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Mary (examiner@roadstraveled.com) writes a weekly travel column for Wisconsin newspapers and also contributes to national publications. “Hungry for Wisconsin,” her newest book, examines food and travel.

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Best dining of 2009 involves Madrid to Wilton, Iowa: world's oldest restaurant, oldest soda fountain

Excellent food, unusual settings and/or one-of-a-kind characters earn these five places a spot on my list of...
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Rhinelander's Dinky Diner: downhome cooking and simple extras, attached to gas station

Dinky Diner, 1999 River St. – Attached to a Shell gas station is a nothing-fancy but all-is-good-in-the-world diner that rates high with me...
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Artful Chocolatier, Rhinelander, sells candy in fine art packaging, designed for horse lovers

Artful Chocolatier, 25 S. Brown St. – Who would ignore hand-dipped decadence? Although this shop is new to downtown, open only since late...
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Cornish pasties, and other versions, are longtime specialty at Joe's in Rhinelander

Joe’s Pasty Shop, 123 Randall Ave. – Grass-fed beef, buffalo and other local products find their way into tasty turnover pies that Larry...
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Unique lodging in Rhinelander: Woodwind, a destination spa for budget travelers

Woodwind Health Spa and Wellness Center, 3033 Woodwind Way: The typical destination spa is fancy, expensive and maybe a little too pretentious for the...
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Golden Market Harvest, Rhinelander, gains fans with whole-wheat sourdough bread

Golden Harvest Market, 627 Coon St. – Fat and warm jalapeno cheddar sticks, 99 cents each, go fast at this busy natural foods store. So do the...
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Rhinelander, Wisconsin: Visit the Hodag City for hip and unusual restaurant, lodging options

(Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.) -- The odometer of my new car all too quickly hit 10,000 miles this month, and only two percent was...
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Bowman's Oak Hill wins Wisconsin B&B Association recipe contest with wild rice-oatmeal-fruit-nut mix

Being asked to help judge the annual Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association recipe contest is an honor and a great way to be reminded of the...
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Wellspring: hostel and retreat center near Milwaukee also operates organic farm that sells CSAs

When I met Jeff Schreiber, he was taking a break from the vegetable harvest to prepare lunch for his work crew. That meant roasting Brussels sprouts...
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Downtown, 500-bed Chicago hostel clean, convenient, welcoming and safe

To Cristina Causone of Italy, $34.50 is a lot to pay for a place to sleep. Even if it is clean, safe and in the heart of Chicago. She is 24 and...
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