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Unusual Attractions in Wisconsin

Spring Green, Wisconsin

House on the Rock

A bizarre house filled with an astounding array of collections.

La Pointe, Wisconsin

Apostle Island Sea Caves

These Great Lakes sea caves accessible by boat in the summer turn into temples of ice reachable by foot in the winter.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

American Science & Surplus

Robots, Lasers, and Whoopee Cushions. Oh My!

North Freedom, Wisconsin

Dr. Evermor's Forevertron

"World's largest scrap metal sculpture" stands in an outsider art sculpture garden in the middle of Wisconsin.

Sparta, Wisconsin

FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard

The molds of fiberglass statues make for eerie statues themselves.

Blue Mounds, Wisconsin

Cave of the Mounds

This cave holds a surprisingly colorful variety of geological oddities.

Washington Island, Wisconsin

Schoolhouse Beach

This pebble beach is so beautiful that even taking the rocks is against the law.

Washington, Wisconsin

Washington Island Stave Church

Vikings and Evangelicals have both had a hand in this replica medieval church.

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Unique Food & Drink in Wisconsin

Blue Moon Ice Cream

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.

Tom and Jerry

A small industry of themed glassware was launched solely for the enjoyment of this hot winter punch.

Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.

Snickers Salad

Made of candy and Cool Whip, this “salad” is a mainstay at Midwestern potlucks.

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These plastic-cheese replicas don't age, but the 500 pounds of cheddar aging in a Wisconsin cheese factory do so wonderfully.

For Sale: 500 Pounds of 20-Year-Old Cheddar

Even at $209 a pound, it’s expected to sell out shortly.

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Another lake-based face-off, in Hutchinson, Minnesota.

Wisconsin and Minnesota Are Waging an Extremely Friendly War Over Who Has More Lakes

Wait, what the heck is a lake, anyway?

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The refurbished circus poster today, under glass.

A Wisconsin Bar Had an Enormous 1885 Circus Poster Hidden Within Its Walls

It wasn't meant to survive nearly that long.

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The Dreamland supper club is famed for its french-fried turkey breast.

Inside the 'Trend-Free' World of Wisconsin's Supper Clubs

Born out of Prohibition speakeasies, they're getting a second wind.

John Krubsack and his chair.

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