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We all know that Wisconsin is one of the most beautiful states, but where are the best examples of the beauty that surrounds us? Here is a list of the best views of Wisconsin and all of its charms
Favorite Scenic Vistas
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High Cliff State Park - Sherwood, WI
High Cliff State Park is the only state-owned recreational area on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest lake. The upper cliff area of the park boast views of Lake Winnebago and especially from the 40-foot observation tower, you can see the cities of Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, and Kaukauna.
Truly a great place to take in a sunset.
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Peninsula State Park - Fish Creek, WI
Located atop a 180-foot limestone bluff, Eagle Tower offers extraordinary views of the park, Green Bay islands, and Michigan shoreline. This 75-foot tower was originally built as a forest fire observation platform but soon became a primary tourist attraction. A memorable view awaits all who make the climb.
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Holy Hill - Hubertus, WI
Holy Hill, a Wisconsin and registered U.S. landmark is a place of spiritual and personal healing for people of all ages. It towers 1350 feet above sea level and is regarded as a beacon of beauty, faith and peace in Southeastern Wisconsin for over 130 years. The grounds thrill visitors with a commanding view and ambiance that has gained international acclaim.
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Timms Hill - Ogema, WI
As far as state highest elevation points go, Wisconsin is definitely not in the same league our western US friends. In fact Timms Hill actually isn't even a mountain or even made of rock. It technically is a mound on a moraine, towering 1951.5 ft. above sea level, just surpasing Wausau's Rib Mountain.
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Rib Mountain State Park - Wausau, WI
This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geologic formations on earth. The top of the 60-foot observation tower is 700 feet above the surrounding plain and offers spectacular views of central Wisconsin's Wisconsin River Valley.
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Wisconsin's Northshore (Myers Beach) - Bayfield Co.
Wisconsin's northshore is famous for its phenomenal views of Lake Superior, the world largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. It is also considered the cleanest, and most pristine of the Great Lakes. Views from Myer's Beach, offer a great look at the Western Apostle Islands, and Sandstone Bluffs surrounding this truly "Great Lake"! Make sure you check out Bayfield County in the fall, and take in the spectacular seasonal colors.
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Wyalusing State Park - Bagley, WI
One of Wisconsin's oldest parks, Wyalusing features
2,628 acres, which sits high above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Outstanding views of its hardwood forests, pine plantations, rock bluffs, springs, waterfalls, wetlands, and backwaters abound. The park is home to many animals including deer, beavers, fox, and many other animals. Truly a site to see!
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Perrot State Park - Trempealeau, WI
The park's 1,400 acres nestle among bluffs where the Trempealeau and Mississippi rivers meet. From the 500-foot river bluffs, one can enjoy breathtaking views of the mighty Mississippi.
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Observatory Hill - Marquette County
Observatory Hill offers unmatched views from the county’s highest point. Rising 300 feet above the surrounding terrain, scientists believe this outcropping of igneous rock is more than 1.76 billion years old! The trail to Observatory Hill can be accessed from a parking area on Gillette Avenue, just south of Montello, WI
Click here to find out more about Observatory Hill
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July, 2009
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The Velvet Lips Lounge - Fort Atkinson
I love Fort Atkinson - the Fireside Dinner Theatre, the Hoard Historical Museum, and the quaint downtown shops. Well now there is one more reason to discover this charming city on the Rock River – Velvet Lips Lounge Bar & Grill. I don’t know that, visually speaking, there is another restaurant like it in the whole state. First of all, it’s on the basement floor of one of the renovated buildings in downtown Fort. Second, where else will you find this: Bright pink carpeting with brown leopard spot, an enormous fireplace, a snakeskin couch, two classic antique leather pocket pool tables, some purple walls, some old stone walls, and these incredibly gorgeous crystal chandeliers you’d find in a Trump Tower Building. Somehow, the owners pull it all off. And did I mention, on the two floors above the restaurant you can host private parties and functions with a view of downtown Fort Atkinson that’s hard to beat. And in good weather, they have outdoor dining along the Rock River. The Discover Wisconsin crew and I dined their three times, and at each visit were treated with a friendly staff, and great food. Velvet Lips is open for lunch and dinner, and serves classic American fare with a twist. I tried the Steak Diane, a peppercorn crusted Sirloin Steak topped with a brandy mustard cream sauce, and the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, served in a basil pesto alfredo cream sauce, topped with pine nuts and parmesan cheese. So, if you want to discover a Restaurant that is definitely one of a kind, put Velvet Lips in Fort Atkinson on your list.
The Velvet Lips
10 South Water Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 562-lips
www.velvetlipslounge.com
Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day
Dinners Monday-Saturday
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