Frank Lloyd Wright sites, international eats, and access to five lakesneed we say more?

If you’re down for a little road trip, drive 14 miles south to the small town ofPaoli.

But Wisconsin has a thriving agricultural scene that goes well beyond dairy.

Downtown Madison, Wisconsin

Sunset over the State Capitol in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.Credit:benedek/Getty Images

And Madison’s international influences only continued to lure me through the city with its cuisine.

(Pro-tip: consider joining one of thefree toursto hear all about its history.)