• Tour the largest craft distillery in the State of Wisconsin
• See state-of-the-art distillery technology at work
• Visit the tasting room and the company store
• Sample handcrafted gin, vodka and whiskey made with grains from Wisconsin farms

Discover the craftsmanship and quality of this truly unique distiller. Learn some of the science behind the distilling process and get a sense of the art that transforms Wisconsin grains into extraordinary spirits. Tours scheduled to begin in mid-2012.

Contact: info@deathsdoorspirits.com
2220 Eagle Drive, Middleton, WI 53562
www.deathsdoorspirits.com
608-831-1083

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The best way to learn about Monona Terrace is a guided tour:

• Group tours available seven days a week from 9am to 4pm
• Public tour offered daily at 1pm (groups of 10 or less)
• Tours take 60-75 minutes and can be tailored to suit your group’s needs
• Conveniently located just steps from the Wisconsin State Capitol
• Tour guides are highly knowledgeable and offer fascinating insights
• Numerous free events and concerts available to groups throughout the year

For schedule, see communityevents.mononaterrace.com.

The cost is only $3 per adult, making it one of the best motorcoach bargains in the state.

http://mononaterrace.com | 608-261-4015

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Since opening in 1993 at its Capitol Square location, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum has provided tours and educational activities to hundreds of tour groups. The four galleries and an expanded Research Center feature the role of Wisconsin’s men and women in America’s military past.

The galleries include:

• Civil War battle flags
• A database to find Civil War service records
• Award-winning exhibits dating from the Civil War to present conflicts
• A Sopwith Camel, Huey Helicopter, and much more

The museum is open year-round Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April through September the museum is also open on Sundays from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Guided tours are available, but must be scheduled in advance. Admission is free!

Contact: Jennifer Carlson
jennifer.carlson@dva.state.wi.us
30 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
http://museum.dva.state.wi.us | 608-267-1799

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Wollersheim Winery sits on a scenic hillside overlooking the Wisconsin River, across from Prairie du Sac. This national historic site was selected by European vintners over 150 years ago. Established as the Wollersheim Winery in 1972, today the vineyards are comprised of 27 acres of French-American hybrid and vinifera grapes. Winemaker Philippe Coquard has combined tradition with the unique climate of Wisconsin to produce regional wines distinctive to this area of Wisconsin. The winery is open for tours and tastings from 10am to 5pm daily, year-round.

The information-packed tour lasts about an hour and includes:

• History of the winery
• Visit to the hillside cave overlooking the vineyards
• Look at the modern fermentation room
• Visit to the stone aging cellars
• Wine tasting

Contact: Bobbie Myers
info@wollersheim.com
7876 Hwy 188, PO Box 87, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
www.wollersheim.com | 608-643-6515 or 1-800-VIP-WINE (847-9463)

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The Wisconsin Historical Museum is located on Madison’s Capitol Square and is full of wonderful information about the state’s rich history. Explore Wisconsin’s distinctive heritage and a variety of other American history topics through:

• Artifacts
• Photographs
• Full-scale dioramas
• Audio-visual presentations
• Interactive multimedia programs
• Guided tours

Depending on the group’s size the whole group may be divided into smaller groups to work with individual tour guides. Combinations of guided programs with self-guided programs are also available. The Museum is fully accessible to physically disabled patrons. Temporary bus parking is available for unloading and loading passengers.

Contact: Museum Staff
museum@wisconsinhistory.org
30 N Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703
www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum | 608-264-6555

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No amount of studying or reading can substitute for an in-person visit to Taliesin, the Wisconsin home of Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright used Taliesin as a kind of sketch pad: a laboratory where ideas emerged, were given form, were tested and refined. Wright applied these ideas to the buildings upon which his reputation rests. Here you’ll breathe the fresh country air of Wright’s Wisconsin estate, take in nature’s magnificent panorama, and trace the arc of Frank Lloyd Wright’s creative vision.

Group tours run daily from May 1 through October 31. Select from the following tour options:

• 1-hour Hillside Studio and Theatre Tour
• 2-hour Taliesin House Tour

Tours are professionally guided, scheduled at different times of the day, and begin at the Frank Lloyd Wright® Visitor Center, also designed by the architect. The Taliesin Gift Shop & Bookstore and Riverview Terrace Café are also located within the Frank Lloyd Wright® Visitor Center to enhance your day of touring. Reservations are required for all group tours. Call today!

Contact: Patty Lucas
plucas@TaliesinPreservation.org
5607 County Road C, Spring Green, WI 53588
www.TaliesinPreservation.org | 877-588-7900

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Built in 1868 by Dr. Newman Rowley, the two-story, yellow-clay brick building is a Middleton Landmark. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses one the Midwest’s largest and most comprehensive displays of Depression Glass, with more than 150 patterns.

Exhibits show how early Middleton residents lived and worked. The museum features:

• Native American artifacts
• Medical equipment from the 1800s to illustrate how the three generations of Rowley doctors served Middleton
• Turn-of-the century cooking implements and appliances
• Old-fashioned toys and school materials
• Uniforms and other military items from war veterans from Middleton
• Photographs and manuscripts of early Middleton
• Histories of area churches, schools and businesses

A carriage house in back showcases early farm implements and tools and contains a life-size horse and buggy depicting Dr. Rowley visiting his patients.

Contact: Stephanie Goth
sgoth@ci.middleton.wi.us
7410 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
www.middletonhistory.org | 608-827-0670

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Overture Center for the Arts, a world-class cultural arts district in the heart of downtown Madison, housing the 2,251 seat Overture Hall, Capitol Theater and Playhouse. Enjoy the architecture or get a more in-depth experience on an Overture guided tour. Each year, Overture presents a variety of shows, featuring:

• Touring Broadway musicals
• Family shows
• Classical and contemporary music
• Ballet, modern and jazz dance
• Opera, comedians and more
• Ten resident organizations that hold regular performances and visual art exhibitions

The Overture Center offers an exclusive on-site catering company, meeting rooms and easy access to hotels and downtown shopping. Groups of fifteen or more receive personalized service, deferred payment options and discounts on most performances.

Contact: Heather Murn
hmurn@overturecenter.com
201 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
www.overturecenter.com | 608-258-4159

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Experience the small-town charm of southern Wisconsin at The Old Feed Mill, featured numerous times in Midwest Living and their cookbook, Taste of the Midwest, as well as on the Food Network. When you visit The Old Feed Mill, you’ll enjoy:

• Excellent food, flexible menu, convenient location and handicap accessibility
• Fascinating history—Owners Dan & Nancy Viste love sharing The Old Feed Mill story
• Magnificently restored historic mill, full of antiques and curiosities
• An operating stone mill that sill makes custom flour, a reminder of the building’s past
• Range of tour options, from a step-on tour to an in-depth tour of the historic mill
• Top-notch staff who have been hosting motorcoach groups for many years

For groups of 20 or more, The Old Feed Mill will provide one complimentary meal, and for groups of 40 or more, two complimentary meals.

Contact: Nancy Viste
nancy@mazomaniemills.com
14 Cramer St., Mazomanie, WI 53560 
www.mazomaniemills.com
608-795-4909 or 1-888-345-490

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens features 16 acres of outdoor display gardens and a year-round tropical conservatory. The gardens include:

• The Sunken Garden – Features regional prairie style terraces, a mix of perennial plants, and an 80-foot reflecting pool.
• Perennial Garden – Two and a half acres, with a meandering stream weaving through a colorful mix of perennial plants hardy to the upper Midwest.
• Thai Pavilion – Experience the exquisite artisanship and culture of Thailand.
• Rose Garden – Mixed borders of Midwest hardy shrub roses and perennials.
• The Bolz Conservatory – A sunny glass pyramid, housing a diverse collection of tropical plants, a rushing waterfall, free-flying birds, and blooming orchids year-round.
• Plus Herb, Rock, Meadow, and Wildflower Gardens.

The Botanical Center is complete with a gift shop and horticulture library. Groups are welcome and self-guided and guided group tours are available. Groups must register in advance.

Contact: Katy Plantenberg
kplantenberg@cityofmadison
3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
www.olbrich.org | 608-245-3675

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