Travel
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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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4 times Milwaukee was featured in the movies
While Milwaukee isn’t as big of a Hollywood hub as Chicago or New York, the movie industry has been taking advantage of its lakeside location for several decades. Here are a few films that have showcased some of the city’s greatest landmarks.
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Where to eat, drink, and celebrate St. Paddy’s in Milwaukee
The city has long hosted Irish pubs and restaurants open year-round, not to mention the world’s largest celebration of culture: Irish Fest, hosted at the Henry Maier Festival Park on downtown Milwaukee’s lakefront every August. But St. Patrick’s Day is as good a reason as any to sample Milwaukee’s Irish food and drink culture. Here…
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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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3 things you don’t know about old Milwaukee County Stadium
The old Milwaukee County Stadium was built in 1950 with dreams of bringing professional baseball to Milwaukee. However, the venue quickly evolved into a multi-sport, entertainment complex that drew people to southeastern Wisconsin for five decades.
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How women’s hockey became a Wisconsin dynasty
Many people don’t that women’s hockey is still a relatively new official college sport. So how did the Badgers get so good, so quickly? It comes down to three things…
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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.
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Wisconsin’s best craft brewery tours by region
Miller Lite and Blue Moon are produced in Milwaukee, while over in Chippewa Falls, Leinenkugel’s has been in the Badger State almost as long as Molson-Coors. While all of these major plants are open to the public for tours, dozens of smaller operations are opening every year. Here are a few standouts…
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The real difference between 5, 10, & 15 year Wisconsin cheddar
Hook’s Cheese Co. in Mineral Point is arguably Wisconsin’s most famous cheesemaker, known for its 5-, 10-, and 15-year aged cheddars. But, are they really that different? It depends on how good your taste buds are!
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Everything you need to know about Real ID in Wisconsin
What it is, when you’ll need it, and why that could change (again).
