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| Kishwauketoe
Highway 67
Williams Bay WI 53191
Kishwauketoe, which is the Potawatomi Indian word for 'sparkling water,' is a 230-acre nature conservancy that includes prairie habitats, woodlots, kettles (glacier-caused depressions), a deciduous forest, and a trout stream. The majority of Kishwauketoe is classified as wetland, which means the water table is at or near the surface.
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| Lake Path
Geneva Lake
Lake Geneva WI 53147
A pleasant walk along the Geneva Lake shore path is a wonderful way to enjoy the beauty of the West End. The entire journey around the lake is approximately 21 miles.
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| Military Ridge Bike Trail
Route 1, Box 42, Hwy23 N
Dodgeville WI 53533
(608) 935-5119
The 39.6 mile Military Ridge State Park Trail, in Iowa and Dane Counties, connects Dodgeville and Fidtchburg, near Madison, Wisconsin.
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| Ice Age Trail
S91 W39091 Highway 59
Eagle WI 53119
(414) 594-6200
12,000 to 15,000 years ago, monstrous glaciers, over two miles thick at their point of origin, crept out of Canada to cover much of Wisconsin. Mounds of glacial material were deposited at the forward edge of the glacier, forming the Terminal Moraine. The Ice Age Trail follows this Moraine for most of its 1000 miles
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| Olbrich Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison WI 53704
(608) 246-4718
Indoor and outdoor gardens with events scheduled for every season. Enjoy spectacular gardens in summer, and indoor and outdoor concerts in winter and summer.
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| Rotary Gardens
1455 Palmer Drive
Janesville WI 53545
(608) 752-3885
Rotary Gardens is an internationally themed botanical garden that provides horticulture and environmental education to children and adults. Founded in 1988, Rotary Gardens continues to be funded almost entirely through private donations.
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| Sugar River Bike Trail
P.O. Box 781
New Glarus WI 53574
(608) 527-2334
You are sure to enjoy a day or two out on the trail; riding over the river on old railroad trestles between Albany and New Glarus, or passing through the replica of the historic Clarence covered bridge on the way to Brodhead. Because the Sugar River State Trail is a rustic trail, you will notice abundant wildlife on your journey, including deer, wild turkeys, sandhill cranes, river otters;
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| America's Little Switzerland
2108 7th Avenue
Monroe WI 53566
(608) 325-4410
You are inviteds to visit America's Little Switzerland, authentic, steeped in heritage and filled with 'gemutlichkeit'. Activities are happening all four seasons of the year. Sample Swiss style hospitality, cheeses, festivals, shops and attractions.
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| Fantasy Hills Ranch
4978 Town Hall road
Delevan WI 53115
(262)-728-1773
Sleigh rides are a special favorite during the winter months. Sleigh rides are a special favorite during the winter months. Sleigh rides are a special favorite during the winter months. Our one hour horseback rides take you through scenic and relaxing trails and our guides will personalize the ride for your experience level.
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| East Troy Electric Railroad
2002 Church Street
East Troy WI
262-642-3263
Come enjoy the unique experience of Wisconsin's last original electric railroad line. Trolly rides, Dinner train
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| Covered Bridge Replica
County E
Brodhead WI
Brodhead is the southern entrance to the 23 mile bike trail that leads to New Glarus. One of the many delights along the trail is the National Award Winning Clarence Covered Bridge replica constructed by the Brodhead Jaycees.
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| Bong State Recreation Area
State Hwy 142
Burlington WI 53105
(608) 423-7700
The recreation area encompasses 4,515 acres of rolling grassland, savanna, wetlands and scattered woodland. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is open year-round and has 41.1 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, and dirt bike riding.
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