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Barker's Island has the SS
Meteor,
the largest whaleback freighter you can tour.
Fairlawn Mansion
Directly opposite Barker's Island stands what is undoubtedly one of the most opulent man-
sions constructed during northwestern Wisconsin's heyday. Built in 1890, it was home to
lumber and Vermilion Range iron ore magnate Martin Thayer Pattison, later Superior's
second mayor. The 42-room landmark
Fairlawn Mansion
(906 E. 2nd St., 715/394-5712,
www.superiorpublicmuseums.org
,
9am-4pm Mon.-Sat., noon-5pm Sun., Memorial Day
weekend-LaborDay,lesstherestoftheyear,$9adults),withadistinctivesteepleworthyof
any basilica, serves as the historical museum of Douglas County—and what an extraordin-
ary cornucopia of regional history it holds.
World of Accordions Museum
Here's something you won't see anywhere but Wisconsin: the
World of Accordions Mu-
seum
(1401 Belknap St., 715/395-2787,
www.museum.accordionworld.org
,
$10 adults).
Inside the Harrington Arts Center, the museum is the real thing, the States' only
postsecondary-level certification and training program for repair and technician specialists
of the accordion family. Seriously. You'll find a great collection of accordions and concer-
