The Shitty Barn is the greatest place to see and listen to live music. It is situated in the small…read moretown of Spring Green Wisconsin. They attract local musicians travelling between gigs in larger cities. The barn is an old pig barn with magical acoustics, great sound and not a bad seat in the house. The audience is quiet and attentive. They come to hear the music. We saw a band called Cribshitter. Man, were they fun. There's a nice selection of local beers and a food truck. What more could you ask for?

Everyone that has been to the Shitty Barn loves it and now I know why. Bring your favorite picnic…read morefood, grab a beer, place your folding chair in a line to the entrance in order of arrival, (simple and organized), then enjoy an intimate show with 80-100 others. Proof of vaccine or negative test required and masks on indoors. We saw the Ratboys and Wild Pink which were Excellent!! A true gem of a venue. Thank you to the owner for keeping this establishment open, supporting live music, and making folks in the area very happy. Just go.

This is one of the best public art fairs I've been to. Held the last weekend in June, 200 artists…read moreand crafters line the main street of spring green, making it easy to stroll the half-mile or so exhibits of very high quality art, crafts, photography and fabrics. Set up as it is in the middle of town, you still have access to other local businesses, bars, restaurants, and the best bookstore ever, and there is a common area as well with lots of seating and live music. It's easy to spend the better part of the day here between the art, the entertainment, and the food and drink options, like The Shack, Freddy Valentine's, and the Spring Green General Store. Fun people watching and doggie-watching, too!

LOVE this Arts & Crafts Fair!! No other like it. Have been attending the last full weekend in June…read moresince the late 70's. Keep it up....

My cousin really wanted to come here and I didn't even know what it was. We drove here from St…read more Louis to come see this attraction. I came in blind, not knowing what it was. It was super impressed. It literally kept going on and on and on. so many fun interesting things. We stopped and got a hotdog at the cafeteria, which was nice because we were getting a little hungry and thirsty on this long walk. I would recommend bringing dollar bills so you can buy coins and put them into the different coin operated machines that they have. They have a lot of those around the entire facility and it's one of the only interactive options. Obviously everything looked really cool. I think that the only thing that would make it better would be to have a more interactive aspect to some of the parts, but I'm not sure how they would do that and I don't think they're gonna change anything. It's still well worth a visit.

This place is immense! We walked over 3 miles to see all the collections amazed by former owner…read moreAlex Jordan. It can be overwhelming if you have sensory issues, so keep that in mind. Lots of lights and lots sounds, not to mention the number of things to look at. Plan for walking up and down hills and walkways/stairs. Some areas are too narrow for mobility aids and might be a tight fit if you are plus sized, like I am. That said, it was worth every step to see it all. The automated music machines, infinity room, and the carousels were my favorite parts. I'm sure there's plenty I didn't notice, so I would return to take in more of it. Be prepared for irregular temperatures throughout the experience, as you move between indoors and outdoors and gated locations versus not. There are many restrooms along the way, as well as a cafe halfway through where you can rest and recharge. We didn't stop there, but it smelled great as we walked through. Get your tokens at the front desk to save a little money. You'll need them for the automated music machines. I bought 15, but I could have used 5-10 more. Luckily, you still get to watch and listen when others use their tokens.

We had been looking for a local farm-to-table experience when we found Campo di Bella. Our first…read morevisit was a Saturday evening which consisted of a five course meal. Everything about the evening was exceptional. The first course was bruschetta, followed by a refreshing fresh salad with lemon dressing. The main course was flank steak, cooked perfectly. This was followed by a cheese board with delectable cheese samples from local dairies. For dessert, they had an absolutely amazing home made vanilla ice cream. It was rich, creamy, and very tasty. We enjoyed it so much, that we immediately reserved a second dinner which had cider braised pork shoulder as the entree. Again, the meal was exceptional. It started with prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe. I've never had prosciutto sliced so thinly, it was tender and flavorful. This was followed by a butternut squash soup that was thick and rich. I didn't know butternut squash could be so flavorful. I cleaned my bowl so thoroughly that the host jokingly asked if they forgot to serve me. The pork was next. Served with honey crisp apples. It was tender and perfectly juicy. Again, a cheese board was served before dessert. All very tasty local cheeses. For dessert, a French apple tart. I could have eaten a whole tray, it was so good. I've now been there over 20 times. Every time has been exceptional. They offer a variety of wines, ciders, and local beer to go with your meal. They also make their own vermouth which is sweet, with a hint of clove. It's so good, in fact, that we like it on the rocks. Not mixed. The host, Mary Ann, is wonderful. She takes time before each course to provide background on the home grown or locally sourced ingredients. She also gives a history of the farm and her family and, if the season permits, offers a tour of their farm. Marc (Mary Ann's Husband) is the chef. He is a culinary wizard. As I mentioned, I've been back over 20 times, which equates to almost 80 different dishes. All of them amazing! My only criticism (it's a minor one) is that the room is small and cozy and it can get a bit loud inside. It depends on the crowd, but it can be a bit hard to carry a conversation. In summary: exceptional food and exceptional people. I could not recommend it more. Update (12/13/24): We've been coming back to Campo di Bella for the last 5 years. At least 60 times or more and we've never been disappointed. Marc and Mary Ann are incredible hosts that continue to create amazing meals and experiences.

We had a five course dinner, and each course was delicious. The appetizer was just the right amount…read moreof food to whet the appetite, and was lovely. The second course was gnocchi. The texture of the gnocchi was so very pleasing - little pillows of goodness. The main course of polenta, mushrooms and house-made italian sausage with polenta was hearty and wonderful. As always, the cheese course was very tasty with several lical cheeses I had never before tried. (I look forward to having them again at home . Dessert was divine! I am not usually a fan of chocolate, but this was delicious! At this restaurant, they use local ingredients as much as they can, too. Give Campo a try if you haven't already. You are in for a real treat!

Newsweek has named this classical outdoor theatre the best in the country, and they aren't wrong…read more Neither are the over 100,000 people who attend a play there each year! They have actors who could easily be performing in New York or Chicago, but they chose to come back to rural Wisconsin every year for a reason. Top notch people who run this theatre, along with talented people in all aspects of the productions here make it an absolute joy to be sitting in the audience. Pack a picnic to enjoy in the woods before you head up to the beautiful, scenic theatre, where you are guaranteed to love what you see! The concession workers are amazing too-you can really tell that everyone who works at APT takes pride in what they do to keep people happy and coming back again and again!

How do you separate and rate the material, the actors, the facilities and front of house? How can…read moreone rating represent all aspects of such a multifaceted endeavor? Well, it helps if everything is top notch. While I'd been to the nearby House on the Rock as a kid, it took many years for Shakespeare to embed himself so deep into my interests that I'd drive ~3 hours into the wilds of Southern Wisconsin just to see a play. In case my preamble didn't show my hand, it was all worth it. That said, there were thunderstorm and tornado warnings as I made my trip. Calling the office informed me that they aren't the type to cancel shows. Wild weather did delay the start (and derailed many a picnic dinner), but the show was held, the complimentary bug spray was used, the seats were wiped down (I brought towels to supplement the paper towels they handed out), and an incredible evening under the bats was had. I saw their Midsummer. It was a revelation. I can't wait to go back next summer for As You Like It (I imagine I'll love it).

Very entertaining musical theater. Tix are affordable, around $2-$3 and sometimes free. Great…read moreintroduction to live theater for elementary and middle school kids. Classic fairy tales often with twists and always with lots of laughs. I highly recommend Playtime Productions.

If you believe that any play performed by children must be good, then PP is fine. But in my…read moreexperience, PP productions is really for the performers, not for the audience. They pick plays of questionable merit with an unclear target audience and market it without guidance, so they end up with 2-4 year olds watching an 80 minute performance with most of the vocabulary over their heads and a muddled story with no clear separation of right and wrong. Princess and the Pea is the latest example. Good performance, awful play. Unless you are related to one of the performers, I would think twice about attending a performance.

Yesterday, we went to the Whiskey Run side of the business. I love the atmosphere and gorgeous…read morescenery here! It's nice on a summer day to sit outside and listen to music. Plus your kids can safely run and play and explore the vineyard. Bring some games for them like cards, bubbles or a ball to play catch. The drinks are good - I tried You're The One complete with a rubber duck and the Lemon Drop. I have to admit I was disappointed with the service on a holiday weekend. People either need to wait in line or order at at bar. They were letting people do both and it caused long waits and was upsetting to most guests. I know people can call in, so trying to be understanding of the short staff. But the way it was handled left a bad taste in our mouths, even with great tasting cocktails. Fixing this will improve the experience for everyone.

Great wine and great oven brick pizza . When it's busy it's can get slow but it's really a great…read moreplace to enjoy. Sometimes there is entertainment and what a treat that is. I've been there multiple times and just think it's one of the gems of green country and southern Wisconsin

What a great find today. Friendly staff, great wine - great location. Spent a relaxing afternoon…read morejust enjoying the great weather and peaceful atmosphere. Put this on your list - you won't regret it.

Customer service was great. But the wine selection was disappointing. Their sweetest wine is like a…read moresemi-dry. There wasn't any "vibe" like at other wineries. Food options were also disappointing. Seating area outside was lifeless, old and dirty. Glad to try another winery, but since we're not dry wine fans, we won't be back.