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    Kovac Planetarium

    4.9 (8 reviews)

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    My son Connor, and the founder, Frank Kovac.
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    Money well spent. What an incredible place that was truly a labor of love. The founder, Frank Kovac, besides single handedly building such an amazing planetarium, is probably the nicest and most genuine man you will ever meet. This was a total treat and a true gem to experience on our summer vacation. Rain or shine, The Kovac Planetarium is truly worth your time.

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    Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

    Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

    4.7(18 reviews)
    49.9 mi

    A really beautiful stop both inside and out! The Birds in Art annual exhibit is obviously the fan…read morefavorite, but it's definitely worth a visit even when that isn't going on.

    Who knew you could find an outstanding art museum on the way to Northern Wisconsin. My wife had…read morebeen to the Woodson Art Museum a couple of years ago and suggested that we stopped as we passed through Wausau. The Woodson family were rich dudes who are from Wausau and when they wanted to do something with all their money, they turned their estate into an art museum. The main focus of this museum is on birds. Bird drawings, Bird pictures, bird sculptures, the gardens are filled with various sculptures including Birds. The museum is beautiful, the grounds are exquisitely nice. They would be a great setting for a movie or maybe your wedding. But, truthfully, although the paintings and pictures were wonderful after seeing the hundredth picture of birds I knew I had enough. However if you are an aficionado of paintings, sculpture and birds this is a must-see museum. The museum is free and the staff is helpful. I was a little bummed that the museum shop only sold postcards and books. I'm sure if they sold faux paintings and faux sculptures they could make a killing. This museum is highly recommended. If you are in Wisconsin or near Wausau it's worth your time.

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    Gresham Depot Museum

    Gresham Depot Museum

    3.0(1 review)
    51.6 mi

    This is a well -preserved example of an old way of life but it is open very limited hours during…read morethe summer. Just my luck to arrive at the wrong time, that is, before it opens for the season. I would have been there on the wrong day, anyway, since it's only open on Saturdays, and then with very limited hours. So it is with many museums that are run by, and staffed by, volunteers. A few housekeeping items for your consideration. First of all, Gresham is an out-of-the-way place, about 13 miles northwest of Shawano and is reached on county highways. It is part of my family history, many of my ancestors settled originally in this area. One great grandfather tried to farm near here and finally gave it up, saying, "The only thing you can grow here is rocks." If you pay attention, you'll find many rock walls built with stones pulled from farm fields. To give you an idea of its location, Gresham is in an area of Shawano County that is in very close proximity to the Menominee Reservation and County. This depot opened in 1907 on the Wisconsin & Northern Railway and it became part of the Soo Line in 1921. Mail and freight arrived in Gresham via the railroad until 1963 when the depot was closed. The local women's club acquired the depot in 1974 and moved it down the hill to its present location. Apparently, much of the depot appears as it always did but I haven't been there to see it - yet. It's a place to see if you're a rail fan, and not far off the beaten path. If you're coming from Shawano, Highway A cuts west from WI 47 and will return you to northbound 47, too.

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