Wisconsin is known as the Dairy State thanks to the 2.5 billion pounds of cheese it produces each year, but it could easily be called the Land of 15,000 Lakes, because that's about how many were left behind by a great glacier some 10,000 years ago. Wisconsin's got natural beauty in spades from Door County to the Apostle Islands, and its cultural appeal is easy to see in hubs like Milwaukee and Madison. What's your favorite Wisconsin attraction?
We asked you, 10Best readers, to vote once per day for your favorite nominee, and after four weeks of voting, the results are in.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Wisconsin Attraction are as follows:
- Door County
- Circus World - Baraboo
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens - Madison
- American Players Theatre - Spring Green
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin - Spring Green
- Harley-Davidson Museum - Milwaukee
- EAA Aviation Museum - Oshkosh
- Lambeau Field - Green Bay
- Milwaukee Public Museum - Milwaukee
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Mary M. Bauer (Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme), Ron Faiola (Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old Fashioned Experience) and Melanie Radzicki McManus were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of travel in Wisconsin.
Congratulations to all these winning attractions!
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The Experts
Mary M. Bauer
Mary M. Bauer is an avid day-tripper and the... Read More
Mary M. Bauer is an avid day-tripper and the author of multiple travel books including Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme. She is also a dog and cat person, loves Peanut Butter M&Ms and decrepit Christmas decorations. Her first novel was published July 2017 –Step One, a spiritual adventure. Follow Mary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Mary M. Bauer
Mary M. Bauer is an avid day-tripper and the author of multiple travel books including Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme. She is also a dog and cat person, loves Peanut Butter M&Ms and decrepit Christmas decorations. Her first novel was published July 2017 –Step One, a spiritual adventure. Follow Mary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Ron Faiola
Ron Faiola is a filmmaker who directed four... Read More
Ron Faiola is a filmmaker who directed four Wisconsin-themed documentaries for PBS and authored two books about Wisconsin supper clubs including his most recent, Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round. Ron lives in the historic Village of Greendale. Read more on his website, Wisconsin Supper Clubs, or follow him on Facebook.
Ron Faiola
Ron Faiola is a filmmaker who directed four Wisconsin-themed documentaries for PBS and authored two books about Wisconsin supper clubs including his most recent, Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round. Ron lives in the historic Village of Greendale. Read more on his website, Wisconsin Supper Clubs, or follow him on Facebook.
Melanie Radzicki McManus
Melanie Radzicki McManus is a freelance writer... Read More
Melanie Radzicki McManus is a freelance writer specializing in active travel. She has won numerous awards for her writing, most notably prestigious Lowell Thomas Gold and Grand Awards for her travel journalism. Her first book, Thousand-Miler (Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2017), is a memoir about her record-setting thru-hike of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Follow Melanie on Facebook and Twitter.
Melanie Radzicki McManus
Melanie Radzicki McManus is a freelance writer specializing in active travel. She has won numerous awards for her writing, most notably prestigious Lowell Thomas Gold and Grand Awards for her travel journalism. Her first book, Thousand-Miler (Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2017), is a memoir about her record-setting thru-hike of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Follow Melanie on Facebook and Twitter.