Attractions found in Wisconsin
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Apostle Islands
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.
The best things to do in the Apostle Islands include kayaking to the famous mainland sea caves, taking a boat tour or lighthouse cruise from Bayfield, and visiting Madeline Island for hiking at Big Bay State Park. Camping, scuba diving to shipwrecks, and hiking the Meyers Beach sea cave trail are also top activities.
To get to the Apostle Islands, travel to Bayfield, Wisconsin, the primary gateway on the mainland. From there, access the islands via private boat, guided sea kayak, water taxi, or the Madeline Island Ferry. Apostle Island Cruises also offers daily sightseeing tours, while mainland sea caves are accessible by car/hiking at Meyers Beach.
Holy Hill
The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary
Some make the pilgrimage to Holy Hill to worship, to meditate or to pray for healing. Some come to admire the beautiful architecture of the neo-Romanesque church built in 1926. Others come as sightseers or hikers. Families frequently come to participate in Sunday liturgy and remain to picnic on the wooded grounds. Many ethnic groups continue a tradition of yearly pilgrimages that can be traced to Holy Hill's earliest beginnings. Regardless of what brings people to Holy Hill, they are bound to be touched by its peaceful environment and to be renewed in body, mind and spirit.
Holy Hill was declared a Shrine with "Portiuncula privilege" by Pope Leo XIII in 1903. As a result of the increasing number of pilgrims, the Discalced Carmelites of Bavaria were invited to staff the Shrine in 1906. On November 19, 2006, the Shrine was elevated to the status of minor Basilica.
Holy Hill is an easy drive from several urban and suburban areas and yet is very isolated (especially in winter). This makes it an ideal place for a private or group retreat. If making an overnight retreat is not possible, just to come and spend the day at rest in the presence of the Lord can be a very healing experience.
We welcome you to come and visit Holy Hill's 435 beautiful acres and experience peace, beauty, and prayer.
Shalom Wildlife Zoo
Hey there, nature lovers! Ready for a wild adventure? Look no further than Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC, the crown jewel of Wisconsin's zoos. Since 1979, we've been bringing smiles to families and wowing visitors with our incredible array of animals in their natural habitats. It's not just us tooting our own horn — TripAdvisor has us ranked as the best zoo in the Badger State! That's amazing because Wisconsin has so many excellent zoos. Where does TripAdvisor get its information? From people just like you who love to visit zoos.
We're not your average zoo. How about a four-mile wonderland where you can stretch your legs or cruise in style on a golf cart? Our big, beautiful enclosures give our furry, feathered, and scaly friends plenty of room to roam. You'll get to see them living their best lives. We also have a petting zoo where you can get up close and personal with some of our friendlier residents. Our team of zookeepers? They're not just animal lovers; they're animal experts with degrees in biology or zoology. So when you come to Shalom, you're not just having fun, you're learning from the best! Visit us today!
Shalom Wildlife Zoo
Hey there, nature lovers! Ready for a wild adventure? Look no further than Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary LLC, the crown jewel of Wisconsin's zoos. Since 1979, we've been bringing smiles to families and wowing visitors with our incredible array of animals in their natural habitats. It's not just us tooting our own horn — TripAdvisor has us ranked as the best zoo in the Badger State! That's amazing because Wisconsin has so many excellent zoos. Where does TripAdvisor get its information? From people just like you who love to visit zoos.
We're not your average zoo. How about a four-mile wonderland where you can stretch your legs or cruise in style on a golf cart? Our big, beautiful enclosures give our furry, feathered, and scaly friends plenty of room to roam. You'll get to see them living their best lives. We also have a petting zoo where you can get up close and personal with some of our friendlier residents. Our team of zookeepers? They're not just animal lovers; they're animal experts with degrees in biology or zoology. So when you come to Shalom, you're not just having fun, you're learning from the best! Visit us today!