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Football fans can tour Lambeau Field in Green Bay.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Milwaukee Art Museum | A building with moving wings\r\nSummerfest | Milwaukee's huge music festival\r\nDoor County | Orchards and lighthouses\r\nApostle Islands | Kayak the sea caves","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Milwaukee's Riverwalk, lakefront parks and beaches are free. In Madison, tours of the State Capitol are free, with the observation deck open in summer, and so is the Henry Vilas Zoo. The Memorial Union Terrace and the Saturday farmers' market cost nothing to enjoy.\r\n\r\nMilwaukee's summer festivals often have cheap or free entry at certain times.\r\n\r\nState parks need a vehicle admission sticker.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Capitol tours | Free in Madison\r\nHenry Vilas Zoo | Free\r\nFarmers' market | Saturdays in Madison\r\nLakefront | Free in Milwaukee","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Wisconsin is America's Dairyland, so try fresh cheese curds, which squeak when you bite them, fried or plain. Friday night means a fish fry, and bratwurst is everywhere. A supper club is a classic night out: relish trays, prime rib and a brandy old fashioned.\r\n\r\nIn Door County, a fish boil is cooked outdoors over a fire, with a dramatic boil-over at the end, followed by cherry pie.\r\n\r\nMilwaukee has a long brewing history and plenty of craft breweries. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Cheese curds | Fresh ones squeak\r\nFriday fish fry | A weekly tradition\r\nSupper clubs | Brandy old fashioned\r\nFish boil | In Door County","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Milwaukee's Third Ward, Walker's Point and Brady Street have bars, breweries and live music. Madison's State Street is lively with students.\r\n\r\nWisconsin loves a bar: there are lots of them, and they are often cheap. Bars close at 2am on weekdays and 2:30am at weekends.\r\n\r\nIn summer, Summerfest and the lakefront festivals take over Milwaukee.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Third Ward | Milwaukee bars\r\nState Street | Madison\r\nSummerfest | Late June and early July\r\nClosing time | 2am, 2:30am at weekends","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Milwaukee Mitchell Airport is the main gateway, and many travellers fly into Chicago instead. Amtrak's Hiawatha runs between Chicago and Milwaukee in around 90 minutes, and the Empire Builder continues west.\r\n\r\nMilwaukee has buses and a downtown streetcar, The Hop, and Madison has buses and good bike paths. A car is needed for Door County and the north.\r\n\r\nWinter driving needs care, with snow and ice.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Hiawatha | Chicago to Milwaukee by train\r\nThe Hop | Milwaukee streetcar\r\nCar | For Door County and the north\r\nWinter | Snow and ice","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Wisconsin costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Wisconsin is good value, cheaper than Chicago and the coasts. Door County and the lake resorts are pricier in summer, and Milwaukee costs more during Summerfest.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 5 per cent statewide, plus county and city taxes, reaching 7.9 per cent in Milwaukee. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nThere are few hostels, so budget travellers often camp or base themselves in Chicago for Milwaukee.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | Cheaper than Chicago\r\nSales tax | 5%, 7.9% in Milwaukee\r\nDoor County | Pricier in summer\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Wisconsin is generally safe. In Milwaukee, the downtown, Third Ward and lakefront are fine; take normal city care at night and ask locally about other neighbourhoods.\r\n\r\nLake Michigan has dangerous rip currents, so swim at lifeguarded beaches. Lake Superior is very cold, even in summer; kayak the sea caves with a guide, as winds change fast.\r\n\r\nWinter is very cold, with snow and ice. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nRip currents | On Lake Michigan\r\nSea caves | Kayak with a guide\r\nWinter | Very cold","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Wisconsin","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Milwaukee and Madison for the cities, and Bayfield for the Apostle Islands.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Milwaukee |  | A lakefront city of breweries, museums and festivals. | Milwaukee Art Museum; Harley-Davidson Museum; Riverwalk; Public Market; Summerfest | 1306673\nMadison |  | A lively capital between two lakes. | State Capitol; Memorial Union Terrace; Farmers' market; Taliesin nearby | 1306672\nBayfield |  | A small harbour town on Lake Superior. | Apostle Islands sea caves; Madeline Island; Orchards | 1307689","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"June to September is the best time, with lakes, festivals and Door County at its best. Late September and October bring autumn colour. Winter, from December to March, is cold and snowy.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Milwaukee, rounded. The lakefront is cooler.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | -2 | 1 | Cold, snow\r\nFebruary | 0 | 1 | Cold\r\nMarch | 6 | 2 | Cool\r\nApril | 12 | 2 | Spring\r\nMay | 18 | 3 | Mild\r\nJune | 24 | 5 | Summerfest begins\r\nJuly | 27 | 5 | Festival season\r\nAugust | 26 | 5 | State Fair\r\nSeptember | 22 | 4 | Pleasant\r\nOctober | 15 | 4 | Autumn colour\r\nNovember | 8 | 2 | Cold\r\nDecember | 1 | 2 | Snow","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Music festivals, state fairs and autumn colour.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Summerfest | Late June and early July | Milwaukee | One of the biggest music festivals in the world, on the lakefront. |  | \nEAA AirVenture | Late July | Oshkosh | A huge aviation gathering and air show. |  | \nWisconsin State Fair | Early August | West Allis, Milwaukee | Cream puffs, fried food and farm animals. |  | \nAutumn colour | Late September to October | Door County and the north | Forests turn red and gold. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Milwaukee prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Festival weeks and Door County in summer cost more.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 50 | 25 | 15 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 95 | 50 | 35 | 30\r\nComfortable | 190 | 90 | 55 | 60","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in and around Wisconsin, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in the USA","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Wisconsin questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is Milwaukee worth visiting? | Yes, for the lakefront, museums, breweries and summer festivals. It is an easy trip from Chicago.\r\nHow do I get from Chicago to Milwaukee? | By Amtrak's Hiawatha, in around 90 minutes.\r\nWhat is a supper club? | A classic Wisconsin restaurant, often by a lake, with relish trays, prime rib and brandy old fashioneds.\r\nWhen is Summerfest? | Late June and early July, on Milwaukee's lakefront.\r\nCan you kayak the Apostle Islands sea caves? | Yes, from around Bayfield in summer. Go with a guide, as conditions change fast.\r\nDo I need a car in Wisconsin? | Not for Milwaukee or Madison. For Door County and the north, yes.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Wisconsin? | June to September, with autumn colour in October.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across the Midwest: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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