Greetings... My wife and I are taking a road trip from Madison, Wisconsin to Winnipeg, Manitoba during an extended weekend around the weekend of July 26th. We're interested in seeing the sights and experiencing the uniqueness of part of the Midwest U.S. and Central Canada. So where are the best places to go, things to do, places to eat, etc.? Do you have favorites, be they off the beaten path or well-known local commodities? Please let us know where your favorites are... and maybe you'll find some others have recommendations for you, too!
Our itinerary:
We have a loose schedule over 5 days around the weekend of 7/26/08. We plan to drive on I-94 West from Madison to Fargo, ND. Then North on I-29 to the border and straight up on 75 to Winnipeg. We may camp and stay in hotels along the way; hopefully we'll also get to take a trip to Lake Winnipeg. Diversions, alternate routes, points of interest would all be welcome.
Questions about us? Ask questions in the "About Us" thread. If you want to tailor your thoughts to a particular "type" of couple, we'll see if we can give you more info.
Thanks in advance!
Monday, June 23, 2008
About Us
We are a married couple each just over 30 with no children living in Madison, WI. We both have jobs in information technology and enjoy sports, outdoor activities, movies, and - of course - travel. We moved back here less than two years ago after living in small-town PA for 5 years. If there are other details that might help you make suggestions, please let us know!
Madison, WI to Eau Claire, WI
Yes, we're living in Madison, but that doesn't mean we know everything about the best of the West half of the state. Please post suggestions such as a few we've received so far:
Events:
Places for a great meal:
Osseo, WI - Norske Nook - PIE!
Parks:
Mirror Lake SP
Devils Lake SP
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Tomah, WI - Wisconsin’s Cranberry Country
Tilden, Wisconsin - Half-Way Between Equator And North Pole Billboard
Events:
Places for a great meal:
Osseo, WI - Norske Nook - PIE!
Parks:
Mirror Lake SP
Devils Lake SP
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Tomah, WI - Wisconsin’s Cranberry Country
Tilden, Wisconsin - Half-Way Between Equator And North Pole Billboard
Eau Claire, WI to St. Cloud, MN
We have traveled this route a few times, having stopped in Eau Claire, Hudson, and the Twin Cities. But we know we've just scratched the surface of places to go. Please post suggestions such as a few we've received so far:
Events:
Places for a great meal:
Minneapolis, MN - The Times Bar and Café - Fondue, etc.
Parks:
Willow River SP
Crow-Hassan County Park
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Twin Cities - Chain of Lakes
Saint Paul, Minnesota - Wabasha Street Caves
Events:
Places for a great meal:
Minneapolis, MN - The Times Bar and Café - Fondue, etc.
Parks:
Willow River SP
Crow-Hassan County Park
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Twin Cities - Chain of Lakes
Saint Paul, Minnesota - Wabasha Street Caves
St. Cloud, MN to Fargo, ND
In all our lives, we have never ventured into this region. We have a few connections with some experience, but would love to know more. Please post suggestions such as a few we've received so far:
Events:
Fargo/Moorhead - 2008 Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival (Taste of Scandinavia, LEGO Art Show, etc.)
Detroit Lakes, MN - 10,000 Lakes Music Festival
Places for a great meal:
Parks:
Itasca SP
Maplewood SP
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Cold Spring, Minnesota - Grasshopper Assumption Chapel
Events:
Fargo/Moorhead - 2008 Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival (Taste of Scandinavia, LEGO Art Show, etc.)
Detroit Lakes, MN - 10,000 Lakes Music Festival
Places for a great meal:
Parks:
Itasca SP
Maplewood SP
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Cold Spring, Minnesota - Grasshopper Assumption Chapel
Fargo, ND to Altona, MB (US/Canadian Border)
Not only have we have never traveled in this region, we know few people who have done so. Please post suggestions such as a few we've received so far:
Events:
Grand Forks, ND - River Cities Speedway - Friday Night Races
Grand Forks, ND - Town Square Farmer's Market - Saturdays 9:00-2:00
Places for a great meal:
Grand Forks, ND - The Blue Moose Bar & Grill
Fargo, North Dakota - Space Alien's Grill & Bar
Parks:
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Blanchard, North Dakota - World's Tallest Manmade Structure
Grafton - Pulaski Township, North Dakota - Tiny Church - St. Joseph's Chapel
Events:
Grand Forks, ND - River Cities Speedway - Friday Night Races
Grand Forks, ND - Town Square Farmer's Market - Saturdays 9:00-2:00
Places for a great meal:
Grand Forks, ND - The Blue Moose Bar & Grill
Fargo, North Dakota - Space Alien's Grill & Bar
Parks:
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Blanchard, North Dakota - World's Tallest Manmade Structure
Grafton - Pulaski Township, North Dakota - Tiny Church - St. Joseph's Chapel
Altona, MB (US/Canadian Border) to Lake Winnipeg
Winnipeg and Lake Winnipeg are our ultimate destinations on our road trip. Please post suggestions such as a few we've received so far:
Events:
Winnipeg - The River City Dragon Boat Festival
Places for a great meal (or snack):
Winnipeg - GG Gelati - http://www.fae-wpg.com/gggelati/gggelati.htm
Parks:
St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park
Hecla / Grindstone Provincial Park
Grand Beach - http://grandbeachtourism.com/content/view/17/31/
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Winnipeg Roller Derby League
Corydon Italian District
Events:
Winnipeg - The River City Dragon Boat Festival
Places for a great meal (or snack):
Winnipeg - GG Gelati - http://www.fae-wpg.com/gggelati/gggelati.htm
Parks:
St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park
Hecla / Grindstone Provincial Park
Grand Beach - http://grandbeachtourism.com/content/view/17/31/
Local color (anything else special worth bragging about):
Winnipeg Roller Derby League
Corydon Italian District
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