour of wine and small treats like pizza…

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Door County is fish boils, supper clubs, creameries, & cherry bounce

Door County is the vacation spot for anyone loving small, intimate lodging; water and boating; cherries; local shops; cheese; great cocktails and wine; fish boils; a traditional fish fry; and artwork. All of this is available in a small town atmosphere on a peninsula about three hours north of Milwaukee. On a recent trip, several friends and I headed to this area after spending three days in Milwaukee.read post

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Getting the inside scoop on foodie Milwaukee

How do you find out about all the hidden neighborhoods and history of a city? Three of us writers had a short time in the city of Milwaukee and wanted to savor as much as we could of the ethnic neighborhoods, architecture, and history.  We contacted Theresa Nemetz of Milwaukee Food and City Tours, who offered us a flavor of what one of their many tours showcased of the city... read post

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  • Max Pesling April 4, 2023 at 2:39pm
    I was thinking of heading out to Madison and Milwaukee this summer and came across this pretty good summing up of nearly two dozen of Wisconsin's top experiences: https://travel.usnews.com/features/top-things-to-do-in-wisconsin
  • Helen Brown March 1, 2023 at 10:55am
    Most people associate mape syrup/sugar with New England and maybe New York State. But it turns out Wisconsin is the USA's fourth largest producer, and Milwaukee's NPR radio station WUWM just recently did a report on maple sugaring and how it can be a cool winter travel experience for visitors: https://www.wuwm.com/2023-02-23/explore-the-sweet-side-of-wisconsin...
    Explore the sweet side of Wisconsin during maple syrup season
    For this month's Wandering Wisconsin segment we travel to Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville, WI to explore their many events for maple syrup seaso…
  • Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 10:42pm
    An interesting piece in Travel+Leisure about the town of Elkhart Lake, "poised to be the next great Midwest getaway" - judge for yourself: https://www.travelandleisure.com/elkhart-lake-wisconsin-small-town-...
    This Small Wisconsin Town Is the Perfect Midwestern Getaway — With Charming Hotels, a Jewel-toned L…
    Here's how to plan the perfect trip to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin's charming small town getaway.
  • Darryl Musick November 12, 2014 at 7:06pm

    This week's new edition of Accessible Attractions at The World on Wheels takes us to the very fun city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Julie Henning April 22, 2014 at 5:31pm


    From the Mississippi River to the top of the bluffs, La Crosse is a city where visitors can relish in the scenic beauty while taking in an abundance of outdoor summer activities. Visitors will enjoy the many outdoor attractions combined with the natural landscape that makes La Crosse unique.

    http://www.wisconsinparent.com/summer-activities-lacrosse-wisconsin/

    #travelwisconsin #traveltuesday9012382452?profile=original

  • Julie Henning April 9, 2014 at 5:04am

    Summer is almost here! Enjoy a list of some of the most family-friendly festivals in Madison, Wisconsin.

    http://www.wisconsinparent.com/summer-festivals-in-madison-wisconsin/9012390489?profile=original

  • Darryl Musick June 26, 2013 at 6:35pm

    This week's update for the Fields of Dreams on The World on Wheels takes us to Milwaukee for our pick for the best covered stadium in the league. It's Miller Park, home of the Brewers.
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Darryl Musick January 2, 2013 at 5:34pm

    Beer, brats, sports, and more...at The World on Wheels, we reveal the Best Accessible Destination of 2012: http://tinyurl.com/bhbhtc2
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Darryl Musick June 29, 2012 at 6:06pm

    The conclusion to our Milwaukee trip today at The World on Wheels. In the finale, we concentrate on Brewers baseball and Packers football. It's a sports filled report with a ton of pics, a brand new video, and it's online now: http://tinyurl.com/d95zho8
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Darryl Musick June 25, 2012 at 5:56pm

    It's a brand new week with a brand new series of reports here at The World on Wheels. Join us today as we visit the very fun (a lot more than I was expecting) city of Milwaukee. With a brand new video and lots of pictures...it's our first look at Brew City: http://tinyurl.com/7nlj94b
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
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