Wisconsin – where cheeseheads and cheese curds co-exist in perfect harmony. Exploring the “Cheese State” from top to bottom means making room for downtown Appleton adventures, kayaking Lake Winnebago, and of course, getting cheese curds. Here’s our itinerary for a road trip in Wisconsin.
Whether you fly into Milwaukee, Appleton, or Green Bay, the first stop on your road trip should be to fuel up on food at Al’s Hamburgers. The local burger joint has been serving up delicious hamburgers, cheese curds, and milkshakes for 89 years! For only $6 bucks, you can get a quarter-pound burger with all the fix ‘in’s, and don’t forget to try the classic Wisconsin cheese curds to celebrate your arrival in “America’s Dairyland”.
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A family-friendly pit stop on your Wisconsin road trip, and a hidden gem, is the Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. This botanical garden is inspired by children’s books and is a place of wonderment and amazement for kids and adults alike. In 2022, alone, the Bookworm Gardens had 60,000 visitors. With over 70 different gardens, this unique venue is truly a place where characters of the imagination comes true.
Newly opened Legendairy Cookies ‘N Creamery, located on the corner of College Ave. and Oneida St. in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, has already started building a reputation for its delicious ice cream cookie sandwiches. In a quick, three-step process, you can pick your cookies, frozen custard, and toppings, or you can choose a premade cookie sandwich like the “Cookie Cookie Cookie” sandwich or the “Snickerlicious” sandwich.
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Take a break from sitting in the car and hop into a kayak instead! The Fox River Kayaking Company hosts guided sunset tours around Doty Island, including exploring: “The Fox River Channel, the open Lake Winnebago, and the relaxing inlet of Doty Island,” as they themselves describe the excursion.
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Ever wonder why Milwaukee’s baseball team is called the Milwaukee Brewers? Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been home to almost half of the 10 largest brewers in the nation: Pabst, Miller, Schlitz, and Blatz. Whether you choose to grab a beer at a craft brewery or try some suds at a Miller Brewery Tour, you’ll have to say a “cheers” for Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
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From cheese curds to cheeseheads, there’s plenty to explore in “America’s Dairyland”. Uncover the charm of small towns and brews of the big cities when you stay at one of the 40+ properties with Best Western® Resorts & Hotels Wisconsin now.