Wandering through Wisconsin

Madison - Madison, Wisconsin's state capital, is surrounded by four lakes and actually sits on the Lake Manona and Lake Mendota shorelines.

Wisconsin State Capitol - Exploration of Madison should begin by visiting Wisconsin State Capitol. Completed in 1917.

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - The permanent collection housed at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art includes works by Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, and Robert Mapplethorpe.

Monona Terrace - Officially called the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, this building in Madison was designed by Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright.

Milwaukee - Milwaukee is Wisconsin's most populous city and deserves several days of your time.

Harley-Davidson Museum - Mention Milwaukee to a motorbike enthusiast and they'll reference just one name. Well, two in fact: Harley-Davidson.

Discovery World - Milwaukee's state-of-the-art science and technology center is known as Discovery World.

Miller Brewing Company - Wisconsin is noted for its beers, with another famous brewer being Miller, known for its best-selling Miller Lite.

House on the Rock - Not far from Taliesin East is another well-known residence, House on the Rock. Perched on Deer Shelter Rock in Spring Green, it was built in 1959.

Circus World Museum - If you're exploring the state with kids, don't miss the colorful and quirky Circus World Museum in Baraboo.

Dells of the Wisconsin River - Wisconsin's natural wonders extend to the Dells of the Wisconsin River, a spectacular gorge on the state's largest river.

Door County - Door County is one of the top leisure destinations in the United States. Set on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan.

Sturgeon Bay - The region is known for its lighthouses. Pictured is Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Lighthouse, constructed in 1903.

Ephraim - If you intend to linger in Door County, consider a stay in Ephraim.

Lambeau Field - Green Bay is the location of Lambeau Field, the home field of the Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957.

Copper Falls State Park - If exploring the great outdoors is your thing, organize a hike through Copper Falls State Park.

Mellen - The small town of Mellen is where to base yourself if planning to trek the park over a few days.

Ice Age Trail - The daunting Ice Age Trail passes through Rock County as part of its epic 1,609-km (1,000-m) route from from Potawatomi State Park to St. Croix Dalles.