Searching for the best VRBO rentals in Wisconsin Dells? Look no further! This post features the best VRBOs with pools and waterparks and some of the most incredible cabins on Lake Delton and near the waterparks. I know I’m always going on and on about how much I love vacationing in Door County. However, Wisconsin…
One of the most frequent questions I’ve been getting asked this last year, from friends and readers alike, is – “What are some cool Airbnbs or cabins to rent in Door County?” It took me long enough, but I’ve finally put together a post to answer that question! This list ranges from luxury lakefront cabins…
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…
*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…
Looking for a fun day in Northeast Wisconsin? Check out this post featuring the NEW Zoo in Suamico! It’s such a lovely way to spend a summer day. By the time you all are reading this post, I will be on my way to Tokyo. That is really crazy to think! I’m not going to…
For one week every spring, my tiny hometown of Shiocton, Wisconsin becomes a pitstop for flocks and flocks of majestic swans. Entire fields will be filled with these beautiful creatures for just a few fleeting days. I was beyond excited to see while I was driving today, that they are beginning to make their return….
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…
This weekend I ventured to a place where I had no access to social media, no cell phone reception and no traffic – it was heavenly. It was just my family, the puppies and my husband and I all spending a lovely weekend in The North Woods. I’m now back in New Jersey where we…