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Ultimate Girls' Weekend Guide to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Planning a girls' weekend in Lake Geneva, WI? This complete guide covers the best restaurants, bars, wineries, spas, boutique shopping, lake activities, and more — plus a sample Friday-to-Sunday itinerary for the ultimate summer getaway from Milwaukee.

New at Bayshore: Pho Love Opens, Plus New Stores and More Coming Soon

Pho Love is now open, joining a wave of new restaurants, shops and fitness destinations at the Glendale shopping center. Carhartt and Concrete have also opened their doors, while First Watch, Four Winds Lounge and Kaizen House of Athletics are preparing to welcome visitors.

Wisconsin Rustic Roads: Every Route by Region

This guide organizes every designated route by region and county, highlights especially interesting drives, and includes a statewide map to help you build your own adventure.

Mequon Considers New Festivals

Mequon’s Festivals Committee is considering several new community events for 2027, including a family field day, holiday activities and a possible celebration marking both the city’s 70th anniversary and the end of an era for the existing community pool and Rennicke Field.

Highland Road Bike Spur: Connecting Trail and Park

The Highland Road Bike/Pedestrian Spur is a roughly 1.5-mile, 10-foot-wide paved trail connecting the Ozaukee Interurban Trail with Rotary Park along the north side of Highland Road. The off-road route expands walking and biking access between neighborhoods, the park and the existing trail network.

Trick-or-Treat Hours Guide for Greater Milwaukee Area 2026

Complete 2026 trick-or-treat schedule for Greater Milwaukee area communities. Find official Halloween hours for 50+ municipalities in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee & Washington counties. Updated for October 31st Halloween timing.

What’s Open in Door County in Winter? A Seasonal Guide

There are restaurants, museums, shops, parks and places to stay throughout the off-season. The biggest change is that seasonal attractions begin closing in October, some businesses finish their season in early November, and many year-round businesses switch to shorter hours or fewer days.