Wisconsin Day Trips: By Theme

by Mary M. Bauer

If you believe that Wisconsin only offers the Packers and homebrews, you've really been missing out! This handy guide covers dozens of unique attractions around the Badger State. You can take a simple day trip or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. No more information overload! Useful for singles, couples and families, this guide encompasses a wide range of interests. Wisconsin Day Trips By Theme is a great resource for visitors and residents alilke.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

312 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2005

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Truly something for everyone in this handy book. Not a true guidebook, but more of an idea book, as there are no maps or directions and only minimal information on each attraction. Contact information for each attraction is provided and you are advised to call for hours of operation, admission prices, etc. I can see pulling this book out for a last minute day trip as there are lots of great ideas to get you out of the house and exploring the state.

[Lissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is broken up into sections, such as: Amish Country, Extreme Adventures, Garden Tours, Lighthouses, Harley Trips, Romantic Getaways, my favorite: Waterfalls, and many more. Each section, with some overlap, gives maps, directions, area attractions, lodging, National Forests & Parks, museums, Landmarks, eateries and much more for what can be seen, visited, or experienced while taking in the reason you are there!

[Sherri · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked how this was done by theme so if you're interested in hiking, lighthouses, wineries, etc. it gives you the places to look at. You can always look further to see what else is offered in a particular area you're interested in. This is an ok place to start. I hadn't realized how much I've actually done in this state either....but more to go :)

[Paul Lunger · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who recently spent a week in the state of Wisconsin on vacation & fell in love with the state, my finding of Mary M. Bauer's "Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme" was a bonus which has given my ideas for whenever I make my next trip back to the Badger state. Across 16 distinct sections & over 200 pages this book has a little something for everyone & everything for anyone who wants to visit the state. A few of the places I know I got to on that recent trip, but there are enough varied itineraries that you could spend a month or more exploring the state & probably still not get it all done. This is a book I highly recommend for anyone who either lives in the state or is considering visiting since it'll be a nice addition to any tour guides you can get on the state.

[Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Already took one amazing long weekend using ideas from this book (to Cedarburg) and look forward to more. The book is organized by all types of activity you might be into or looking for on a Midwestern road trip... motorcycling, geology, museums, garden tours, etc. It highlights enough weird/obscure sights to see in Wisconsin to make for fun armchair traveling beyond the typical tourist guide.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Features dozens of destinations that I want to visit.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great way to find out about places around Wisconsin when you only have a day or two to travel.

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, concise guide organized by themes of trips: gardens, breweries, romance, etc.