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841 Goodnow Ave. Suite 103 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
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| The Wisconsin Rapids Area is rapidly emerging as a top choice destination. For people who enjoy a warm welcome, want real value and appreciate a broad range of activities, the Rapids is a wonderful discovery - a great place to meet, relax and play. Located conveniently in central Wisconsin, it's an easy drive from Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, La Crosse and even Chicago or Minneapolis. People are coming from every direction and The Rapids is a pleasant surprise to all of them. Trails, trails everywhere! Whether you bicycle, hike, ATV, snowmobile, ski (water or snow), excellent trails connect the well-kept parks, scenic Wisconsin River and fine historic districts. The agriculture product that put the Rapids area on the international map; it is famous as the world's most productive cranberry-growing region. Check out the award-winning Cranberry Highway section of this guide. Events abound in the area. Whether it’s balloons in the sky or 700-pound pumpkins, there’s no lack of festivities in the area. The calendar in this guide is just a sampling. Check out the web site for a more detailed listing. Golfers have heard the story all over Wisconsin. One of the most challenging and scenic layouts in central Wisconsin, Lake Arrowhead it was ranked as one of the best golf values in the country by the prestigious Golf Digest Magazine. Nearby, The Ridges has long been a favorite. It is a stunning eighteen-hole course with plenty of woods, water, and challenging elevation changes. Just minutes away, is the well-maintained and popular Homestead nine. Of course, if the greens aren't biting, the walleyes usually are. Fishing enthusiasts know that the beautiful Wisconsin River also holds some of the most exciting and productive fishing holes in the state. Check out the fishing contests in the calendar, and you could take home a fabulous prize! Fascinating to most every visitor is the lumber and paper making history of Wisconsin Rapids. Artifacts and legends of the past have been well preserved at the Alexander House (also known for great art exhibits) Historic Pointe Basse settlement, and the South Wood County Historical Museum. If prizes and the thrill of winning is your thing, you may already have heard that the Rainbow Casino at Nekoosa is the place to play. It's a favorite of visitors because it's a friendly place with lots of excitement - and a great restaurant. Special getaway packages are available at many area lodging facilities. Check out the web-site as they change seasonally. |
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