Wisconsin - Madison, Milwaukee, Lakes, Apostle Islands

I grew up in Wisconsin and lived in Milwaukee for two years, so I wanted to share my Milwaukee with Richard. We stayed downtown in a hotel that was once the iconic Gimbels department store—now beautifully converted, with a view overlooking the river, Wisconsin Avenue, and the Milwaukee Art Museum on the lakefront. From our room, we could see the museum’s stunning “wings” open and close, a graceful dance of...

Over Labor Day weekend, we set off on a memorable trip through Wisconsin, filled with city sights, outdoor adventures, and time with family. Our first stop was Milwaukee, where we strolled along the riverwalk to visit the quirky and beloved Bronze Fonz statue, a tribute to the iconic character from Happy Days. We explored the striking Milwaukee Art Museum, with its wings-like architecture, and admired the grandeur...

Madison, Wisconsin — Badger Football Weekend, 2017 In 2017, we traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, for the University of Wisconsin’s opening football game of the season—a great way to experience the city and the traditions surrounding Wisconsin Badger football. We stayed at The Mansion Hill Inn, a historic mansion near the Wisconsin State Capitol, which put us within easy reach of downtown Madison and the...

One July afternoon, my sister Cindy and I were driving from Wausau to Green Bay, winding our way through central Wisconsin. Cindy knew the backroads well—this was her neck of the woods—and we pulled off in the small town of Weyauwega for a bite to eat. We found Susie Q’s Drive-In, a little roadside spot that looked like it had been serving up burgers and root beer since the ’60s. We were the only customers...