Winter is time when lots of folks stay inside, read a book, and make cookies with the
kids.
With Packers’ season over, we thought you might need some ideas about what to do with your time.
Here is a list of the things you can do in a Northeastern Wisconsin winter:
- Take in a Green Bay Gamblers game – This is a semi-pro hockey team that calls Green Bay home. The tickets are the right price, the action is awesome, and they win, a lot. – http://www.gamblershockey.com/
- Take a hike; go snowshoeing – Wisconsin is one of the most beautiful places in the world, especially in the quiet of winter. Go snowshoeing and enjoy Wisconsin’s natural beauty. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/trails/snowshoe.html
- Too slow! Grab a snowmobile. – You don’t need to own a snowmobile to enjoy one; you can rent them. There are 22,000 miles of trails in Wisconsin. Go for a ride! – http://www.travelwisconsin.com/Snowmobiling.aspx
- Ice is for more than chilling your drink – Once the ice is on the lakes and rivers, there are lots of things you can do. Ice fishing, ice skating, even taking a walk on the water is loads of fun. Be careful, but try the ice – Check with your local parks department for more information.
- Winterfest is everywhere – Lots of towns have winterfests coming up. Each winter folks bundle up and go out for a festival. Check out http://www.travelwisconsin.com/ for a listing.
- Candlelight Ski and Hike – Another popular Wisconsin activity. Night time is the right time to meet up with old friends or to make new ones in the snow. See TravelWisconsin for complete listings.
- Strike! – No, not baseball. Bowling. If you haven’t been bowling recently it’s time to go back. Inexpensive, fun, and easy for whole family to do, bowling is a Wisconsin tradition that you need to be a part of. Check your phone book or look online for the nearest great bowling lanes.
- No, we didn’t forget skiing – While this isn’t Colorado, there is some great downhill skiing in Wisconsin. The snow is perfect and the fun is easy. Take a look online for your nearest ski hill.
- Take it cross-country – A cross-country skiing day can be romantic or an intense workout. Either way, Wisconsin’s thousands of trails are the perfect place to do it. Check out http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/ski/ for more information.
- Tailgate anyone? – Who needs a game as reason for a great barbeque? Call your friends, grab some of your favorite barbeque foods, and make a day of it. If it’s really cold, you look like a hero and it is a ton of fun.
No matter what you do,Northeastern Wisconsin is the place to do it. We call it home and we’re glad you do too.
Stay safe and eat well.
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