Wisconsin

Pros: Beautiful State with wonderful family parks.
Cons: ~~~~~~

One of the great things about living in Wisconsin is that there are so many wonderful things to see. Having lived in Southern California most of my life, and then moving across the country almost two years ago, I’ve found so much of nature that I have...

Pros: none
Cons: overpriced, and the three major motels are owned by one person.

It pleases me to say “This is my 300th Review!” Since joining epinions on November 13, 1999, I have spent most of my time writing travel reviews from Australia to Budapest, to your local Holiday Inn Express. I want to share my thoughts on a lodging...

Pros: Kalahari Resort is worth the price.
Cons: Campus Inn - It should be condemned!

We stayed at several hotels during our vacation this summer through the Wisconsin area. There are two hotels that we visited that are not in the Hotels area of Epinions but really need to be mentioned. These two hotels made such an impression on us that...

Pros: Great Schools & hey! *I* am here!
Cons: Lack of Variety

When I moved from beautiful, sunny California to cold, snowy Wisconsin it was just a bit of culture shock. I was born and raised in Southern California. The only 2 times I ventured out of my golden state was to visit Las Vegas. It has been 16 months...

Pros: Ducktona, Falls Fest, Diners, Parks, and Friendly Neighbors.
Cons: The Dairy Queen Hill.

I grew up in a small town that was nestled between Milwaukee and Green Bay, sort of a secret from the busy world. It was called Sheboygan Falls and it is located in the heartland of my proud state of Wisconsin. It is almost a little sister city to...

Pros: Beautiful and peaceful area along the Wisconsin River. Watch the eagles soar.
Cons: It's a very long walk to the beach. There's no more overnight camping.

Mazomanie, called "Mazo" by those who love it, is an old railroad town located about 25 miles out of Madison. As you drive west on Highway 14, towards Frank Lloyd Wright's home, Taliesen, in Spring Green, you will begin to pass through small towns with...

Pros: Anything goes attitude, overall receptive to (nonpushy) strangers
Cons: Run down, rough town. Keep your guard up.

I had occasion to live in Duluth back in 1987. I noticed that while there was the usual socioeconomic strata, that there wasn't a really bad part of town. I thought Duluth had pulled off a major urban miracle until I crossed the Bing Bridge and found...

Pros: Amazing water parks. Great hotel. Wonderful vacation destination.
Cons: So big, you'll need your walking shoes. Bring your own food, concessions are expensive.

We just got back from our first family vacation to Wisconsin Dells. Our trip was a Fall vacation after Labor Day and over a weekend, so the crowds were gone, there were NO lines, but some places were closed for the season (Noah's Ark and some restaurants ...

Pros: Cheese, Best Beer, Festivals, Dells
Cons: Not a One!

What an incredible place Wisconsin truly is! Now mind you, I am not a Packer's fan - sorry Poneby - but Minnesota flows through my veins - and despite the Vikings consistent losing streak, I am a die hard Viking's woman.

What I speak to in...

Pros: very unique, tons of things to see and do
Cons: gun collection not for children, expensive with a large group

If you get a chance to visit Wisconsin do not miss this attraction!

House on The Rock is an architectural curiosity located in the town of Spring Green (not far from Madison).

You will know you are getting close when you see the...

Pros: Beautiful sunsets, great fishing, lots of wildlife.
Cons: In the middle of nowhere. Can't just run to the grocery store to get milk.

We were invited to a July, 2003 family reunion in Easton, Wisconsin and since we're not the camping ...

Pros: Slow easy living, no traffic jams, good place for raising a family
Cons: -

Almost daily I'm asked by people I come in contact with: "Why did you come here to Wisconsin NOW!!??" It's a question I ask myself often. I am a native of Southern California (Los Angeles to be exact). I'm used to some pretty...

Pros: You can take a break, ride a pontoon, and pet some dogs
Cons: I'm not living there

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Living On The Edge
It had been a tough year. Since I left the military I hadn't had a real vacation for over 4 years. I had been pushing myself more & more, working 6-7 days a week,...

Pros: In one place you can shop, relax, enjoy, and eat!
Cons: I expected more handcrafts, and my children wished there were more animals to pet.

For quite some time now we've (my husband and I) been hearing advertising on WCCO radio (Minneapolis, Minnesota) about this store in Roberts, Wisconsin called "The Country Store". Being a professional crafter and a craft lover, I...

Pros: unique exhibits, beautiful scenic area
Cons: a lot of walking, no strollers

No visit to Wisconsin is complete without a visit to The House on the Rock, a unique attraction tucked away in the hilly Lower Wisconsin River valley. Yes, it really is a house that sits atop a rock but it is also so much more.

It was...