Last minute vacation spots in Wisconsin you may not have heard about
Last minute vacation spots in Wisconsin you may not have heard about
Enjoy some fun in the sun before summer is over!
Are you in need of a vacation? We have listed below some of the best spots to travel around Wisconsin as a last minute getaway that will be unforgettable.

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La Crosse County is full of exciting activities the whole family will enjoy. Two of the best activities to choose from are paddling and biking around the city.
Take the family on a gentle canoe ride through relaxing wetland courses, or enjoy kayaking adventures along the La Crosse River. Canoe trails surrounding the area, making it one of the best paddling destinations around.
La Crosse County’s picturesque bluffs make for some of the best road and mountain biking in the world with over 100 miles of maintained bike trails and paths. La Crosse is also considered having the most bicycle friendly business per capita compared to any other city in the state of Wisconsin.

La Crosse
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La Crosse
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If you haven’t yet planned your vacation escape to Lake Geneva, now’s the time to start planning! One of the best ways to explore around the beautiful is by boat and the Lake Geneva Cruise Line is waiting for you. You can choose from a wide variety of sight seeing cruises that provide an up close view of the beautiful attractions on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Door County summers are one of a kind. It’s time to soak up the sun, jump in the lake, explore dozens of beautiful parks, and experience all of the fabulous dining options for your dining experiences. There are so many great restaurants to try such as Al Johnsons and Wilsons.
Door County

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Door County, Wisconsin’s most well-known restaurant, established in 1949. From May through October, look for the live goats on the roof, on top of an authentic Swedish log building. Inside, there’s a traditional Swedish atmosphere and Scandinavian food specialties. After dining, visit Al Johnson’s Butik, featuring a beautiful selection of Scandinavian products, including clogs, Swedish linens, books, clothing, jewelry, decorative items, books and housewares. Open May – October, 6 AM – 8 PM, And November – April, 7 AM – 3 PM.

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Wilson’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor has been located in the heart of Ephraim since 1906. A classic Door County landmark that possesses the enchantment to take the youngest visitors back in time with its old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties, home-brewed draft root beer, flame broiled burgers. During the last 113 years, Wilson’s has grown in popularity with each succeeding generation of patrons.

Wisconsin Dells
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Devil’s Lake State Park
Devil’s Lake State Park is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin and is Wisconsin’s most popular state park with about 3 million visitors per year. The over 9,000 acre park anchors more than 27,000 acres of parkland and natural areas open to public recreation in Sauk County. Devil’s Lake State Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visitor Center hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily in the summer and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in other seasons.
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