The following resorts, inns and bed-and-breakfasts were featured in recent issues of Midwest Living. Because packages are always being introduced and altered, you might want to call the property first.

Ashland, Hotel Chequamegon Nestled above Chequamegon Bay, the 65 Victorian guest rooms in this luxury hotel have a sweeping view of the Lake Superior shoreline. 800-946-5555.

Bailey's Harbor, Bailey's Harbor Yacht Club Resort Just north of Bailey's Harbor, this hideaway has spacious rooms and suites, plus an indoor pool all nestled in a wooded setting next to LAke Michigan. 920-839-2336.

Bayfield, CooperHill House Bed & Breakfast A clapboard home dating back to 1888 houses guests in antique-filled rooms. 715-779-5060.

Bayfield, Old Rittenhouse Inn One of Bayfield's historic homes, with a wraparound porch. 715-779-5111.

Bayfield, Winfield Inn and Garden Along the Lake Superior shore sits these modern motel rooms and condo units. 715-779-3252.

Belleville, Cameo Rose Victorian County Inn There are victorian embellishments at every turn in this massive slate-blue home, with a turret, a rambling porch, white gingerbread trim, and plenty of nooks and crannies. 608-424-6340.

Cable, Mogasheen Resort A twisting lane takes you to Lake Namekagon (16 miles east of Cable) in Wisconsin's north woods. Surrounded by national forest, 11 simple brown frame cottages rim the sandy-bottomed lake. Each cottage has a lake view, and you can count on almost every vacation recreation you fancy, including boating and swimming. 715-794-2113.

Cassville, River View Bed & Breakfast Handsome Federal-style brick home on the Mississippi riverfront. 608-725-5895.

Cedarburg, The Stagecoach Inn Located near the Cedarburg shopping district, this nostalgic 150-year-old inn has 12 guest rooms, some with whirlpools and fireplaces. 888-375-0208.

Cedarburg, The Washington House Inn Luxury suites with whirlpools and fireplaces distinguish this stately 1880s brick hostelry with 34 guest rooms. 800-554-4717.

Chetek, Canoe Bay Inn and Cottages This plush north-woods retreat tucks into the rolling western Wisconsin countryside 40 miles north of Eau Claire. Sturdy, mostly prairie-style furnishings fill six guest rooms in the lodge and 13 cottages a short walk away. 715-924-4594.

Delavan, Allyn Mansion Inn In 1992, the National Trust for Historic Preservation chose this inn as the grand-prize winner of its Great American Home Awards. Antiques such as canopy beds and hand-painted kerosene lamps from the innkeepers' extensive collections fill the eight guest bedrooms. Many have fireplaces. 262-728-9090.

Delavan, Lake Lawn Resort Lake Lawn Resort, a sprawling family getaway, greets guests with old-time warmth. 800-338-5253.

De Pere, The James Street Inn Guests can enjoy a view of the water from nearly all 36 rooms, which are decorated with custom artwork and wooden blinds. Many rooms feature whirlpool baths and fireplaces. Near by you can find paved trails the provide miles of fun for roller-bladers, bicyclists, and joggers. The restaurant downstairs provides an Old World atmosphere, serving rack of lamb or fillet of salmon. 920-337-0111.

Downsville, The Creamery Located 6 miles south of Menomonie, this renovated dairy cooperative hosts 12 large rooms. Take a relaxing bike ride along the 14-mile Red Cedar State Bike Trail, adjacent to the lodge. 715-664-8354.

Eagle, Eagle Centre House You'll find this replica 1840s stagecoach inn just a half-mile from the Old World Wisconsin living-history settlement in Eagle. 262-363-4700

Eagle, Olympia Resort & Conference Center This resort, 20 miles north of the Old World Wisconsin living-history settlement in Eagle, features 256 rooms. 800-558-9573.

Eau Claire, Fanny Hill This Victorian inn has 11 rooms, some with fireplaces and whirlpools. 800-292-8026.

Eau Claire, The Atrium A bed and breakfast with four rooms around a 20-foot atrium. 888-773-0094.

Eau Claire, The Otter Creek Inn This inn has six antique-filled rooms. 715-832-2945.

Egg Harbor, Alpine Inn Resort & Cottages Door County resort on 300 groomed acres beside Green Bay, with a historic lodge as the centerpiece. 920-868-3000.

Egg Harbor, Shallows Resort Flowers bloom everywhere, and the manicured lawn sweeps down to Green Bay at this beautifully-kept small resort 3 miles south of the town of Egg Harbor on the Door County Peninsula. Five cottages, four two-story townhouses and eight housekeeping apartments overlook the water. 800-257-1560.

Elkart Lake, Osthoff Resort Cupolas, stone trim and green iron railings adorn this white frame masterpiece, complete with 145 suites. Enjoy pools, whirlpools, saunas, a fitness center, tennis, basketball, and the beach. 800-876-3399.

Ephraim, Trollhaugen Lodge Homey touches spruce up this clean, comfortable lodge (operated as a bed and breakfast) and its motel rooms. A log cabin sleeps four adults, and a suite also sleeps four adults. 800-854-4118.

Ephraim, Edgewater Resort Plan to stay at this vintage white clapboard inn. Inside you'll find rooms and suites with a breezy upscale flair. 920-854-2734.

Fifield, Boyd's Mason Lake Resort You're assured plenty of privacy and room to roam at this ranch-size resort, encompassing 2,600 wooded acres halfway between Hayward and Minocqua. At the end of a winding road 15 miles from the closest town, 18 cabins (some the size of homes) cluster near the white clapboard dining lodge. The cabins are scattered along the shores of four stocked lakes. 715-762-3469.

Fish Creek, White Gull Inn Over the last 3 decades, owners Andy and Jan Coulson have refurbished this venerable Colonial-style inn in Door County. It features one of the area's most renowned fish boils. 888-364-9542.

Fontana, The Abbey Resort and Fontana Spa This resort features 334 rooms and villas near the harbor. 800-558-2405.

Green Lake, McConnell Inn This stately inn whisks you back nearly 100 years to when vacationers first headed for Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest natural inland lake. Visitors climb the oak stairway to a third floor suite where four guest rooms await. Antique furnishings, plus flowered wallpaper with ornate Victorian borders, decorate the rooms. 888-238-8625.

Green Lake, The Heidel House Conference Center and Resort This retreat in central Wisconsin attracts large gatherings, as well as newlyweds looking for a romantic honeymoon. Guests can choose from regular and deluxe rooms and suites, or estate buildings scattered throughout the grounds. The contemporary Lac Verde Lodge features whirlpools and adjoining glass-enclosed swimming pool. 800-444-2812.

Hayward, Ross' Teal Lake Lodge A sense of nostalgia surrounds this woodsy 220-acre resort 20 miles east of Hayward. It's been in the Ross family for more than 80 years. Great-Grandma's recipes star at meals. The 22 lakeside cottages and homes have a yesteryear feel, or try a newer townhouse-like suite. Pets are welcome at this family-oriented resort, where fishing and an 18-hole championship golf course await guests. 715-462-3631.

Hayward, Spider Lake Lodge Along Spider Lake, this 1923 retreat reflects the north-woods atmosphere and traditional décor of northern Wisconsin. 800-653-9472.

Hayward, Treeland Resorts Most of the 26 vacation homes and 10 motel suites are steps from the water at this 70-acre property along an inlet of a vast northwest Wisconsin lake system. Ten newer motel suites overlook the swimming pool and lodge, which includes a restaurant. 715-462-3874.

Hazel Green, Ambrosia Inn Like a world made for getting away from it all, where you can stay in the gazebo, towering cottage silo, or four log cabins, all with fireplaces and double whirlpools. No children allowed. 800-666-2006.

Hudson, Phipps Inn Bed and Breakfast The cheerful sound of a player piano surrounds you the moment you step inside the Phipps Inn. An eight-sided tower topped with a green "witch's cap" roof highlights this home that local lumberman William Phipps built in 1884. On the second and third floors, six spacious guest rooms (each with a private bath) welcome visitors with a combination of fireplaces, canopy beds and whirlpools. 715-386-0800.

Jacksonport, Whitefish Bay Farm Bed & Breakfast Flanked by sheep pastures and two barns, this four-room inn resembles a tidy, turn-of-the century homestead. 920-743-1560.

Kohler, Inn on Woodlake This stone-and brick inn provides 121 moderately-priced rooms, decorated with country furnishings. You have access to recreational facilities at The American Club next door. 800-344-2838.

Kohler, The American Club This elegant old world hotel features 236 classic rooms, along with a full selection of recreational facilities that include outstanding golf. You can dine in a different restaurant almost every night of the week. 800-344-2838.

Lac du Flambeau, Dillman's Sand Lake Lodge At the tip of a wooded peninsula 12 miles northwest of Woodruff, vacationers have relaxed here for more than 65 years. Lodgings, which overlook the clear waters of White Sand Lake, vary from newer motel-style rooms and rooms in the older Lodge Annex to one- to three-bedroom cabins and two-story chalets with full kitchen facilities, some fireplaces and screened porches. 715-588-3143.

Lake Delton, Peterson Cottage If you're going to rent a cabin in the woods, why not spend the night the Wright way: at the Seth Peterson Cottage. It's the world's only Frank Lloyd Wright building that the public can rent as a vacation retreat. The cottage sleeps four. 608-254-6551.

Lake Geneva, Best Western Harbor Shores A high rise near the Lake Geneva lakefront about two blocks from downtown. 262-248-9182.

Lake Geneva, French Country Inn on the Lake Overlooking Como Lake, this historic building was moved from the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition. The inn includes Kirsch's restaurant and 24 rooms decorated in cozy country style. 262-245-5220.

Lake Geneva, Geneva Inn With panoramic windows and tiers of balconies, the 13-year old Geneva Inn is the only lodging right on the shores of Geneva Lake. 800-441-5881.

Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa East of Lake Geneva, this resort, including two renowned golf courses, sprawls across 1,600 acres. After a floor-to-ceiling facelift, almost no hint remains that this Prairie-style stone-and-timber masterpiece began life as part of Hugh Hefner's Playboy Club empire. 800-558-3417.

Lake Geneva, Interlaken Resort & Country Spa Along Como Lake, a 30-year-old family resort that includes both guest rooms and villas. 800-225-5558.

Lake Geneva, Roses This cheery bed and breakfast is a couple of blocks from downtown and the shore of Lake Geneva. 262-248-4344.

Land O' Lakes, Sunrise Lodge Along Wisconsin's Lac Vieux Desert, little lodges such as the Sunrise Lodge pepper the shoreline between the pines. 800-221-9689.

Langlade, Wolf River Lodge This hemlock log lodge just north of Langlade (65 miles northwest of Green Bay) has attracted trout fishermen and canoeists since 1919. Today's lodge guests vary from kayakers and anglers to honeymooners seeking a romantic getaway. Antiques and handmade quilts fill six guest rooms. 715-882-2182.

Madison, Arbor House West of downtown a renovated century-old home houses this environmental friendly hotel near the lake. 608-238-2981.

Madison, Madison Concourse Hotel Travelers revel in views of the Capitol and the lake at this full-service, modern hotel. 800-356-8293.

Madison, Mansion Hill Inn At this cozy retreat, a valet ushers guests into the marble-floored foyer and up the polished mahogany staircase. Some of the mansion's 11 rooms take their names from historic figures with ties to the house. In the Sarah Fairchild Conover Room, a hidden door in the floor-to-ceiling bookcase opens to a sumptuous bath. 800-798-9070.

Madison, The Canterbury Inn Bed and Breakfast You're sure to get a good night's sleep with the bedtime stories at this red brick inn, a floor above the Canterbury bookstore. Classics and best-sellers fill the six guest rooms, each named for a traveler in The Canterbury Tales. 800-838-3850.

Mauston, Woodside Ranch An authentic ranch experience halfway between La Crosse and Madison, offering trail rides, covered-wagon treks and barn dances. Twenty-three cabins and cottages, plus 13 rooms in the main lodge, include fireplaces and private baths. 800-626-4275.

Mayville, Audubon Inn No need to leave the kids at home when you visit the handsome bed and breakfast along Mayville's main street. The historic inn welcomes children, along with the family dog or cat, in its 17 whirlpool-equipped guest rooms. 920-387-5858.

Milwaukee, Astor Hotel Two blocks from Lake Michigan, this white stone nine-story hotel stands as a dignified reminder of the past. 800-558-0200.

Milwaukee, County Clare Founded in 1996, County Clare offers 30 rooms, superior soundproofing, and a swift and silent elevator to its three floors. 414-272-5273.

Minocqua, Driftwood Lodge As you approach this cozy little enclave clustered along both sides of a shady lane on a 6-acre peninsula, it's hard to imagine Al Capone hiding out here years ago. Eleven sparkling-clean cottages (one to four bedrooms, kitchens or kitchenettes, some with fireplaces) overlook a good fishing lake. 715-356-6080.

Montreal, The Inn You can't help feeling comfortable at this six-room, white clapboard inn that once was a mining company's office. 715-561-5180.

Phelps, The Hazen Inn Opened in 1901 as a fishing lodge, this chocolate-colored inn had fallen on hard times before owners Joel and Janet McClure bought it in 1993. Today, two wide staircases lead to eight guest rooms and one suite, or guests can opt for one of the inn's three log cabins. 800-335-6904.

Plymouth, 52 Stafford Fifty miles north of Milwaukee, this inn, with its 19 rooms named for famous Irish men, is soaked with Gaelic influence. 800-421-4667.

Poynette, The Jamieson House Inn You'll think you're back in the 1800s when you stay at this cream-colored Italianate beauty. A vintage brick schoolhouse and a Victorian mansion also are part of this complex, which includes 12 rooms, 11 with whirlpools and all with private baths. 608-635-4100.

Rib Lake, Camp 28 Bunkhouse and Saloon Overlooking Rib Lake, these 12 new hotel units with private baths feature logging-era touches. 715-427-3111 or 715-427-2828.

Sheboygan, Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center This waterside resort is home to 183 guest suites (some are nautical-themed) as well as an indoor waterpark featuring tube slides and a lazy river. 920-452-2900.

Sister Bay, Little Sister Resort Tall cedars shade the cabins (which have one to three bedrooms ), all remodeled with loving touches such as Scandinavian-inspired stenciling on the walls. Some include stone fireplaces and screened porches. Six newer apartments have full kitchens, and two three-bedroom homes have full baths. 920-854-4013.

Sister Bay, Pheasant Park The white frame lodge with green shingles looks like an old-time Door County inn, but it really opened in July 1995. The individually-decorated condos include fireplaces, double whirlpools and kitchens. 920-854-7287.

Spring Green, The House on the Rock Resort Architects from Taliesin, the acclaimed school founded by Frank Lloyd Wright, designed this 1,800-acre resort. In the 80 spacious guest suites, local artists' copper enamel wall hangings accent the warm, earth-colored décor and furnishings. 608-588-7000.

Stockholm, Great River Bed & Breakfast Only one couple at a time get to enjoy the two-story stone-and-stucco cottage, furnished with antiques, along the scenic Mississippi River. 800-657-4756.

Sturgeon Bay, Gordon's Lodge More than a half-century old, this resort 7 miles north of the town of Baileys Harbor sprawls across a low-lying wooded point jutting into serene North Bay. Unassuming motel-style units fan out from the main lodge toward the point's tip. All the units and villas have refrigerators and coffee makers. 920-839-2331.

Sturgeon Bay, Glidden Lodge Beach Resort One-, two- and three-bedroom units overlooking Lake Michigan's Whitefish Bay and a secluded stretch of golden sand. Guests can stroll the 4 miles of private beach that link the resort and Whitefish Dunes State Park to the northeast. 888-281-1127.

White Lake, Bear Paw Inn Snowshoe and dogsled inn, with snowshoe clinics and workshops. Breathe in the fresh northern air along their 10 miles of classical- and skate-style cross-country ski trails. 715-882-3502.

Wisconsin Dells, Great Wolf Lodge 308 room north-woods lodge resort. Sprawling indoor water park, including ten indoor slides, a lazy river, and waterfalls. 800-559-WOLF.

Wisconsin Dells, Raintree Resort & Conference Center 158 deluxe rooms. Indoor water park resembling a rainforest, with a waterfall and recreated ruins. Casual fare in the Crocodile Cafe. 888-253-4FUN

Wisconsin Dells, The Polynesian 232-room complex with 204,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor water park that's included in the price of lodging. 608-254-2883.

Wisonsin Dells, Sundara Inn & Spa All suites in this relaxing resort have quality spa tubs and showers. Treat yourself to the tempting spa experience and natural relaxation remedies. 888-735-8181.

Wisconsin Dells, Treasure Island Resort Hotel & Suites 239 suites with microwaves and refrigerators. Indoor water park with geysers and a wave pool. 800-800-4997.

Wisconsin Dells, Wilderness Hotel At this family fun resort, 443 motel-like rooms await you. Three large indoor waterparks -- with water slides, squirt guns, and many other toys -- as well as an outdoor waterpark provide hours of entertainment. An 18-hole championship golf course is right next door. 800-867-9453.

Woodruff, Coon's Franklin Lodge A genteel sense of nostalgia surrounds you at this 250-acre resort along Trout Lake in north-central Wisconsin (75 miles north of Wausau). Manicured lawns and flower beds lead to the 30 log cottages (three are available year round) and main log lodge, with its wide front porch. 715-385-2700.

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