Moon Wisconsin (Moon Handbooks) [Paperback]

Thomas Huhti (Author)

Book Description

Series: Moon Handbooks | Publication Date: February 8, 2008

Born-and-bred "Cheesehead" Thomas Huhti offers an insider’s view of Wisconsin, from the bars and pubs of Madison to the beaches and water parks of the Wisconsin Dells. Thomas is a perfect tour guide, providing unique trip ideas such as a Wisconsin Outdoors Adventure and a Frank Lloyd Wright Tour. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Wisconsin has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area and city-centered maps. With advice on dining in Milwaukee and exploring the scenic lakeside towns of Door County, Moon Wisconsin gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks are the cure for the common trip.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The latest in the batch of Moon Handbooks releases proves again that Moon is one of the finest travel series around. What sets Moon apart from most guidebooks is the attention to detail, and more importantly, a respect for the topic." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Thomas Huhti is a born and bred "Cheesehead." He developed a serious case of anywhere-but-here at a young age, which took him to China during university. He stayed there, finding ways to flee graduate school, which ultimately led to a five-year stint traveling the globe and living out of a backpack. At a certain point, homesickness hit him like a hammer; he realized he bled Badger red and understood where "home" was. Trouble was, he didn't really know what that meant. After Moon bravely took him on, he thus began the four-year pilgrimage about the state (and to libraries), researching the first edition tome, mostly done as a labor of love and as a gift to his parents, worthy Badgers both. He still has itchy feet and continues to research and write guidebooks for countries throughout Asia. Thomas Huhti lives in Madison, WI with his co-pilot Yuki and navigator Bobo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 4th edition (February 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598800124
• ISBN-13: 978-1598800128
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Wisconsin

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wisconsin: From A to Z, December 14, 2000

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Wisconsin Traveler (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Wisconsin (1st Ed.) (Paperback)

Want to know where the talking cow statue is? How about where to find some of the state's best pie, or scenery, or the sites with great local atmosphere? Huhti's book offers it all, thoroughly covering every region in the state--pointing out highlights and lowlights throughout Wisconsin. It's all interspersed with historical tidbits and local color, providing a wonderfully in-depth guide to the Badger State. I write a statewide travel column and it is an invaluable tool. Defintely recommended!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Travel Wisconsin Without It, December 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Moon Handbooks: Wisconsin 2 Ed: Including Door Peninsula (Paperback)

If you are coming to Wisconsin bring this book with you and if you are a resident keep it in your glovebox. It covers all the obvious attractions as well as a wonderful selection of off the beaten path destinations. Huhti also give us heaps of interesting historical background and his love of the Badger State shines clearly through all 570 pages.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Travel Guide, September 11, 2005

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jasmine from wi (new berlin wi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks Wisconsin (Paperback)

This guidebook exceeded my expectations. Appropriate detail, lots of history, wonderful dining and lodging suggestions. I can definitely credit this book with contributing to making our recent Door County vacation a hit. We stayed in an amazing bed and breakfast and every meal we had was delicious, which is not an easy feat considering we had never been in Door County before. I only disagree with a few of the suggestions.