It's that time of year, after the busy rush of the holidays, when romance is on the hearts and minds of many.  Want to know the best places to stay in Wisconsin for a little bit of romance?  We have exactly what you're looking for!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, making this the absolute perfect time to plan a romantic getaway in Wisconsin. When looking for romantic and cozy lodging for the occasion, you'll find that our collection of Bed and Breakfasts is exactly what you had in mind.

Our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast member Inns vary greatly in their style, locations, and offerings, but one thing they do have in common is that they are one-of-a-kind, and offer the best places to stay in Wisconsin. Not only that, but our Innkeepers are experts in genuine Wisconsin hospitality, and their quality accommodations will be the foundation of any great romantic getaway in Wisconsin. Next time you're looking to find that perfect romantic getaway, we urge you to seek the unique and book a room at one of the best places to stay in Wisconsin today!

6 Great Places For a Romantic Getaway in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is an incredibly romantic state. It's hard to go wrong when choosing a destination in Wisconsin, but we've put together a list of 6 of Wisconsin's most romantic towns worth visiting. Each of these towns house at least one of our incredible member Inns for cozy lodging at the end of a perfectly romantic day.  Where will your next romantic getaway in Wisconsin be?

Hudson

The River town of Hudson, Wisconsin has grown increasingly popular as a place for a romantic getaway in Wisconsin. The St. Croix River serves as the scenic backdrop to this beautiful town, which houses a trendy downtown and a variety of delicious restaurants and great shops. Popular activities to do here include hot air ballooning over the scenic river valley, and visiting Willow River State Park and Willow Falls.

For lodging, we recommend the Phipps Inn, a beautiful Victorian house in the St. Croix River Valley. It's close to restaurants, shops, and a romantic stroll along the river. 

Cedarburg

The town of Cedarburg, just outside of Milwaukee, is a popular place for a romantic getaway in Wisconsin. There are great wineries in the area, including the Cedar Creek Winery, along with wine's favorite pairing, great cheese. Spend an afternoon tasting a piece of Wisconsin, then visit the only covered bridge left in the entire state, before finishing up in the historic downtown of Cedarburg.

For lodging, we recommend Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast, a romantic Inn nestled in the woods just outside of Cedarburg. They house an on-site spa and have access to the sensational Kettle Moraine Forest.

Baraboo

If you love going on adventures together, we can't recommend the Baraboo region enough. Baraboo is located near Devil's Lake State Park, which is open year-round and perfect for the adventurous couple. There are plenty of other great parks and trails in the area, perfect for cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, and hiking and birdwatching throughout the remainder of the year. 

For lodging, we recommend the Inn at Wawanissee Point, an adults-only Inn nestled at the top of a picturesque 42-acre estate, or the Ringling House, a unique and historic home built by Charles Ringling, one of the founders of the famous Ringling Brother's Circus. 

Eau Claire

Renewing your relationship and reigniting your spark is easy in the town of Eau Claire. The town of Eau Claire is a romantic city with an extensive trail network and parks system, several breweries to enjoy, great dining like The Informalist and the High Shores Supper club, along with a variety of shops to browse. Afterward, curl up in front of a fire and enjoy sweeping views of the Chippewa Valley from your lodging. 

For lodging, we recommend The Inn on Lake Wissota, located just minutes from downtown Chippewa Falls, and a short distance away from everything Eau Claire has to offer. 

Bayfield

In Bayfield, you'll find a quaint harbor town where you can do as little or as much as you want for the duration of your stay. Sit back and soak up the harbor views, meander through the town's many shops, take a ferry ride to Madeline Island, or canoe or kayak in warm weather.

For lodging, we recommend the Old Rittenhouse Inn, a historic house that offers on-site dining, a wide variety of accommodations, and scenic views of Lake Superior. 

Sturgeon Bay, Door County

Door County has long been considered one of the best places to enjoy a romantic getaway in Wisconsin.  Disconnect from your every day, and let the rural atmosphere and natural beauty of Door County whisk you away. There are plenty of wineries, breweries, and a distillery for you to enjoy when you want to. Old fashioned supper clubs, fireside dining, and fine dining establishments beckon you. Explore lighthouses by day, and marvel in the magic of a Door County sunset come evening. 

For lodging, we recommend either The Scofield House, an elegant Victorian home that offers an easy walk to downtown Sturgeon Bay, or the White Lace Inn, nestled in a quaint neighborhood in the historic heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay. 

Find the Most Unique Places to Stay in Wisconsin

Sometimes, the perfect romantic getaway means finding someplace with endless adventures for you to enjoy together. At other times, it means finding a romantic cabin or room somewhere beautiful and spending an entire weekend together indoors.

If you're looking for the best and most unique places to stay in Wisconsin, you've come to the right place! No matter how much or how little of Wisconsin you end up seeing while here, we know time spent at any of our Bed and Breakfasts will be both romantic and memorable.

To find the best deals, specials, and packages, you should always book your getaway directly on the website of the property you're interested in. Come visit us this winter, and let us show you how to sweep your loved ones off their feet. Book your stay at one of our Wisconsin Bed and Breakfasts today, and discover for yourself why we offer the most unique places to stay in Wisconsin. 

After months of cold temperatures and snow covered everything, it's time to "Think Spring"! What better way to do that then to create some delicious new spring recipes using a variety of fruits and vegetables you typically find in the season. We have put together, and are happy to share, these recipes from some of our foodie innkeepers. With these "Think Spring" like recipes for you straight from the garden, you will be inspired to cook and bake and leave that spring cleaning for another time! Bon appetit!

Top 5 Spring Recipes From Our Innkeepers

From Phipps Inn, Hudson:

Rhubarb Pie

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Crust (for 9” pie):
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup plus 2 Tablespoons Butter Flavored Crisco
4 1/2 Tablespoons ice water

Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening. Add water mix until all flour is moistened. Gather dough into a ball and divide in half. Shape halves into flattened discs. Roll one disc 2” larger than pie pan. Place bottom crust in pan. Trim edges to edge of pan.

Filling:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup flour
4 1/2 cups rhubarb cut in 1/2” pieces
2 Tablespoons butter, divided

Mix sugar and flour, add rhubarb and toss to coat. Scoop rhubarb and all sugar/flour mixture into crust. Divide butter into 4 or 5 pieces and place on rhubarb.

Roll out top crust. Cut a few slits in crust. Place over rhubarb. Fold extra crust under bottom crust and seal and flute or press with fork. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Cover edges with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.

Bake 40-50 minutes or until juice begins to bubble through slits in crust.

From Franklin Street Inn, Appleton:

Apricot-Orange Cream Scones

Ingredients:
2 c. flour
3 Tbs. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. dried chopped apricots
1/2 c. white vanilla chips
1 1/3 c. whipping cream

Frosting:
2-3 Tbs. orange juice
Zest from 1 orange
1 c. powdered sugar

Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In large bowl combine first seven ingredients. Mix well. Add whipping cream all at once, stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (If not moist enough, then you can use more cream usually by about 1/4 c.). On a lightly floured surface, knead dough 6-7 times still smooth, do not over mix! Divide in half and pat into two 6 inch rounds. Cut into 4 wedges. Place rounds 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-13 minutes till golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Mix powdered sugar and orange juice, then drizzle over warm scones.

Best served warm. Makes 8 large scones. Kitchen tip: you can combine first seven ingredients and store in air tight bow on the counter. Then in the morning add the cream and follow recipe from there. Grate orange for zest flavor & then juice orange. Combine and refrigerate. In the morning, add powdered sugar to the orange mixture to make frosting.

Enjoy these spring recipes! Do you want further inspiration? Then check out our "We are Foodies ~ Recipes" page on our Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association website. We are always adding both sweet and savory breakfast deliciousness for you to try. Know that if you don't want to cook, you can always choose to experience one of our many wonderful Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association member inns where you leave the cooking and hospitality to them and just enjoy your time!

Are you ready to Seek the Unique?

Wisconsin has major travel news this year. The U.S. Open comes to the state for the first time in the tournament’s history, to a public course, no less. Natural Twosome – Golf and B&Bs The 117^th U.S. Open is being played at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, marking the first time the storied event has ever been staged in the state. Plus it’s only the sixth time it’s being played at a public course. We put together a list of the Top 10 Wisconsin public golf courses (and the B&Bs nearby, naturally) to help you tee up your golf getaway bucket list.

There are more than 500 public golf courses in Wisconsin. Multiple PGA and LPGA tournaments have been contested at public courses at Kohler. Plus, the U.S. Open comes to Erin Hills in Wisconsin, the first time this storied event has ever been staged in the state and only the sixth time at a public course. And this just in: Wisconsin is ranked the #1 golf destination for 2017 by GolfAdvisor.com! So, if there was ever a year to celebrate golf, this is it, which is why the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association put together its own list of top public courses based on travel habits at its member inns. While Erin Hills is closed until after the U.S. Open, there are plenty of top-notch golf getaways for those eager to tee up their summer travel schedule. Top 10 Contenders for Best Golf/B&B Getaways

1. Whistling Straits, Sheboygan: This course will be hosting the 2020 Ryder Cup. Stay at Lake Orchard Farm Retreat on the shores of Lake Michigan, a sixth generation farm with its own on-site nine-hole golf course and clubhouse. [caption id="attachment_1757" align="alignnone" width="300"] Lake Orchard Farm Retreat Guest room[/caption]
2. Blackwolf Run, Kohler: Spend the night at the nearby Jay Lee Inn in Elklhart Lake, an elegant 1902 Victorian Federal house with views to the lake. There’s also Tauschek’s B&B in Plymouth, a log home with rustic charm and modern amenities. [caption id="attachment_1758" align="alignright" width="300"] Tauschek' Bed & Breakfast[/caption]
3. University Ridge, Madison: The three inns in Madison each have their own unique personality, much like the city itself. There’s The Buckingham Inn near Camp Randall Stadium with red naturally a favorite accent color, Hotel Ruby Marie where you can enjoy the bustle of the Capitol Square, and The Livingston Inn Gothic Revival mansion with lakefront access to Lake Mendota.
4. Lawsonia, Green Lake: Take your pick of four B&Bs in the resort community of Green Lake – Miller’s Daughter B&B where complimentary wine is served daily, McConnell Inn where breakfast is prepared by their pastry chef, the lakefront Angel Inn with parking for your boat, or Greenway House where guests can enjoy breakfast on the wraparound porch.
5. SentryWorld, Stevens Point: After a day on the course, spend the night at Dreams of Yesteryear, an architectural gem in Stevens Point’s historic downtown district, and wake up to a full gourmet breakfast before heading back to the course for another round of golf.
6. The Bull, Sheboygan Falls: Choose a two-story suite at the Rochester Inn or, if traveling with your golf buddies, reserve The Fringe Country Inn and gather in the spacious common room. Both are right in Sheboygan Falls.
7. Horseshoe Bay, Egg Harbor: There are lots of charming B&Bs up and down the Door County peninsula. [caption id="attachment_1759" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bay Point Inn[/caption] In the same community as the course is Bay Point Inn, patterned after a European vacation villa.
8. Washington County, Hartford: The Westphal Mansion Inn, an English Tudor mansion in downtown Hartford, is a local historic landmark with plenty of old world style. [caption id="attachment_1763" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Westphal Mansion guest room[/caption]
9. The Bog, Saukville: A short drive will get you to Hidden Serenity B&B in West Bend, a spacious inn next to a wildlife sanctuary where there’s also a tennis court if you also like to swing a racquet.
10. Geneva National, Lake Geneva: This is the site of the 2017 Legends LPGA. If you typically travel with a group of golfer friends, reserve the entire home known as At The Lake House B&B. [caption id="attachment_1760" align="alignright" width="300"] Lazy Cloud Bed & Breakfast, Lake Geneva WI[/caption] Lazy Cloud B&B bills itself as a place for romantics so if you golf with your significant other, give this inn a try. Both are in Lake Geneva.

Bonus Recommendations: There are two other public courses in the state designed by the same duo who designed Erin Hills - Wild Rock in Wisconsin Dells and Troy Burne in Hudson. In Wisconsin Dells, retreat to Bowman’s Oak Hill B&B with its park-like setting where breakfast is served on the large deck. In Hudson, Phipps Inn is located in a historic district making it a short walk to downtown restaurants. Look Forward To: Sand Valley Golf Resort in Nekoosa is set to open in May, and is already getting lots of advance accolades. Less than an hour from the course is Artha Sustainable Living Center in Amherst, an eco-friendly inn set on a 55-acre plot with lots of greens, as in green fields and woodlands. Also just under an hour’s drive is Riverview B&B in Neshkoro, located on the White River, so bring your kayak along with your clubs. When Erin Hills Reopens to the Public: If you’ll be golfing Erin Hills after the U.S. Open, consider a stay at Inn at Pine Terrace in nearby Oconomowoc. The design of this historic mansion was modeled after a nobleman’s castle near Vienna, making it a fitting spot to spend the night when golfing one of the crown jewels of Wisconsin. Just as each golf course is unique and has it's own personality, so do the B&B's in the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association.  A great reason to plan a B&B getaway, where innkeepers are your ultimate concierge to all things local.  Another important item to point out, WBBA members are licensed, inspected and insured.  So rest assured, you will get a good night's sleep when you stay at a WBBA B&B, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated the next morning.  Are you ready to Seek the Unique?