With so many unexpected adventures and places to discover in Wisconsin, why not plan your next vacation right here in our home state? Wandering Wisconsin, a WUWM series with Travel Wisconsin, brings you suggestions for great places to visit throughout the state.
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16 min
Find interactive art and dazzling light displays at GLEAM
GLEAM at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison is a unique opportunity to see the gardens illuminated at night and enjoy several interactive displays that play with the natural…
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20 min
Visit a megalithic site like Stonehenge right here in Wisconsin
Kinstone is a modern megalithic sculpture park that features massive stones and hand crafted buildings amongst the natural beauty the state has to offer.
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15 min
Enjoy live theater surrounded by nature at the American Players Theatre
Wisconsin is home to a Tony Award-winning theater — the American Players Theatre.
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16 min
Old World Wisconsin to celebrate 50th anniversary
For 50 years, Old World Wisconsin has been immersing visitors in the history of our state. The 600 acre site gives visitors a look into the daily lives of Wisconsin’s 19th century…
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12 min
Enjoy Native dance and culture at the 52nd annual Oneida Pow wow
The 52nd annual Oneida Pow Wow is happening June 26-28. The powwow draws 10,000 visitors to Oneida to experience traditional music and dancing.
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12 min
See all 15 crane species right here in Wisconsin
The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 crane species.
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20 min
Take an art class and connect with history and nature at Shake Rag Alley
Shake Rag Alley is an art center in Mineral Point that attracts visitors from Wisconsin and beyond, offering a variety of classes throughout the year.
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19 min
Racine Art Museum to host 17th annual PEEPS exhibition in April
Peep the PEEPS pieces at the Racine Art Museum's 17th annual PEEPS exhibition starting April 1.
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12 min
Wisconsin's first skating ribbon draws thousands to Boulder Junction Winter Park
The Glide is essentially an ice skating trail through the woods. Wisconsin's first skating ribbon, The Glide, opened in the winter of 2025 at the Boulder Junction Winter Park.
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15 min
Fond du Lac festival marks start of Wisconsin sturgeon spearing season
The Sturgeon Spectacular in Fond du Lac celebrates the start of the sturgeon spearing season with winter activities.
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12 min
Train for a biathlon at the Ariens Nordic Center in Wisconsin
The Ariens Nordic Center is an outdoor recreation center that's a certified U.S. Biathlon Training Center.
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12 min
Nutcracker in the Castle at Paine Mansion is an immersive twist on the holiday classic
The Nutcracker in the Castle begins Nov. 21 at the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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14 min
Find a treasure trail of public art in the Stevens Point Sculpture Park
For this month’s Wandering Wisconsin we’re heading to Stevens Point. There’s a sculpture park nestled in the woods there.
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10 min
Wisconsin's first state park celebrates 125th anniversary
Interstate Park hugs the western border of the state with Minnesota. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway runs through the park, creating stunning views of steep rock cliffs. The…
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17 min
The Driftless Region boast both beauty and unbeatable fly fishing
The Driftless Region is full of meandering streams and rivers with cold, spring-fed water pushing through the rocks — making it one of the best trout-fishing habitats in the countr…
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23 min
Explore scientific discovery, architecture and art at Yerkes Observatory
Yerkes Observatory near Lake Geneva is more than 125 years old, is the site of numerous scientific discoveries, is home the world's largest refracting telescope and has been visite…
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23 min
Explore scientific discovery, architecture and art at Yerkes Observatory
Yerkes Observatory near Lake Geneva is more than 125 years old, is the site of numerous scientific discoveries, is home the world's largest refracting telescope and has been visite…
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18 min
Madison's Concerts on the Square are 'one big picnic'
A 40-year tradition brings people to Madison's capitol square to enjoy food, friends and an array of music.
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17 min
Summer is prime time to visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline with unique features like sea caves and sandstone cliffs.
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12 min
The NFL Draft is coming to Green Bay, Wisconsin in April
There are events planned all around the Green Bay area from Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26.