Wisconsin

KICK IT OFF – No football fan can resist Green Bay, the only town in the U.S. with a community-owned professional sports team – of course, the Packers. “Titletown” takes its team spirit very seriously. Soak up the green-and-gold, knock back a few Leinies (or the excellent local root beer, Sno-Cap), and take a gander at the legendary Lambeau Field.

BIG LITTLE HOUSE – Pepin is the birthplace of author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Children – and grown-up children – can learn about her life and the pioneer era at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Museum, as well as the re-created “Little House on the Prairie” just north of town. Some of the characters from her books are actually buried in the town cemetery. Find out more at www.lauraingallswilderhome.com.

CALL THEIR BLUFF – The roads along the Mississippi River have been collectively identified as the Great River Road, beginning at the north end in Prescott with Highway 35. It’s a great drive, full of scenic pull-offs and state parks along the river bluffs. Don’t miss Maiden Rock, with its tragic, romantic Native American legend. Get maps and other information at www.experiencemississippiriver.com/minnesota.cfm.