Wisconsin Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff

U.S. State Curiosities

by Michael Feldman, Diana Cook

With Wisconsin Curiosities, popular public radio show host Michael Feldman brings his "deliciously sarcastic" perspective to the subject of his home state. Together with co-author Diana Cook, he's combed Wisconsin for more than 125 of the weirdest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Badger State has to offer. You'll meet a man who owes his life to a foam rubber cheesehead, a worm that plays basketball, and a family of champion stiltwalkers. You'll discover the best places to savor chicken in a hubcap, whitefish livers, and that notoriously odorous limburger cheese. You'll visit far away places such as the Taj Mahal, Mount Rushmore, Chartres Cathedral, and even Stonehenge - and you'll be home in time for dinner!

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Humor

231 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[♏ Gina☽ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I live in Wisconsin and I still learned a lot by reading this book. I couldn't resist it after I saw the title - really, who could?

Told with a sense of humor, this book packs a lot into a small size. The book is arranged by region, so you can check out some unusual attractions if you're planning a trip "up nort" as we say here. Some are to be expected, but most are things that would make you want to stop for a selfie so everyone believes what you are seeing.

[Katie Carlson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Half of this book was me saying to myself, “yeah, that tracks.” And the other half tells me I need to travel my state more.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting information. However, the author's desperate attempts at humor were quite irritating at times.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Silly but fun to read about all these strange places and events in Wisconsin!