Northern Wisconsin
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Dive into Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls’ best seafood spots
From lakefront supper clubs where the views are as sumptuous as the fare to bustling pubs offering the perfect blend of steak and seafood, Eau Claire’s seafood spots cater to every taste. Here are nine places where you can satiate your cravings for oceanic delights in and around Eau Claire, Wisconsin:
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Senior Savings: Milwaukee’s best discounts for shoppers 55+
Tons of Milwaukee-area businesses make enjoying your golden years easier with special discounts and exclusive savings for seniors. From half-off baseball games and discounted brewery tours to special hotel rates and marked-down museum tickets, keep reading to discover all the deals available for older adults in Milwaukee.
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School, suffrage, and… seatbelts? Wisconsin’s famous firsts
On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became America’s 30th state. And we’ve been outdrinking the rest ever since (kidding, of course… that’s far from our only contribution!) Here are some other notable Wisconsin firsts.
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Your guide to Wisconsin’s spring celestial events
We’ve scoped out the best stargazing events of the season (plus some of the best spots from which to view them) just for you, so put on your cosmic party hats and let’s get star-struck, Wisconsin-style.
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Step aside, cheese! Wisconsin ginseng is shattering records
Most people know Wisconsin for its cheese–we are the Dairy State, after all. And while we produce 26% of America’s cheese (the most of any state), we’re also the number one producer of another hot commodity…
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6 can’t-miss Chinese restaurants in Wisconsin
While we can argue all day about what’s real Chinese, Wisconsin restaurants offer the expected blend of authentic and American. Here are six to add to your dining bucket list!
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The cheapest flights you can book from Milwaukee right now
It’s nice to get away, especially over Spring Break — but that’s not always financially feasible. Thankfully, there are a few destinations that are affordable AND easy to fly direct!
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Wisconsin towns will turn old motels, schools into affordable housing
Several Wisconsin communities — including Ladysmith, Rhinelander, and Elkhart Lake — are addressing their workforce housing needs with new revitalization projects.
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10 celebs you didn’t know were from Wisconsin
We’re loud and proud about Oprah, Chris Farley, and Liberace’s Wisconsin ties, but there’s a long list of famous faces who spent their formative years in the Badger State.
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Celebrate Wisconsinbly: A guide to the state’s weird alcohol laws
Like it or not, drinking has become a big part of Badger State culture. And for that reason, we have a handful of hyper-specific, rather unusual alcohol laws on the books.
