We’ve taken the liberty of grouping some of our attractions according to a theme. Feel free to mix and match to suit the needs of your group. We will be happy to help you assemble an itinerary based on the interests and time you’d like to allow for your group. You’ll find descriptions of the attractions listed on this page in the attractions section of this website.


2008 Feature Tour- Central Wisconsin AgVenture: Spud, Berry and Dairy Tour
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29-October 1, 2008
You will travel through Central Wisconsin at the peak of fall foliage for two and a half fun filled days. You will visit environmentally friendly farms, picturesque cranberry marshes and state of the art food-processing plants. As more and more people are involved with the food we eat our knowledge and appreciation for where our food comes from diminishes. This tour will show you first hand what it takes to put that can of cranberries or bag of potatoes in your favorite grocery store. Pricing starting as low as $199 per person. Click here to learn more.

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Garden Tour -
From a rose garden to nurseries, you’ll find beauty all around. Have a religious experience at the Rudolph Grotto Garden, or get back to nature at the Schmeeckle Reserve.

Foxfire Gardens

Upham Mansion Rose Gardens

Rudolph Grotto Garden

Schalows Nursery

Brand’s Plants

Hardacre Gardens

SentryWorld

Schmeeckle Reserve

Brandl Garden  
   

Industry Tour -
Tour the famous Marshfield Medical Center and Laird and Lawton Center, or so some taste testing at a brewery. Adding one or more of our industrial tours to your plans will make for a memorable trip.

Marshfield Medical Center/Marshfield Clinic/Laird and Lawton Center

Stevens Point Brewery

New Page North America

Central Waters Brew Pub
 

Farm Tour -
Whether you want to pick your own strawberries, or visit the world’s largest round barn, you get a sample of rural life in Wisconsin. You can also see state of the art ideas at cheese factories or a research farm. Don’t forget to pick up some fresh squeaky cheese curds.

World’s Largest Round Barn

UW Ag Research Farm-Marshfield

Maranatha Market

Bredl Dairy Farm

Nasonville Cheese Factory

Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese

Stevens Point Brewery

Altenburgs Country Gardens

Mullins Cheese

 

   

Cranberry Tour -
Wisconsin is not only number one in cranberry production, but Central Wisconsin is the largest inland cranberry producing region in the world. Visit a marsh (the same a bog in New England) and see all types of products that use cranberries!


Cultural/Historical Tour -
Central Wisconsin is rich in history and culture. Visit a historic home, check our the art exhibits, or catch a play. How about a planetarium or living history site? We have many choices and know that we can help you put together an itinerary that will exceed your group’s expectations.

Round Barn

Upham Mansion

New Visions

Koerten Gallery

Portage County Heritage Park

Alexander House

Polish Heritage Trail

UWSP Planetarium

Historic Point Basse

UWSP Carlson Art Gallery