A vacation in the Northwoods does not have to be one of rustic cabins, mosquitoes and fish. It can include live theater, art museums and fine dining anywhere in the state.
Fine Dining
Washington Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary School, Washington Island Extraordinary dining featuring organic foods grown on the island by local farmers. With an emphasis on local foods, professional chefs provide thorough instruction in all areas of the culinary arts.
Blue Bayou Inn at Manitowish Waters
Enjoy the Northwoods' premier dining experience. Featuring Louisiana entrees or select from one of our specials. Complete your evening with Bananas Foster made table-side. Reservations recommended. Open May-Oct; closed Sunday except holiday weekends.
The Guide's Inn at Boulder Junction is recognized as THE BEST in fine dining in the Northwoods. They feature more than 35 entrees, all prepared to order. People visit just for the experience.
Garnishes in Manitowoc.
The Silent Woman Restaurant in Fennimore was once a theatre. It now features an enchanting garden courtyard surrounded by intimate dining spaces.
Ethnic Dining
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant at Sister Bay is open year round. It features Swedish atmosphere and food specialties.
Mama's Supper Club at Minocqua features Mama's own Sicilian recipes, overlooking beautiful Curtis Lake.
Draganettis Ristorante in Altoona continues the family tradition of serving homemade Italian dishes.
German Haus in Camp Douglas offers an assortment of delectable German dishes made from savory Old World recipes.
Koreana in Appleton offers the finest Korean cuisine in the Midwest.
Norske Nook in Osseo was named #1 diner/cafe by Wisconsin Trails Magazine in 1996 & rated #1 cafe by Midwest Magazine. It serves good Norske food and fine hospitality.
African Hut Restaurant at Milwaukee serves authentic African cuisine from West and East Africa in a unique African ambience.
Throughout the state find fish fries, coffee houses, and breweries each with its own specialty and style. Of course since this is Wisconsin, don't miss out on the brats. (Pronounced braut, we do not eat our misbehaving children). Miesfeld's Sheboygan brats is just one of many locations to find great Wisconsin brats.
Many restaurants are unique due to either their scenic views or the historic buildings they occupy.
The Theater
The theater season has always been during the winter, but some types of theater only work during the summer. There are several outdoor theaters in Wisconsin, doing everything from Shakespeare to Chautauqua. In case of inclement weather, there are plenty of indoor theaters around too.
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