Books to Help You Vacation, Wisconsin–Style

You don’t have to travel far to have a great vacation. We have something for everyone right here in Wisconsin. But don’t take my word for it, just look in the travel section of the . You will find the following titles:

Café Wisconsin: A Guide to Wisconsin’s Down-Home Cafes by Stuttgen (917.75 S937) Let’s go out to eat at some of Wisconsin special cafes. 

Explore Wisconsin Rivers by Green (917.75 G795E) In Wisconsin, a river is always close at hand.  Get to know the rivers and you’ll get hooked.

Fun with the Family: Wisconsin: Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips with the Kids by Hintz (917.75 F979) Here is a menu of attractions and events your family will enjoy in the Badger state.

Grandparents Wisconsin Style: Places to Go and Wisdom to Share by Link and Crowley (917.75  L756G)  “Let’s use the time we have with our grandchildren to instill them with important values, to teach them about the world around them and to help them shape them into better people.”

Great Wisconsin Romantic Weekends by Des Garennes (917.75 D441)  Included here are well-known resorts and  more remote “hideaways”, luxurious spas and hot-air balloon businesses and restaurants for those more interested in the wine list than the availability of booster seats.

Great Wisconsin Walks: 45 Strolls, Rambles, Hikes and Treks by McGrath (917.75 M147) The author has included everything from Waterfall Walks to Beach Hikes, to Walks With a View and even Urban Ambles.

Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin: Environmentally and Socially Responsible Travel by Dillion (917.75 D579) It’s all about local sustainability, local food and natural beauty.

Historical Wisconsin Getaways; Touring the Badger State’s Past by Alden (917.75 A359H) Historical travel is more than museums and monuments.  It is also the stories of people and places.

Odd ball Wisconsin: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places by Pohlen (917.75 P748) “Where else do citizens proudly wear foam cheese wedges on their heads?”  This is a state of oddballs!

Road Biking Wisconsin; A Guide to Wisconsin’s Greatest Bicycle Rides by Lowthian (917.75 L922)  This guide includes not only more than 41 routes, but also interesting places to stretch your legs along the way.

Sacred Sites of Wisconsin by Paprock (917.75 P218) For the traveler seeking to find the spirit – however you define that term – here are countless opportunities.

Sidetracked in Wisconsin: A Guide to Thoughtful Travelers by Bergin (917.75 B498) Beautiful  photographs and a sprinkling of recipes are just part of the fun of the fascinating book.

Wisconsin Underground: A Guide to Caves, Mines, and Tunnels in and Around the Badger State by Green (917.75 G795) The author writes, “Entering a silent cavern or tunnel is like picking up a good mystery.”

Up North Wisconsin: A Region for All Seasons by Alden (917.75 A359) It all started with the question, “Where does northern Wisconsin begin?”  Here you’ll find an answer.

Wisconsin Waterfalls: A Touring Guide by Lisi (917.75 L769) Beautiful photographs accompany directions for driving, hiking and viewing numerous waterfalls.