Clancy's is nestled in 'downtown' Custer, and it is surrounded on all fronts by other bars. The…read moreother bars have their own character, but what sets Clancy's apart is the food and paying attention to detail when it comes to what bars SHOULD have at their customers' disposal. The bar itself has been overhauled and re-finished in several parts until you get what you see now. In short, the place was transformed by its current owners. So, that is nice in that you can walk into a pub in Custer, WI and feel like you walked off the street in any larger town in America. The beer selection is stellar for this neck of the woods, and there is a special attention paid to Irish-oriented alcohol because, well, it's an Irish pub. That, and the owner (Clancy) looks like he crawled out of Braveheart. The food is standard to better-than-average for the most part, but by and large it is done well by Clancy's wife in the kitchen. She runs the show for the most part, and though she is alone, she manages to keep up with the appetites of those who come in...for the most part. The most celebrated food there is probably the Friday Fish Fry (a Wisconsin tradition if you didn't figure that out yet). I've eaten it a number of times, and the consistency of that particular dish is outstanding! Whether you're in Stevens Point, a local, or just moving through the area...Clancy's is worth a stop. It's also the FIRST place you should stop in its neighborhood. There are other bars, but Clancy's is going to give you a bit more of what most people are looking for. Then again, the other bars aren't terrible or overly lacking. They're just more, hmmmm, specific to their particular clientele's needs.

This place has a low profile that belies the quality of the establishment…read more Quietly hidden away just a few minutes from town the external look of Clancey"s gives promise to what's inside which is a warm and well decorated Irish bar with a welcoming publican and friendly staff . But the real stars are on the menu - all home made by the lady of the house - mostly with an Irish / English twist, and all with character and great taste. Personal favorite is the Saint Paddys pizza - a variation on the staple of corned beef and cabbage - served up on a pizza base with a gorgeous mustard sauce. Friday fish fry is baked and crumbed - nothing deep fried and is a pleasant change from the norm. If possible skip eating in the main dining room - it mostly lacks the atmosphere of the front bar and games room - and instead soak up all this place has to offer while sitting at or alongside the bar. The place gets full and busy on Friday nights but is never rowdy and the TVs are well placed and not obtrusive. And leave room for dessert - again they're home made and there's always a couple of themed items that are sure to please. Prices are very reasonable and portions are a good size. I'm a fan.

Authentic Irish food, Irish drink, Irish atmosphere, and of course Irish personalities! This is my…read moresecond home in the valley and my nights begin and end right here.

Visited this pub two nights in a row for the after parties for Irishfest of the Fox Cities in…read moreAppleton WI. The Guinness was flowing as was the Whiskey Gingers! Yes, I had both! Several of the bands also showed up so the place was packed and lively. There was also live music both nights. They hosted a Full Irish Breakfast Saturday morning which was scrambled eggs, bacon, bangers, black pudding, stewed tomatoes, pork and beans, and scones. It was also good I forgot to take a picture of the food but I got one of the great Irish Whiskey! If you have ever had bacon in Ireland you know it's the best! I took the leftover scone and banger with me and had it the next morning. It was still delicious!

Great place; saved my life with a Smithwicks! Great vibe and easy going. Music was fun and we had…read morea great time!! Sarah and Hannah were wonderful and took great care of us--definitely coming back!!

A must visit every time I'm in Appleton. Fantastic Irish Pup! Great location next door to the…read moreHilton.

Free to go in when I went, the gardens were also very walkable! I went on the off season so there…read morewasn't much to look at but that is on me.

Beautiful and tranquil garden that is ideal for families. It was shady and cool on my afternoon…read morewalk. Lots of butterflies and bees. There are many places to sit and various types of educational gardens. Suggested donation of $5 and had plenty of parking when I arrived.

This hotel is one of the nicest I have ever been to. The rooms are very spacious, the breakfast was…read moretop notch, and the staff were all super friendly. They hosted the honor flight veterans and made the entire experience amazing. Everything went smooth.

Friendly service upon check in. Not a traditional looking Hilton Garden Inn very spacious and newer…read moreupscale type venue. Enjoyed my dinner and my spacious room at an affordable price.

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.

My room was directly overlooking an alley courtyard. Starting at about 11:30 PM, a maintenance…read morecrew started using a power-washer in that alley. It's amazing - I couldn't get a pizza delivered to the hotel after 9 PM, the "Char" upscale restaurant connected to the hotel (with their snooty bartender) has a kitchen that closes at 9 PM, BUT A BUSINESS CAN HAVE THEIR HVAC SYSTEM'S VENTILATION DUCT POWERWASHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. Nice. Made for a great night's sleep.

No cleaning service after our first night. Had to request towels for my family to shower. Front…read moredesk left me standing for an absurd amount of time to request a water. Parking lot was full. Hotel is a maze inside. Don't put your room card away cause you need it 3-4 times before you even get to your room. Regretting my choice with all the options available. Now I know, and so will you.

There are two houses related to the Historical Society, The Yawkey House and the Woodson History…read moreCenter. This time I strolled to the Woodson House. It is only about a block from the Everest. I had been to this grand house a couple of years ago. At that time they had a great exhibit on the effect of the Civil War on the area. I met an older gentleman named George. We talked smart for over two hours. He was great at answering questions about the county. On this visit I hoped to talk with him again; but, alas, he was not there on this visit. So I checked out their new exhibit on rural electrification of Marathon County. I found it quite informative and interesting. You can "interact" with people who used to live in the county by telephone; and listen to their stories. This is a nice place to spend a couple of hours. You can learn a lot about the area. There were a couple of floods that decimated the town. The one in 1913 was particularly devastating. As I am prone to staying at the Everest Inn, I'll probably visit this museum again the next time I'm in Wausau. Hope to catch George next time, I could use another history lesson of Marathon County. If you are a history buff (who isn't?) it would behoove you to check this fine little museum out. There is no entry fee; but leave a donation of a couple of bucks. It's the right thing to do.

From the owner: Tour the historic Yawkey House Museum. Visit the Woodson History Center to tour our free rotating…read moreexhibits. Visit our research library to learn about your family history or the history of Marathon County. We have thousands of historic photos and documents, plus access to ancestry.com and newspapers.com.