8 days in Wisconsin Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Madison side-trips: Wisconsin Dells (Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park & Room Escape Games) and Portage (Portage WWII History Museum & Cascade Mountain). And it doesn't end there: get a sense of history and politics at Wisconsin State Capitol, admire the landmark architecture of Overture Center for the Arts, and admire the natural beauty at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

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Manchester, UK to Madison is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Madison, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Manchester in January, you will find days in Madison are slightly colder (-3°C), and nights are colder (-13°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Wausau.

Wausau is a city in and the county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): immerse yourself in nature at Rib Mountain State Park, then hit the slopes at Granite Peak, then explore the world behind art at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and finally sample the fine beverages at Timekeeper Distillery.

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You can drive from Madison to Wausau in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Madison in January, you will find days in Wausau are little chillier (-6°C), and nights are about the same (-16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Milwaukee.

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

Milwaukee is known for museums, breweries & distilleries, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Milwaukee Art Museum, get engrossed in the history at Mitchell Gallery of Flight, stop by Historic Third Ward, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Great Lakes Distillery.

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You can drive from Wausau to Milwaukee in 3 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Wausau in January, with highs in Milwaukee at -1°C and lows at -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.