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Charter Fishing
Sheboygan's 300-slip
Harbor Centre Marina
(821 Broughton Dr., 920/458-6665,
www.harborcentremarina.com
)
offers great fishing with about three dozen licensed skip-
pers operating out of Sheboygan. Prices vary, but it's generally around $325-500 (not in-
cluding tip or a Wisconsin fishing license) for 1-4 people for a half-day charter.
Old Plank Road Trail
In1843,theterritoriallegislature,hopingtoeffectpermanentsettlementintoday'sSheboy-
gan County region, began building the first plank road to reach all the way to Fond du Lac.
Today,the
Old Plank Road Trail
isapaved17-mile-longmultipurposerecreationtrailrun-
ning from western Sheboygan to Greenbush and the Kettle Moraine State Forest's northern
unit (and thus the Ice Age Trail), via Kohler and Plymouth, a lovely ride in spots.
Nothing is cheap in Sheboygan, if you can even find a place; Sheboygan lacks myriad mo-
telsandenoughnearbycamping.YourbestbetwouldbetolookeastofI-43atnearlyevery
exit.
The
Harbor Winds
(905 S. 8th St., 920/452-9000,
www.pridehospitality.com
, $79) is
the only place on the water in Sheboygan. An observation deck affords a great view, the
staff is friendly, and residents get a free morning newspaper and breakfast.
The
Blue Harbor Resort and Conference Center
(725 Blue Harbor Dr., 920/
452-2900,
www.blueharborresort.com
, $229-689) is a four-level Victorian replica with an
indoor water park. The self-enclosed place boasts spas, fitness centers, two enormous res-
taurants, arcades, and more.
WithacommandingviewaboveLakeMichigan,the
Lake View Mansion
(303St.Clair
St., 920/457-5253,
www.lakeviewmansion.com
,
$200-340) is a gorgeous historic structure
of more than 10,000 square feet (with 11 fireplaces). The five rooms all have private baths
and a view of the lake.
Brats
Tosamplethe“bestofthewurst”you'vegotmyriadoptions.Forme,it'sthe
Charcoal Inn
(1313 S. 8th St., 920/458-6988, 6am-9pm Tues.-Fri., 6am-7pm Sat., and 1637 Greele Ave.,
