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1 W I S C O N S I N G R O U P T O U R MOTORCOACH PLANNER

2 Amish Cranberries History Unique Shopping Great Food Tours: Relaxing Accommodations Bringing your group to Tomah is an easy decision; choosing one of our itineraries is not! Pick a specific themed itinerary or ask for one to be customized. We do all the work for you. Cranberry Tour Our famous Cranberry Tour is an experience your group will never forget. Learn how this little berry became Wisconsin s state fruit and made Wisconsin the leading state in cranberry production. During early summer the cranberry vines blossom with delicate little flowers in the shape of a crane head (the cranberry was originally called the crane-berry by Native Americans). See honey bees pollinate the blossoms that form into the deep crimson berries. This process gives bee keepers the one-of-a-kind cranberry honey. September & October brings beautiful fall foliage and the cranberry harvest season. Your group will watch the cranberry marsh workers gently beat the berries off their vines creating a sea of red and blue. See how the berries roll through 100-year old sorting machines and pass under the latest computer scanners technology has to offer. Your group has the opportunity to purchase berries right at the cranberry marsh. Following your stop at the marsh your next stop will be at the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. The only center in the nation dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of the cranberry industry. The Center s 4,800-square foot exhibit hall details the history of the state s cranberry industry, from the days when Native Americans gathered fruit in the wild to today s unique growing and harvesting methods. Browse the specialty gift shop area featuring a large selection of cranberry specialty products from Wisconsin and across the continent. Cranberry wine, mustards, syrups, toppings, sweetened dried cranberries and a variety of other items on hand. The retail area also features one of the most diverse collections of hand-blown cranberry glass in the area. Now that you know how cranberries (crane-berries) received their name learn more about the whooping and sandhill cranes at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge s success in preserving and restoring habitat for wildlife is evident by the sights you will see from the designated viewing areas. The Refuge is also home to the famous Karner blue butterfly, bald eagles, gray wolves, thousands of birds including scaup, wigeons, swans, ring-necks, canvasbacks, mallards, teal, Canada geese and shorebirds. Learn about the Refuge s partnership with the International Crane Foundation and much more about this beautiful, natural 43,656-acre refuge. Finish up your cranberry tour by enjoying some local cranberry cuisine offered at one of our distinctive restaurants.

3 Convenience, Customization, Comfort Considering a tour to Tomah? Tomah Convention & Visitors Bureau Your first step call us! We ll start by helping you select your desired tour stops and define the special needs of your group. Are you interested in a multi-day excursion? An agricultural or educational tour? We ll make your stay in Tomah a memorable one whether it s a quick lunch stop with a bit of shopping in one of our quaint specialty shops or an extended, multi-day tour of our unique Amish & Cranberry Country! Our group specialist will help you set your dates, chose one of our sample itineraries or create a customized itinerary that s just right for your group. Our knowledge and extensive group travel experience will help us plan a tour that s sure to delight, entertain, educate and energize your group. We know the continued comfort of your group is important. We will assist you with all last minute details, confirm your scheduled stops, supply you with detailed driving instructions; everything we need to do to assure your group s arrival and stay in Tomah is exactly what you want it to be. Finally, relax! We know that attention to even the smallest of details assures that your group will leave refreshed and ready to continue on to their next destination.

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5 More Tour Options To Tomah Amish Tour Take a step back in time on the Amish Tour. Monroe County is home to more than 200 Amish families. The families first came to Monroe County in The largest number of Amish families resides around the community of Cashton. They chose the Cashton area for its rich and fertile farmland, low real estate prices and the lay of the land. They also chose this area because it was far from a city of any size, which might influence their young people to the worldly ways and yet close enough to a small town for amenities. Your group will experience the intriguing lifestyle of the Amish through the eyes of an experienced tour guide in the heart of Amish Country. Your tour will take you back to a quieter, simpler way of life where a buggy and colorful quilts airing on the clotheslines are not uncommon sights. Visit Amish farms to learn about the crafts they make to supplement their farm income. Watch rugs being woven, see how collapsible wooden baskets are made, visit an Amish bakery and purchase fresh made breads, rolls, candy and pies! Your group will also have other opportunities to purchase locally made Amish products. Your group members will leave our area with an appreciation for the Amish lifestyle and an understanding of why they choose our beautiful region to make their home. Amish Cranberries History Unique Shopping Great Food Relaxing Accommodations History & Education Tour No visit to Tomah is complete without a little history. Every community has a story to tell and Tomah is no exception. Our History & Education Tour will introduce your group to some wonderful community stories that include a comic strip, an army tank or two, a railroad and horse races. Learn how Tomah was named Gasoline Alley in the comic strip created by native son Frank King. Visit Fort McCoy and receive a guided tour of the only Army installation base in Wisconsin. Visit the Commemorative Area and Historical Center that features a collection of memorabilia which reflects Fort McCoy s role in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Cuban Refugee Resettlement Center, Operation Desert Storm, and many other displays. See the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum in Gillett Park in downtown Tomah. Learn about the history of the park and the city s founder Robert E. Gillett. Learn how Tomah went from a farming community to having a large lumber industry while visiting the Tomah History Museum. The Museum has several displays that depict items related to earlier times in Tomah. As your bus drives down Superior Avenue see the beautiful boulevards that line the street and learn why the street was made so wide to hold horse races down it.

6 Tomah is truly Wisconsin s Cranberry Country and the crossroads for West Central Wisconsin. Tomah s location is midway between the Twin Cities and Milwaukee, where the state s interstate system (I-90 & I-94) divides. Four state highways (Hwy. 21, 12, 16 & 131) also bring you conveniently to Tomah. Getting to us is no problem! Chicago 257 Des Moines 378 Green Bay 154 La Crosse 45 Wis. Dells 45 Madison 98 Milwaukee 162 Minneapolis 162 To learn more about our group friendly attractions, restaurants and lodging facilities be sure to look over their individual information cards enclosed in this planner.

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8 Burnstad s European Restaurant & Shops Burnstad s European Restaurant serves Wisconsin fare with an European flair. Serving delicious made-from-scratch meals using only the freshest ingredients from Angus steaks cut daily by the Market butchers to seafood and European specialties. We are known for our delicious home made soups, our fresh baked breads and our dessert carousel filled with over 20 varieties of cakes and pies. Group lunch and dinner menus offer sandwiches, soups, light entrees or full dinners. We have been serving motorcoach tours for over 20 years. Burnstad s European Pub offers the best appetizers in the area for sharing, signature sandwiches and hand tossed salads. We carry over 30 beers featuring Wisconsin breweries, European imports and seasonal selections. Our wine list offers 15 wines by the glass to compliment any entrée. Full cocktail service is also available. Judy Danielson, Chef Burnstad s European Restaurant & Pub 701 East Clifton Street Tomah, WI Fax judyd@burnstad.com Tee Pee Supper Club The building the Tee Pee Supper Club now occupies, has an interesting and historic past. Originally, in 1890, a 40 by 100-foot livery stable was built. It was the leading and most up-to-date livery stable of its kind and was owned by Louie Knobloch, a well known farmer of the county who also conducted an automobile service. This was the place where people congregated and discussed the events of the day. The livery stable employed several stable men and grooms, and careful drivers were furnished on all occasions when required. Then after the turn of the century it was converted into the Tomah Theatre. Finally, in 1960, it became the home of the Tee Pee Supper Club, and as always, this spot on Superior Avenue is the gathering place for Tomah residents and its visitors. Banquet Sales Tee Pee Supper Club 812 Superior Avenue Tomah, WI (608) teepeebanquet@charter.net

9 Ground Round Grill & Bar At the Ground Round Grill & Bar we take great pride in the quality of our food and customer experience. We offer casual dining, serving lunch and dinner. As one of America's oldest and most enduring casual theme restaurant chains with over 35 years of successful operation, the Ground Round Grill & Bar has a long and proud history. Our restaurant concept was the pioneer of casual dining, the fastest growing segment of the restaurant industry. The Ground Round of Tomah offers catering opportunities at Cranberry Country Lodge and Three Bears Lodge. Tyson Koput, Owner Ground Round Grill & Bar 201 Helen Walton Drive, Suite 1 Tomah, WI (608) tyson@groundroundtomah.com Wetlands Restaurant & Pub Wetlands Restaurant & Pub offers a fine dining feel at just the right price. Located in Three Bears Lodge in Warrens, we provide quality food that showcases seasonal Wisconsin flavors whether you choose to dine in our rustic restaurant or in our lively pub. Wetlands Restaurant & Pub promises to deliver an environment that the whole family will enjoy and delicious food that will make you come back for more. Stephanie Kuehl, Director of Events (608) events@wetlandscatering.com 701 Yogi Circle Warrens, WI

10 AmericInn Lodge & Suites AmericInn Lodge & Suites has 45 rooms. Complimentary bus driver s and guide s room, baggage handling, Continental breakfast, and a welcome reception. The Lodge also offers suites, cable-satellite TV, indoor pool & whirlpool, coffee, handicap accessible, whirlpool suites, and package offers. Ample space for bus parking also. Manager AmericInn Lodge & Suites 750 Vandervort Street Tomah, WI Best Western-Tomah Tomah Hospitallity Inn has 100 rooms. You will receive one complimentary room per bus with 20 paid rooms. Holiday Inn also offers an on-site restaurant (Perkins), in-room movies, cable-satellite TV, indoor pool & whirlpool, coffee, handicap accessible and package offers. Rita Cartwright, Manager Best Western-Tomah 1017 E. McCoy Blvd. on State Hwy. 21 East Tomah, WI Cranberry Country Lodge Cranberry Country Lodge has 93 suites. Your group will receive a free Wine & Cheese reception, complimentary driver & guide rooms, baggage handling (fee), private complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, on-site catering and entertainment available (fee), indoor waterpark, whirlpool suites, bus parking, in-room movies, cable-satellite TV, coffee, kitchenettes, lounge area, and package options. Sales Manager Cranberry Country Lodge 319 Wittig Road Tomah, WI 54660

11 Econo Lodge Econo Lodge has 77 rooms. You will receive one free room with 15 paid rooms, a welcome reception, complimentary baggage handling and a deluxe continental breakfast. Econo Lodge also offers suites, in-room movies, cable-satellite TV, indoor pool, coffee, handicap accessible and package offers. Joan Burch, Owner Econo Lodge 2005 N. Superior Avenue Tomah, WI Lark Inn Lark Inn has 25 rooms. You will receive one complimentary room for each 15 paid rooms for either the driver or guide, welcome reception, baggage handling, complimentary continental breakfast, bus parking, in-room movies, cable-satellite TV, coffee, handicap accessible and package offers. Evening entertainment available (fee). Lark Inn N. Superior Avenue Tomah, WI Microtel Inn & Suites Microtel Inn has 60 rooms. You will receive one complimentary room with 15 paid rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, complimentary room for driver, bus parking, cable-satellite TV, coffee, and handicap accessible. Fast food restaurant located next to motel. Joan Burch Owner Microtel Inn & Suites 115 W. Andres Street Tomah, WI 54660

12 Quality Inn Quality Inn has 52 rooms. One complimentary room per bus with 20 rooms paid or half-off for bus driver (void during special events). Complimentary continental breakfast. Quality Inn also offers an indoor pool, suites, in-room movies, cable-satellite TV, coffee, and handicap accessible. Manager Quality Inn 305 Wittig Road Tomah, WI Super 8 Motel-Tomah Super 8 has 64 rooms. You will receive one complimentary room with 20 or more paid rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, bus parking, suites, in-room movies, cable-satellite TV, coffee, handicap accessible and package offers. Super 8 Motel-Tomah E. McCoy Blvd. Tomah, WI 54660

13 Burnstad s European Village Shops Unique shopping areas feature a Ladies Boutique with one-of-a-kind fashions and accessories, a Floral Shop with artistic designers creating custom floral arrangements, the Amish Store has homemade Amish candies and gourmet food products, and the Gift Shop showcases polish pottery and cranberry glass. Burnstad s European Village 701 E. Clifton Street Tomah, WI Fax Cranberry Country Mall Offering gift items to help you capture the flavor and spirit of our cranberry country. Cranberry Country Mall is in the heart of Cranberry Country offering a unique shopping experience. The Mall complex includes an antique shop with over 68 dealers of quality antiques with everything from primitives to furniture to coins, vintage clothing, tools, glassware, toys and much more. The Mall also houses a gift shop with gifts, crafts and collectibles. Our cranberry corner will help you capture the flavor and spirit of cranberry country. We have just the right accessories for the home, office, den or cottage. Located upstairs in the mall, is Wildes Art Gallery. The gallery showcases over 40 Wisconsin artists featuring original art, limited edition prints, poster prints, pottery, wood carvings and more. You will see landscapes, folk art, watercolors, wildlife art, mystic and Victorian. Stay an hour or an afternoon. Open seven days a week year round. Cranberry Country Mall 1510 Eaton Avenue, P.O. Box 848 Tomah, WI Fax info@antiquemalloftomah.com

14 Down A Country Road Hear the clip-clop of horse hooves as they pull a buggy. Down A Country Road taking you back to a quieter, simpler way of life where colorful quilts airing on clotheslines are not uncommon sights. It is this intriguing way of life of the Old Order Amish that has lead many visitors down a country road. The non Amish family farm of Chuck & Kathy Kuderer is the site of four gift shops and an ice cream shop. It is also the start of your personal guided 2-hour tour through Wisconsin s largest Amish community. Kathy rides with your group as you visit her Amish friends and neighbors. You will learn the history, traditions and customs of the Amish. Visit Kuderer s gift shops for quality hand crafted quilts, furniture, rugs, baskets, homemade candies, jams and jellies, and much more. Your visit to Down A Country Road will truly offer you a step back in time. Kathy Kuderer Owner Down A Counrty Road State Hwy. 33 Cashton, WI (fax same as telephone) downacountryroad@yahoo.com Fort Mc Coy Have you heard the sound of freedom lately?... Founded in 1909, this U.S. Army installation is located just minutes west of the City of Tomah. Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin, as well as the only Army facility in the upper Midwest that is capable of providing the full spectrum of individual and collective training for combat service and combat service support personnel. The installation serves as a Total Force War fighting Training Center that annually supports the year-round training of nearly 120,000 active and reserve U.S. military personnel from all branches of the armed services. Another highlight is the Historical Center which features a collection of memorabilia which reflects Fort McCoy s role in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Cuban Refugee Resettlement Center, Operation Desert Storm, and Iraq Conflict and many other displays. A step-on guide will meet you at the main gate for the tour. Kim Robertson Public Affairs Office Fort McCoy 100 E. Headquarters Road Fort McCoy, WI (608) Fax (608)

15 Humbird Cheese Have you ever tasted 75 different varieties of Wisconsin cheese?... step inside Wisconsin s only barn-shaped cheese house and sample the flavors of Wisconsin cheese purchased from 23 different cheese factories located throughout Wisconsin. Shop for unique items such as cranberry glass, Wisconsin souvenirs, Wisconsin T-Shirts and sweatshirts, and wildlife figurines. Tickle your taste buds by purchasing some homemade candy and fudge, jellies, mustards, maple syrup, honey, soup mixes, wild rice and a large variety of specialty crackers. Humbird Cheese also carries 16 varieties of ice cream, and 1919 Root Beer and floats. Your taste-testing experience at Humbird Cheese will leave you yearning for more! Bring a cooler along and Humbird Cheese will mark everyone s cheese for your trip home. No Entry Fee. Colleen Isensee, Owner Humbird Cheese 2010 Eaton Avenue, P.O. Box 269 Tomah, WI Fax humbirdcheese@centurytel.net Necedah National Wildlife Refuge The call of the crane. now that you know how cranberries (crane-berries) received their name learn more about the whooping and sandhill cranes at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge s success in preserving and restoring habitat for wildlife is evident by the sights you will see from the designated viewing areas. The Refuge is also home to the famous Karner blue butterfly, bald eagles, gray wolves, thousands of birds including scaup, wigeons, swans, ring-necks, canvasbacks, mallards, teal, Canada geese and shorebirds. Learn about the Refuge s partnership with the International Crane Foundation and much more about this beautiful, natural 43,656-acre refuge. A step-on guide will meet your group at the 12,00 square foot Visitor s Center that includes classrooms, an exhibit hall, information desk, visitor orientation video and bookstore. The refuge is located on State Hwy. 21 East about 20 miles from Tomah. Tour is Free. Katie Goodwin, Education & Outreach Coordinator Necedah National Wildlife Refuge W th Street West Necedah, WI (608) Fax (608) katie_goodwin@fws.gov

16 Wetherby Cranberry Company Have you ever seen a lake of berries?... you and your group will have a truly unique tour in the heart of cranberry country. The Van Wychen s, Wetherby Cranberry Company is a third generation, family owned marsh. Family members will take your group on a guided tour of the marsh and production facilities. Your group will enjoy getting off the bus and seeing first-hand the work that is involved in harvesting cranberries. During this unique agricultural experience you will be guided through the sorting and picking warehouse where you will see historical cranberry mills. Every question you ever had about cranberries will be answered. Fresh cranberries are available late September through mid-november. Cranberries are sold directly out of the operating warehouse in 1#, 5#, and 30# quantities. A portion of the cranberry harvest is used to make Wetherby Cranberry Wine. No, they don t stomp the berries! Nodji Van Wychen, Owner Wetherby Cranberry Company 3365 Auger Road Warrens, WI Fax wetherby@mwt.net Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center Catch the aroma of cranberries... at the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center as you see, touch and taste Wisconsins No. 1 fruit crop. Your group will receive a guided tour of the Centers 4,800-square foot exhibit hall that details the history of the state s cranberry industry, from the days when Native Americans gathered fruit in the wild to todays unique growing and harvesting methods. Items on display include a 150-year-old dugout canoe found on a nearby cranberry marsh, a log cabin used by a local carpenter for making cranberry hand racks, one of the first cranberry harvesting machines and interactive exhibits. After visiting the exhibit hall, treat yourself to a scoop of cranberry ice cream with a slice of our cranberry pie. Then browse our unique gift shop featuring a large selection of cranberry specialty products from Wisconsin and across the continent. Cranberry wine, mustards, sweetened dried cranberries and much more. We also feature a large selection of hand-blown cranberry glass. Barb Hendricks, Manager Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center 204 Main Street Warrens, WI Fax manager@discovercranberries.com