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It’s no secret Wisconsin loves its cheese: we’re home to 11,000 farms with 1.3 million cows and produce 25% of the country’s dairy. But what is still a secret to many people is The Great Wisconsin Cheese Trail, a winding 200-mile-long loop that takes cheese-lovers to 14 of the state’s best shops.

The trail starts in Arena at Arena Cheese—best known for its Colby and Co-Jack, which are 10-time winners at US and world cheese contests. Other stops include:

Hook’s Cheese (Mineral Point) 

Brunkow Cheese (Darlington)

Montchevre-Betin (Darlington)

Roelli Cheese Haus (Shullsburg)

Shullsberg Creamery (Shullsburg) 

Baumgartner (Monroe) 

Chalet Cheese (Monroe) 

Emmi Roth (Monroe) 

The National Historic Cheesemaking Center (Monroe)

Decatur Dairy (Brodhed)

Edelweiss Cheese (New Glarus) 

Maple Leaf Cheese Store (Juda) 

Fromagination (Madison)

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This is Santa’s busiest time of year. But somehow, he still makes time for plenty of stops throughout the Badger State!

Here are a few places you can find him over the next few weeks:

Wisconsin Malls

Santa visits most indoor shopping centers daily through Christmas Eve. Some require appointments, though, especially if you want a photo! Click here for details on Santa visits at Wisconsin’s eight biggest malls.

East Troy Christmas Train

The East Troy Railroad Museum runs several Christmas trains each holiday season. Riders board at the Depot and take a 30-minute ride to the Elegant Farmer, and Santa’s Wisconsin workshop! Spend an hour with Santa before heading back. The night train is the same trip, but with several upgrades including First Class dining cars, hot cocoa (adult versions too!), cookies, beer, wine, and other surprises. Click here to learn more and book your ride.

Lake Geneva Santa Cruise

Take a boat trip to Santa’s Hideaway on Lake Geneva. The 40-minute journey includes magical light displays created by Gage Marine and Lake Geneva Cruise Line. When you get close to the shore, you’ll see Santa’s Hideaway. He won’t board the boat, but the “Big Man” himself will read the names of all the kids on the boat who’ve made his “Nice List.” Click here for this year’s schedule and ticket information.