Door County is arguably one of the best areas to enjoy the fall colors in Wisconsin. The leaves typically begin changing at the end of September and peak color is usually mid-October. The photos of fall color in Door County in this post were taken October 12-15, 2020. Door County boasts many fun events throughout…
This list of awesome cabins to rent in Wisconsin ranges from luxury 15 bedroom cabins complete with hot tubs and fireplaces to cozy “tiny home” cabins. These cabins also can be great places to simply relax next to a fire or to take advantage of Wisconsin’s abundance of outdoor activities – whether you enjoy hiking,…
Us Wisconsinites are itching to get out and about and enjoy our oh so few months of summer. Door County is a popular summer destination for many of us, but this year is considerably different, of course. Even though the state is technically open for business, this doesn’t mean things have gone back to “normal.”…
Hotel Retlaw is a recently renovated luxury hotel in downtown Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with nearly 100 years of history. It first opened in 1923 with Walter Schroeder as its original owner. (The name of the hotel is Walter spelled backward!) The recent renovation has updated the hotel for the modern traveler, but the hotel…
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! Visiting the Nutcracker in the Castle at the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is becoming a yearly tradition for my family and me. Each room of this historic estate is transformed into scenes from the Nutcracker fairy tale and it is absolutely beautiful. If you’re in the Oshkosh area, this…
When traveling (or living) in the Midwest in winter, a warm coat is always a must – bonus points if it looks nice and not marshmallow-like! This swing coat from my friends over at ModCloth fits the bill for both. And how gorgeous is that burnt orange color? I had originally pictured wearing this coat…
*This post has been updated to reflect the current dates for the 2021-2022 exhibit. My family and I had visited Nutcracker in the Castle at the Paine Art Center over the weekend, and despite it taking place every year, this was all our first time going to it! Each room of this historic estate in…
Doc’s Harley-Davidson in Bonduel, Wisconsin is far beyond just a motorcycle dealership. Here you’ll find a zoo, complete with kangaroos and alligators, a motorcycle museum, restaurant and bar…plus, Doc’s creations adorn the property. See one below. (Doc is the owner.) I live fairly close to Doc’s Harley-Davidson but only recently made the drive over to…
This post is going to be a little different than my normal blog posts. For this one, I wanted to just share some snapshots I took while I was home visiting my family and friends in Wisconsin. Not any outfits or travel tips, just a few photos. In my previous post, I had also mentioned…
If you liked this post, it is now available as a self-guided walking tour on GPSmyCity! Click here to download it. Fun fact: Harry Houdini and I grew up in the same area! Houdini moved to Appleton, Wisconsin from Budapest, Hungary when he was 4 years old. However, he told his audience that he was…
It took me a few tries before I was finally able to write this post. I guess I am just in denial that we are actually leaving Stevens Point, Wisconsin…which has been our home for the past year and a half. I’m probably going to be a bit of an emotional wreck by the time…