Road Trip to Wisconsin

[redlegrod]

In a couple of weekends I have to go Madison, Wisconsin. I have never been up that way so I was hoping some here could give me some must see places up that way. Are there any gun related must see stops I have to make?

 

[Thegeek]

Tour the Capital building. Madison is a very leftist area. Take notice of all the no weapons signs posted on shop doors. Same some micro-brews from the Capitol Tap and Ale Asylum. Have dinner at The Old Fashioned.

Pretty much all I've done....

 

[Midskier]

In the summer I've been here for breakfast (Sat & Sun only) Walleye and eggs
The Beach House Madison, Mcfarland

 

[canav844]

Stop at the Gander Academy on the North East side of town, the range time is ridiculously priced, but since they put it in there's much better selection of gun stuff and the staff are actually attentive and nice. The Jet Room is usually a must for breakfast food, but last few times we skipped it, so I haven't really looked into the carry situation there.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Keep in mind that in Wisconsin, No Weapons signs DO have the force of Law.

You could make a billboard that states, "I hate Liberals & Union Thugs" and take a couple of laps around the Statehouse. You will meet all kinds of interesting people!!!

 

[redlegrod]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far. Keep them coming.

 

[Mgderf]

I saw the Dead at Alpine Valley Wisconsin. The ampitheater is fantastic. There were just over 60,000 people in PAID attendance.

Alas, now Jerry is gone, the Dead aren't playing Alpine Valley any more, so I don't have much reason to go.

 

[AtTheMurph]

I'm a UW alum, grew up in the state and travel back pretty frequently.

How long you going to be in Mad-town? I can give lot's of suggestions but don't have any gun related ones.

Madison, in the downtown area around UW is still a hippie hangout. Lots of great bars, the Student Union is a must see and the Rathskellar inside is one of the best bars known to man. Also get some ice cream there. If the weather is nice go out the back and sit on the terrace overlooking Lake Mendota, have a few beers and hang with the students.

Check out the Capital - 2nd largest dome only to the US capitol, Monona Terrace, Arboreatum and Lake Wingra.

If you have time t drive out of town a little I'd head to Spring Green. It's beautiful country and maybe check out Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's place.

Restaurant scene if you're into it - one of the best in the country is L'Etoile. I proposed to my wife there. Expensive. The Plaza Tavern - Not! It's a 1950's WI tavern and my old haunt. The Red Shed.

 

[AtTheMurph]

I saw the Dead at Alpine Valley Wisconsin. The ampitheater is fantastic. There were just over 60,000 people in PAID attendance.

Alas, now Jerry is gone, the Dead aren't playing Alpine Valley any more, so I don't have much reason to go.

I am sure I was there....

 

[Titanium Man]

Forget Madison...... Head North up I-94 about 5 hours to beautiful Rusk County, and enjoy all the good things in life........Whitetail, Bear, Wolves, Turkey, Coyotes, Bald Eagles, etc., etc., etc. Besides hunting, there is nothing quite like canoeing down the Flambeau River and enjoying all the wildlife. Very, very peaceful.

Only downside, my in-laws are there..... ....but that also means I hunt from Sunrise to Sunset.


The only thing Madison has is a Fuddruckers, where we stop on the way up.

 

[Mgderf]

I am sure I was there....

I thought I saw you!

 

[rbhargan]

If you like German food/beer check out the Essen House near the Capital. Wonderful place.

 

[redlegrod]

I have to drive up there to exchange my kids with the ex-wife. I haven't decided if I'm going to get a room and spend the night or just have a nice dinner and come back home. I will have to come back the following weekend to pick the kids up. Thanks for all the suggestions so far keep them coming.

 

[Titanium Man]

I have to drive up there to exchange my kids with the ex-wife. I haven't decided if I'm going to get a room and spend the night or just have a nice dinner and come back home. I will have to come back the following weekend to pick the kids up. Thanks for all the suggestions so far keep them coming.

Nice of her to move to Wisconsin......

Shame your kids are so far away......

Doesn't Wisconsin have a death penalty clause written into child support?

Have a safe trip.......enjoy the scenery!!!!

 

[AtTheMurph]

If you like German food/beer check out the Essen House near the Capital. Wonderful place.

Oh boy...... spent a few too many nights in there. Can't drink that much beer anymore.


You pretty much have to do State Street Brats.

 

[Surlyhigh]

I lived there for ten years. There are so many great places to eat. If you go to the Capital, try Coopers Tavern.

 

[redlegrod]

Nice of her to move to Wisconsin......

Shame your kids are so far away......

Doesn't Wisconsin have a death penalty clause written into child support?

Have a safe trip.......enjoy the scenery!!!!

She actually moved to Minnesota several years ago to avoid paying me child support.

I have custody so they are only 10 minutes away at school at the moment!

 

[redlegrod]

Sounds like there are lots of good places to eat. I don't know which one i will try. Are there any cool gun stores up there?

 

[Kagnew]

Don't miss The Only Waunakee in the World!

 

[mrjarrell]

My wife swears by a place called the Weary Traveler in Madison. She says she had what might possibly be the best burger ever there and they had great beer on tap.