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Best Resorts In Wisconsin

Wisconsin is only a short drive away which makes it a great place to get out of town without the hassle of air travel. The best part is The Badger State is full of diverse resorts options offering activities for every season.

Canoe Bay Lodge
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Canoe Bay Lodge

W16065 Hogback Road
Chetek, WI 54728
715-924-4594
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Canoe Bay in Chetek was designed to accommodate couples looking for a quiet getaway no matter what the season. The 280-acre country estate offers canoeing, kayaking, row boating, fishing, biking, skiing and sleigh or horse carriage rides. In the lodge's restaurant Relais Chateaux, expect a dinner dress code and an exquisite menu. Dishes are made with fresh ingredients from the onsite organic garden which can be paired with an extensive wine list.

The Cove of Lake Geneva
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The Cove of Lake Geneva

111 Center Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
800-770-7107
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The Cove of Lake Geneva is the epitome of a lavish getaway and fitting for the entire family. Only steps from the lakefront, this resort is loaded with favored amenities such as whirlpools, flat screen televisions and heated indoor and outdoor pools. Summers bring children's activities, poolside massages and live music.

Glidden Lodge Beach Resort
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Glidden Lodge Beach Resort

4676 Glidden Drive
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-9196
920-746-3900
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Glidden Lodge Beach Resort in Door Country is ideal for coast lovers with its golden-sand beach and shallow water which is ideal for swimming. Active vacationers enjoy beach volleyball, basketball and tennis or head to nearby Whitefish Dunes State Park for year-round winter activities.

Alpine Valley Resort
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Alpine Valley Resort

2699 Highway D
East Troy, WI 53120
262-642-7374
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The Kettle Moraine-based Alpine Valley Resort has two main seasonal attractions, alpine skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. Families especially love this resort for its affordable skiing and lessons. The longest ski run is 2500 feet and it's the only resort in the Midwest with two high speed quads and four wonder carpets.

Heidel House Resort & Spa
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Heidel House Resort & Spa

643 Illinois Avenue
Green Lake, WI 54941
920-294-3344 ‎
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Heidel House Resort & Spa sits on the shores of Green Lake and is best described as a blissful oasis. Guest have access to indoor and outdoor pools, a captained 60' yacht, 99 holes of golf and the Evensong Spa with its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired exterior and interior labyrinth. During the snowy season Heidel House turns into a winter wonderland with ice skating, sledding, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. Rent equipment or bring your own.

The Osthoff Resort
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The Osthoff Resort

101 Osthoff Avenue
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
800-876-3399
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Situated on Elkhart Lake, the Osthoff Resort offers the ultimate summer getaway with its sand beach, volleyball courts, horse-drawn carriage rides, bonfires, grills and a number of water craft including platoons, canoes and hydrobikes. Visitors looking for a relaxing activity can opt for a morning coffee or sunset cruise around the crystal-clear lake. Families can keep the kids busy with Osthoff's Pleasures Activities Program which includes interactive culinary and nature endeavors.

Wilderness Territory
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Wilderness Territory

511 East Adams Street
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
608-253-9729
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It's impossible not to mention a resort in the famous Waterpark Capital of the World, Wisconsin Dells. Wilderness Territory is one of America's largest waterpark resorts - taking up 600 acres. This massive resort has dry play parks, miniature golf and 500,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor water-play all of which are reserved for resort guests only. To add to the fun, but open to the public, are the Wild Rock Golf Course, Woods Family Golf Course and the Canyon Zip Line. Stayed tuned for the Best of Wisconsin Waterpark Resorts…

-- Beth Blair has turned a decade of travel industry experience into an action-packed travel writing career. She writes for various print and online publications and is co-founder of TheVacationGals.com and TheSpaGals.com. Learn more about her at BethBlair.com and find her on Twitter: @BethBlair.

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