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posted by ebesan around Burnett County, WI at 4:06 AM - 17 answers

My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon in Door County 10 years ago. In July, we're taking our 7 and 6 year old kids (plus my parents, brother, sister in law, and their few months old kid) up there to show them the sights. We have some spots in mind like Al Johnson's, cherry picking, and a fish boil that we fondly remember, but what would be your suggestions for either family friendly things or new things from the last 10 years? (Admittedly I'm sure we will also have kid free time, so other suggestions are appreciated.)
posted by RyanAdams around Door County, WI at 3:56 PM - 6 answers

If you grew up in Wisconsin in the '90s-'00s, can you confirm for me that there was a jingle (probably on TV? or the radio?) about the Washington Island ferry? Specifically: "Take a magical ride to a magical place -- the Washington Island Ferry!" Some of my friends remember it, some don't, and wildly we can't find any evidence of it on the Google. Help us out? [more inside]
posted by goodbyewaffles around Wisconsin at 8:21 PM - 2 answers

My spouse and I are taking a trip to Milwaukee mid-July. We plan to spend 2-3 nights in a hotel. Which one? [more inside]
posted by sock puppy around Milwaukee, WI at 8:35 AM - 12 answers

Need local knowledge for two 50-something totally chill friends convening in Madison WI over Oct 15-17. Where to stay? We'd love to share a place on or walkable to water, bonus if somewhat central and able to access some great places on foot, but not a must. [more inside]
posted by AnOrigamiLife around Madison, WI at 3:29 PM - 10 answers

What's up with Madison, Wisconsin? I'll be there for a few weeks - will be pretty busy but would like to make time for eating, art and history. [more inside]
posted by latkes around Madison, WI at 4:17 PM - 26 answers

I'm trying to figure out a plan for a friend who lives alone in case she gets too sick to take care of herself. Specifically, how does she get to the hospital, assuming ambulances might not be available? [more inside]
posted by lbergstr around Madison, WI at 10:20 PM - 17 answers

We are two people in our 50s headed up to the north woods for a 15th anniversary cabin getaway trip. Not our first time, but we'd like to hear from others about places/things/experiences that are either in Minocqua, Wisconsin (Booth Lake vicinity) or within a day trip from Minocqua that could be fun or interesting to experience. [more inside]
posted by mcbeth around Minocqua, WI at 7:37 PM - 6 answers

Looking for new things to do and older things I might have forgotten. [more inside]
posted by cycleback around Madison, WI at 7:39 PM - 10 answers

Three friends going to Madison on a football weekend, for reasons unrelated to football, would like a place to day drink that won't be loud and crowded. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by clavicle around Madison, WI at 8:23 AM - 7 answers

Our favorite dog ever, Monty, just crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and there is a huge achy hole in our lives. Everywhere we turn in our house, we're smacked by a memory. We need to get out of town and experience things that don't remind us of the dog we'll never see again. So, it's off to the Madison (WI) art fair next weekend and then... well, this is where I need your ideas. [more inside]
posted by DrGail around Wisconsin at 5:49 PM - 9 answers

My partner and I are spending Labor Day weekend in Madison, WI with our dog. Help us find all the best things to do. [more inside]
posted by torridly around Madison, WI at 1:14 PM - 10 answers

Planning an impromptu get-away to Milwaukee next week. Any tips on family activities? Restaurant, shopping or local event advice? [more inside]
posted by areaperson around Milwaukee, WI at 4:49 PM - 6 answers

Casual family party of 45-50ppl in Lincoln / St. Catharines, possibly as far as Hamilton or NOTL. Where should we go? [more inside]
posted by St. Peepsburg around Niagara, WI at 6:13 AM - 4 answers

Is it really necessary to arrive three hours early when checking in for a domestic leg of an international flight? [more inside]
posted by crLLC around Milwaukee, WI at 8:54 AM - 16 answers

In honor of his retirement, my father and I are planning a trip to Wisconsin to see a Packers game at Lambeau in September or October. Neither of us has ever been to Wisconsin, and I would love any advice about the logistics of traveling around and staying in Green Bay, other interesting or fun things to do, or any other Green Bay or Wisconsin specific advice. [more inside]
posted by Caz721 around Green Bay, WI at 10:01 AM - 8 answers

I want to hang out at the lake for a week with my family. Looking for resort suggestions. [more inside]
posted by gerstle around Wisconsin at 4:06 PM - 5 answers

I'm traveling to Oshkosh, WI from DC in mid-April for a business trip and will potentially have some time to kill before flying home. What fun stuff might I be able to do while I'm there? [more inside]
posted by capricorn around Oshkosh, WI at 7:00 AM - 5 answers

I'm looking at a 1940 census sheet, and it says that my relatives lived on "JB Street" in Superior, Wisconsin, but my Googlefu is broken. Does anyone know how I can find out what JB might stand for?
posted by roomthreeseventeen around Wisconsin at 6:44 PM - 8 answers

So, in a few weeks we are flying from Seattle to Chicago, then driving to Milwaukee, to attend a ball game with friends at the Brewers ball park. We've never been to Milwaukee. It's a short trip -- just for the weekend. Any suggestions from the Hive Mind on where to stay and eat and what to do besides going to our scheduled game?
posted by bearwife around Milwaukee, WI at 5:21 PM - 24 answers