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NEW HOTEL LEANS INTO STATE’S HERITAGE
A new independent hotel in Wisconsin Dells will lean into the state’s heritage in a big way, from architecture and interior design to culinary and event space, even in its name, The Wisconsin Hotel. Construction has begun on this one-of-a-kind property that will take over the footprint of the current Wintergreen Hotel at 60 Gasser Road, with an anticipated opening date of summer 2025.
The hotel, shorthanded as “The Wisconsin,” has a design aesthetic that hearkens to classic farm structures with its soaring roofline, timber beams and cupolas, and will feature 111 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a sunlit fitness center, wedding venue large enough for 300 that will also serve as corporate event space, and welcoming communal spaces with fire features both inside and outside. The standalone restaurant with seating for 200 fittingly borrows on the folksong, just with a plural, Farmer in the Dells, and will feature seasonally fresh ingredients sourced from local farms in homage to regional flavors, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The four-story Silo Bar, sure to be a landmark, will have a chic open-air rooftop bar with 360-degree views of this southwest corner of the community, including a view to Mirror Lake State Park.
THIS SODA NAMED “COOLEST THING MADE IN WISCONSIN”
Jolly Good Soda, manufactured by Random Lake-based Krier Foods, has been named the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2024, beating out more than 130 other nominated products. Jolly Good Soda is a craft soda brand known for its variety of flavors and vibrant cans. The soda comes in a variety of flavors like classic Root Beer and Blue Raspberry. About 150,000 votes were cast to determine a winner in the contest run by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.
STATE’S FIRST CONTAINER PARK SET TO OPEN IN 2025
With a planned opening in spring 2025, The Yard in Altoona will be Wisconsin’s first container park, featuring three eateries, a taproom and a boutique, all housed in repurposed shipping containers. Inspired by the area’s railroading history, The Yard will also include a stage for live music and cultural events, offering a unique blend of dining, shopping and entertainment.
WISCONSIN SNOW REPORT DELIVERS SEASON-LONG CONDITIONS
Travel Wisconsin’s award-winning Snow Report is back for the season, reporting on snow conditions throughout the state all season long. Get information on conditions for all types of recreational activities from snowmobiling to cross- country skiing delivered directly to your email inbox. Visit travelwisconsin.com/snowreport for more information.
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