Small-Town Wisconsin: Fun, Surprising, and Exceptional Road Trips

by Mary Bergin

You know the adage. Good things come in small packages. Here’s dozens of delicious little destinations that delight travelers who crave fun, safe, surprising, and under-the-radar escapes from big-city bustle and congestion. Time to downshift and discover the natural beauty, unique spirit, and enduring character of unusual burgs of Wisconsin. An eclectic mix of communities makes the cut for this selective guide to rural treasures, many of which are lesser known because of limited or no advertising. Visit for an hour, day, overnight or longer. All these special places have a population of no more than 5,000 people, and many have less than 1,000.

200 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2023

Reviews

[Gerald Matzke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a quick look at small towns in Wisconsin. The author often speaks from her own experience and that sometimes limits what can be said. I’m sure it’s hard to keep to a few paragraphs to describe history and current places and activities. As a frequent visitor to Northeast Wisconsin, I enjoyed that section of the book. This would be a good read if you are planning to visit Wisconsin and you would like to get a feeling for its small towns.