Wisconsin

The Perfect Pairing for a Wisconsin Old Fashioned Is a Kringle From Racine

Never heard of a kringle? Matt Horton of O&H Bakery will enlighten you about the holiday treat.

How to Spend the Ideal Weekend in Lake Geneva

From where to stay to what to eat, your guide to the perfect getaway

A Hotel Insider on Where to Eat Cheap (and Well) in Milwaukee

Briana Greer of the Pfister also shares recommendations for cocktails and day trips

The Wisconsin-Style Old Fashioned Offers a Unique Twist on a Classic Cocktail

Swap the whiskey for brandy and add some 7 Up. No, seriously.

Welcome to the Only Distillery Run by a Former CIA Operative

Brian Sammons used to track Osama bin Laden. Now, he makes award-winning craft spirits in Wisconsin.

Underwater Scooter Ride Leads to Discovery of 1,200-Year-Old Canoe

A maritime archaeologist operating the scooter probably helped matters

This Small Midwest Capital Is Apparently America's "Most Neighborly City"

A new survey by the site Neighbor ranks cities by charitable giving, volunteering and happiness

What Goes on at a Southern Wisconsin Sex Party?

We want our sex parties to be refined and glamorous. But it's not always like that.

What’s a Cannibal Sandwich, And Why Is Wisconsin Trying to Cancel Them?

Don't worry, unlike Soylent Green, the holiday favorite isn't actually made of people

COVID-19 Outbreak Among Wisconsin Badgers Shows Fragility of College Football

The No. 9 Badgers were forced to cancel their game on Saturday against Nebraska

How Wisconsin Helped Shape America's Love of Cocktails

Tailgating, taverns, supper clubs and a whole lot of cocktails

Wisconsin City Considers Decriminalizing Snowball Fights

Wausau City Council members plan to revisit a 1962 law that bans snowball throwing

The 5 Best Summer-Weekend Getaways in the Badger State

When did Wisconsin become a boutique hotel hotbed?

The Four-Hour Rule: Kohler, WI

Wisconsin does decadence in exactly one place. This is it.

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How Wisconsin Helped Shape America's Love of Cocktails

Tailgating, taverns, supper clubs and a whole lot of cocktails

Wisconsin City Considers Decriminalizing Snowball Fights

Wausau City Council members plan to revisit a 1962 law that bans snowball throwing

The 5 Best Summer-Weekend Getaways in the Badger State

When did Wisconsin become a boutique hotel hotbed?

The Four-Hour Rule: Kohler, WI

Wisconsin does decadence in exactly one place. This is it.

7 Quiet Retreats Every Chicagoan Should Know

Dream castles. Tiny homes. Modern cabins. Let's go.

Chicago’s Favorite Summer Camp Just Got a Serious Upgrade

A preview of Camp Wandawega’s handsome new ‘Hillhouse’

The Castle-Cabin of Your Dreams Is Finally Open for Bookings

Spiral-stair tower. Wood-stove fireplace. Jaws on floor.

A Quick, Handy Guide to Chicago’s Best Fall Drives

Plus: three great destinations to make ‘em worth your weekend

The Four-Hour Rule: Lake Geneva

The perfect travel itinerary to the Newport of the West

Secret Wisconsin Getaway Involves Campfires, Hot Tubs

This is Wisdom Woods. You’d be wise to visit.

The Four-Hour Rule: Milwaukee

Where to sleep, eat and play in Brew City

Letter from the Editor

In which we talk about getting the hell outta dodge

Best Damn 4-hour Road-trip You Can Take

What to see, eat and do in the Madison, Wisconsin