Can anyone take a guess as to where the oldest Harley Davidson in the world is? You might know this if you’re into motorcycles. But as someone who isn’t, I was surprised to find that it’s located in Milwaukee, fittingly, at the Harley Davidson Museum.… More The world’s oldest Harley Davidson is in this Milwaukee museum
Have you ever played tic tac toe with a real live robot (nope – not against a computer), made actual waves, and created music all under the same roof? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve probably been to Discovery World in Milwaukee. And if not, then that’s the place you want to go to… More Nerd out at Discovery World
I’d be lying if I said I’ve ever been curious about Milwaukee at any point in my life because truthfully, I never was. All I really knew about it was that it’s home to the Bucks, and I didn’t really care about anything else because it was hardly a name that came up in any discussion.… More I traveled to Milwaukee and think you should, too
Sometimes, being in what feels like the middle of nowhere can really surprise you. That’s what it was like when I discovered The Old Feed Mill, a local restaurant that serves American cuisine made with organic ingredients. After visiting Cave of the Mounds and Blue Mound State Park during a day trip out of Madison,… More Finding sustenance in the middle of nowhere at The Old Feed Mill
Just about an hour drive away from Madison is Wisconsin’s largest state park. It’s a place I got to check out for a few hours during a day trip away from Madison to Cave of the Mounds and Blue Mound State Park. Devil’s Lake State Park is located in Sauk County just south of a… More Devil’s Lake: Wisconsin’s largest State Park
One of the best places in Madison, Wisconsin, hands down, is the Wisconsin State Capitol Building. It’s free to tour – whether guided or self-guided – and it’s a great way to experience and learn about the state’s past and present. At a cost of free-ninety-nine and the opportunity to add to my knowledge bank,… More Experience Wisconsin’s past and present at its State Capitol Building
If you’ve been following Backyard Destinations for some time, then you probably can tell that I love the outdoors and nature. Whether it’s a hike at Yosemite or simply sitting at a bench at a park, I don’t think I could imagine being somewhere where I couldn’t go outside. With that, one of the things… More Destination appreciation: Olbrich Botanical Gardens
In Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, a city about 35 minutes west of Madison, there’s a tourist attraction that’s 50 degrees Fahrenheit all year round, no matter what the temperature is outside. It’s called Cave of the Mounds and it’s a worthwhile spot to carve out some time for if you’re ever in the area. I visited… More You’ll be captivated by this cool cave in Wisconsin
Blue Mound State Park in Wisconsin was one of the places I added to my itinerary when I was in the Midwest this summer. It’s not accessible via public transit, but I had rented a car to go to Cave of the Mounds – a popular tourist attraction – earlier in the day. Since I… More Appreciating Blue Mound State Park
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