![When in Central Wisconsin take time for the Horicon Marsh.
The Horicon Marsh area has been inhabited by humans, including the Paleo-Indians, the Hopewellian people and the Mound Builders, since the ending of the last Ice Age. Dozens of 1200 year old effigy mounds were built by the Mound Builders in the surrounding low ridges.[1] Arrowheads have been found dating to 12,000 years ago. Later the region was inhabited by the Potawotomi, primarily to the east of the marsh, and the Ho-Chunk to the west. Seven well-traveled Native American foot trails met at the southern end of the marsh at the present location of Horicon.
When Europeans first arrived in the area, they named the marsh "The Great Marsh of the Winnebagos". The first permanent modern settlement along the marsh was the town of Horicon. In 1846, a dam was built to power the town's first sawmill. The dam held the water in the marsh, causing the water level to rise by nine feet. The "marsh" was called Lake Horicon, and was, at the time, called the largest man-made lake in the world.[citation needed]
In 1869, the dam was torn down by order of the State Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of landowners whose land had been flooded.[3] The area became a marsh once more. In 1883, two sportsmen's clubs reported huge flocks of geese in the marsh, and stated that 500,000 ducks hatched annually, and 30,000 muskrats and mink were trapped in the southern half of the marsh.[4] Both birds and hunters flocked to the area, and the local duck population was devastated. From 1910 to 1914, an attempt was made to drain the marsh and convert it into farmland; these attempts failed, and afterwards the land was widely considered to be useless.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/184221/f493abcd-8f31-420c-9b0c-51acc9693923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1920&ra=fit&ch=480)
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Baymont by Wyndham Waupun
Baymont by Wyndham WaupunWaupun
7.6 out of 10, Good, (452 reviews)
- Comfortable stay near Shaler Park with a refreshing indoor pool and relaxing hot tub.
The price is $61
$69 total
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Jan 23 - Jan 24
Inn Town Motel
Inn Town MotelWaupun
7.4 out of 10, Good, (73 reviews)
- Convenient roadside stop with free parking near Shaler Memorial Park.
The price is $69
$84 total
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Feb 15 - Feb 16
AmericInn by Wyndham Waupun
AmericInn by Wyndham WaupunWaupun
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (481 reviews)
- Serene getaway in Waupun with peaceful atmosphere and convenient amenities.
The price is $77
$88 total
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Feb 8 - Feb 9
AmericInn by Wyndham Beaver Dam
AmericInn by Wyndham Beaver DamBeaver Dam
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (558 reviews)
- Unwind at a comfortable Wisconsin hotel with a hot tub and fitness center.
The price is $83
$92 total
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Feb 8 - Feb 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Beaver Dam by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Beaver Dam by IHGBeaver Dam
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
- Modern comfort near Beaver Dam Mall with free breakfast and indoor pool.
The price is $114
$126 total
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Feb 8 - Feb 9
Comfort Inn & Suites Beaver Dam
Comfort Inn & Suites Beaver DamBeaver Dam
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (256 reviews)
- Quiet haven in Beaver Dam with hot tub, fitness center, and restaurant on site.
The price is $84
$93 total
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Feb 8 - Feb 9
The Audubon Hotel and Event Venue
The Audubon Hotel and Event VenueMayville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (130 reviews)
The price is $94
$99 total
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Jan 19 - Jan 20
Super 8 by Wyndham Beaver Dam
Super 8 by Wyndham Beaver DamBeaver Dam
7.6 out of 10, Good, (720 reviews)
- Welcoming hotel near Beaver Dam Raceway offers free breakfast and parking.
The price is $62
$69 total
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Feb 8 - Feb 9
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fond Du Lac
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fond Du LacFond du Lac
6.6 out of 10, (914 reviews)
- Located in Fond du Lac with nearby Greenway Arboretum access and free amenities.
The price is $59
$67 total
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Jan 16 - Jan 17
Days Inn by Wyndham Fond du Lac
Days Inn by Wyndham Fond du LacFond du Lac
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
- Unwind in a peaceful hotel with morning pool swims and nightly hot tub relaxation.
The price is $51
$58 total
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Jan 18 - Jan 19
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fond du Lac, WI
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fond du Lac, WIFond du Lac
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
- Cozy lakeside retreat with indoor pool and hot tub for year-round relaxation.
The price is $78
$88 total
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Feb 9 - Feb 10
Comfort Inn Fond Du Lac
Comfort Inn Fond Du LacFond du Lac
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (563 reviews)
- A refreshing stay with indoor pool and free airport shuttle just 1.4 mi from Fond Du Lac.
The price is $76
$86 total
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Jan 25 - Jan 26
Lomira Inn and Suites
Lomira Inn and SuitesLomira
7.0 out of 10, Good, (126 reviews)
- Experience scenic Lomira with a refreshing indoor pool and convenient free perks.
The price is $119
$130 total
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Jan 20 - Jan 21
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Ripon
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - RiponRipon
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (536 reviews)
- Serene retreat in Ripon with indoor pool and hot tub for relaxation and peace.
The price is $85
$96 total
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Jan 18 - Jan 19
Motel 6 Fond Du Lac, WI
Motel 6 Fond Du Lac, WIFond du Lac
6.6 out of 10, (476 reviews)
- Stay just minutes from downtown with free WiFi and parking at this well-maintained motel.
The price is $64
$73 total
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Jan 16 - Jan 17
Cobblestone Suites - Ripon
Cobblestone Suites - RiponRipon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (696 reviews)
- Welcoming hotel near Ripon College with indoor pool and thoughtful extras.
The price is $119
$134 total
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Jan 16 - Jan 17
Stay Inn Motel
Stay Inn MotelRipon
7.6 out of 10, Good, (44 reviews)
- Enjoy a straightforward stay near Ripon College with free parking and WiFi.
The price is $85
$96 total
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Jan 18 - Jan 19
Super 8 by Wyndham Fond Du Lac
Super 8 by Wyndham Fond Du LacFond du Lac
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (973 reviews)
- Convenient Fond du Lac hotel near Children's Museum with free breakfast daily.
The price is $47
$53 total
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Jan 18 - Jan 19
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fond du Lac
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fond du LacFond du Lac
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
- Business-friendly hotel in Fond du Lac with 24-hour fitness and complimentary perks.
The price is $143
$162 total
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Jan 22 - Jan 23
Hampton Inn Fond du Lac
Hampton Inn Fond du LacFond du Lac
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (423 reviews)
- Well-maintained hotel near Fond du Lac County Airport with a peaceful atmosphere.
The price is $97
$110 total
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Jan 25 - Jan 26
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Dubbed the 'City of Sculptures,' this small Wisconsin town invites art lovers to wander among more than 30 public artworks scattered throughout its streets. The iconic 'End of the Trail' statue stands as the crown jewel of this unexpected outdoor gallery. History buffs can explore the Waupun Heritage Museum, housed in an elegant former Carnegie Library. Just outside town, Horicon Marsh offers a spectacular wetland sanctuary where migratory birds put on impressive aerial displays. Shaler Memorial Park provides perfect picnicking spots beneath mature shade trees. For a unique local experience, visit Larson's Famous Clydesdales in nearby Alto to meet these gentle giants up close. The Rock River Country Club welcomes visitors for a relaxing round of golf on well-maintained fairways.
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