15 days in Wisconsin Itinerary

Milwaukee boasts well-preserved historical districts with a rich European past and a strong beer-brewing tradition.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Harley-Davidson Museum and Milwaukee Art Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve and Riveredge Nature Center. Step out of Milwaukee to go to Delafield and see Lapham Peak, which is approximately 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of St. Josaphat, get a new perspective on nature at Milwaukee Public Museum, look for gifts at Boswell Book Company, and get to know the fascinating history of Riverwalk.

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Bujumbura, Burundi to Milwaukee is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time (CAT) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 8 hours. In December, Milwaukee is much colder than Bujumbura - with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Green Bay.

Home of the Green Bay Packers, the city of Green Bay centers around sports and is home to hundreds of notable football icons, including Brett Favre and Curly Lambeau.

Get some cultural insight at Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame and Paine Art Center and Gardens. Take a break from the city and head to Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and Bubolz Nature Preserve. Get out of town with these interesting Green Bay side-trips: Oshkosh (Hughes Home Maid Chocolates & EAA Aviation Museum). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve.

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Traveling by car from Milwaukee to Green Bay takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Milwaukee in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Green Bay, with lows of -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Fish Creek.

Fish Creek is an unincorporated community located in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, within the town of Gibraltar and is located on Highway 42 along Green Bay.HistoryThe first settler of Fish Creek was Increase Claflin and his family circa 1844, but the village founder is considered to be entrepreneur Asa Thorp. On the 10th (Sat), view the masterpieces at Cappaert Contemporary Gallery, take in the exciting artwork at Fine Line Designs Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at Lardiere Gallery and Studio, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Peninsula State Park.

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You can drive from Green Bay to Fish Creek in 1.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Fish Creek can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Bayfield.

Bayfield is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. On the 11th (Sun), get a taste of the local shopping with Stone's Throw Art Gallery, view the masterpieces at Eckels Pottery & Fine Craft Gallery, glide through natural beauty at Pike's Creek Mt Ashwabay Ski Trails, then identify plant and animal life at Houghton Falls Nature Preserve, and finally look for gifts at Apostle Islands Booksellers.

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Getting from Fish Creek to Bayfield by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Fish Creek in December: highs in Bayfield hover around -4°C, while lows dip to -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Madison.

Madison might be the capital of Wisconsin, but students rather than politicians give the city its identity.

Escape the urban bustle at Snowflake Ski Club and Cascade Mountain. Explore Madison's surroundings by going to Original Wisconsin Ducks (in Wisconsin Dells), Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area (in Lodi) and Devil's Lake State Park (in Baraboo). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum and identify plant and animal life at Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

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Traveling by car from Bayfield to Madison takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bayfield in December; daily highs in Madison reach 0°C and lows reach -8°C. You'll set off for home on the 15th (Thu).