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Speaking of Princeton, do check out this little treasure. It's a time-locked little burg
plunked along the Fox River and has plenty of anachronistic architecture, worthy galleries,
and the state's largest weekly flea market. Princeton is also the site of the long-running
Cattle Fair. For ice cream and light foods, you can check out, let's see, a refurbished gas
station or renovated general store.
Or how about a drive with an eco-bent? A number of miles west of the little town of
Montello, then south on Highway F, takes you to Muir Park and Fountain Lake Farm,
the boyhood home of John Muir as well as a birder's paradise. Many sandhill cranes can be
seen here—the Fox River Unit of the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge is across the road.
It's estimated that Marquette County alone holds one of North America's highest concen-
trations, at about 1,100.
Recreation
There's an awful lot to do in Green Lake, but fishing tops the list (though the golf ain't bad
either). The Green Lake Marina (485 Park Dr., 920/294-6221, www.actionmarina.com/
actionmarina ) rents all craft.
For land-based recreation, there may be more golf courses per capita in the Green Lake
vicinity than anywhere in Wisconsin. The Scottish links style Golf Courses of Lawsonia
(WIS 23 W, 920/294-3320) have been rated as among America's top public courses, ac-
cording to Golf Digest magazine, which gave the elevated tees and merciless bunkers four
stars. The Tuscumbia Country Club (680 N. Illinois Ave., 920/294-3240) is Wisconsin's
oldest course; it's known as one of the best-manicured courses in the Midwest.
Accommodations
Rates are really high around here during the summer.
A motel with a resort complex sums up Bay View (439 Lake St., 920/294-6504,
bayviewmotel.net , $105), a good deal for the money. Anglers love this place—there's
plenty of fishing and boat rentals. Some kitchenettes and suites are available.
One of Wisconsin's best and best-known resorts is the M Heidel House Resort (643
Illinois Ave., 920/294-6128 or 800/444-2812, www.heidelhouse.com , $199-1195), a
20-acre, self-contained sybaritic universe. More than 200 guest rooms, including some es-
tate buildings, run the gamut of luxury, and its spa cost $200 million. The dining is superb.
Both Miller's Daughter (453 North St., 920/294-0717, www.millersdaughter.com ,
$159) and Angel Inn (372 S. Lawson Dr., 920/294-3087, www.angelinns.com , from $155)
are superb bed and breakfasts—truly special, each of them, so take your pick.
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