One-Night Stay for Up to Four in a Courtyard or Golf Room at Pheasant Run Resort in Chicagoland. Four Options Available.
The Getaway For $74, a one-night stay for up to four in a Courtyard or Golf room Or, for $20, one theater ticket to any show Or, for $25, a $50 dining credit to Harvest Or, for $31, 18 holes of golf for one with cart By Michael Madsen, Travel Correspondent Multifaceted Entertainment Resort Stretching over 250 Acres There is an element of surrealism to this stretch of Bourbon Street. Multi-tiered trellises, vibrantly colored structures, old-fashioned lampposts—the streetscape mimics the elegant ornamentation of the French Quarter, but there’s something missing: the debauchery. Here on Pheasant Run Resort’s two-block indoor re-creation of the famous New Orleans thoroughfare, the jazz music comes in soft, and voices sometimes echo off the stone-paved streets, immersing visitors in a mellow interpretation of the real thing. The colorful stretch of storefronts includes dining, shopping, and an art gallery, and still it’s just a sampling of the recreational buffet spread across Pheasant Run’s 250-acre property about 35 miles west of Chicago. The resort’s Courtyard and Golf guestrooms situate visitors in a comfortable base camp from which to explore the surrounding scenery, with king- or queen-size beds and windows looking out on the outdoor pool or the greenery of the 18-hole championship golf course . Those tempted into taming the course are greeted by a mammoth first hole—543 yards from the back tees—flanked by water hazards on both sides and crowned with an undulating, unforgiving green. The deep pot bunkers peppered throughout the course, like adventurous welders, are a threat to sand wedges, and mature maples shade the fairways. More passive diversion thrives at the on-site Zanies Comedy Club as well as at the resort’s two professional live theaters , where upcoming shows range from the tension and chills of The Woman in Black , running October 14–October 30, to the heartwarming themes of It’s a Wonderful Life , presented as a live radio play November 25–December 24. Harvest —one of numerous dining venues sprinkled throughout Pheasant Run—prepares a seasonal menu of innovative cuisine accompanied by an impressive wine list. The kitchen turns out seasonal specialties such as sea scallops and risotto ($24) as well as meaty masterpieces such as the 14-ounce new york strip made with Aurora Angus beef from regional farms ($40). A chic atmosphere colors the inviting dining room, and its décor is dotted with natural materials and vibrant hues. Fox River Valley: Historical Downtown Districts and Outdoor Excitement The downtown districts of St. Charles and Geneva, both within a 15-minute drive of Pheasant Run, bustle with vintage charm and cosmopolitan appeal. Just west of the Fox River in St. Charles stands Prasino , an eco-chic restaurant that complements a menu of local, sustainable cuisine with recycled-wood accents and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the river and the iconic art deco municipal building across the street. Like downtown St. Charles, Geneva’s historical downtown shopping area is lined with easily walkable stretches of local boutiques, specialty shops, and eateries. At Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream , tucked behind an old-fashioned storefront on Third Street in Geneva, patrons can watch sweet treats being crafted in an open kitchen or dive face-first into confections such as pecan Skälies, turtle-like creations that straddle the line between sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy. Just south of downtown Geneva, within the 200-acre Fabyan Forest Preserve, the Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden showcases an eclectic collection of historical artifacts and oddities. The villa itself—formerly the home of Colonel George Fabyan and his wife, Nelle—was remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907, but the architectural gem must nonetheless compete for attention with the oddments scattered around it. A Dutch-style windmill and Japanese gardens (which, like the villa, open to the public in May and close in mid-October) rest amid remnants of a former zoo. The curiosities built and collected by the Fabyans can easily occupy visitors for two to three hours on the quiet grounds, which are nestled on the banks of the Fox River. Nearby, the extensive Fox River Trail makes it easy to engage in fresh-air pursuits or test out inspirational speeches on crestfallen squirrels. An extensive system of pathways that stretches for 40 miles, the trail draws cyclists, joggers, and fishermen in the warm weather and cross-country skiers when the snow falls. Our Recommendations for Your Getaway Geneva’s Downtown Shopping District More than 140 specialty stores and charming architecture render this an inviting area to stroll, shop, and sate appetites of all types. Prasino Eco-chic décor and views of the river complement local, sustainable menu items that take an artisanal approach to healthy, contemporary cuisine. Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream and Graham’s 318 Graham’s flagship location turns out homemade, hand-dipped chocolates from its open kitchen; two doors down, Graham’s 318 serves up café fare, ice cream, and fondue in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Fabyan Villa Museum and Japanese Garden In a 200-acre forest preserve, this Frank Lloyd Wright–remodeled house and carefully landscaped garden are augmented by a massive Dutch windmill, a Roman-style pool, and other intriguing curiosities. Fox River Trail This 30-mile network of picturesque trails paved with smooth limestone, ideal for biking, running, renting kayaks, and cross-country skiing, runs along the Fox River. Jambalaya This casual Cajun eatery on Bourbon Street in Pheasant Run Resort features gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp etouffee, plus live music on the weekend and eclectic Mardi Gras décor. Groupon Says Read more…
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One-Night Stay for Up to Four in a Courtyard or Golf Room at Pheasant Run Resort in Chicagoland. Four Options Available.
$20 for a One-Day Bike Rental for Two at Joe BikeLer’s Bike Shop ($40 Value)
Biking is the most efficient way to travel from location to location without a series of well-placed trampolines or full control over a vestigial tail. Get where you need to go without challenging your human status with today’s Groupon: for $20, you get a one-day bike rental for two at Joe BikeLer’s Bike Shop in Shawano (a $40 value). Joe BikeLer’s Bike Shop’s staff outfits peddlers with 24-hour person-powered wheel rentals from an extensive selection of bikes for traveling Wisconsin’s longest bike trail. The Mountain Bay Trail runs from the Green Bay area west to Wausau, stretching more than 80 miles, the same distance Lewis and Clark traveled before Lewis insisted on some “me time.” Joe BikeLer’s Bike Shop is tucked inside the renovated Chicago and North Western Railroad station, a historic landmark. Bikers take off from the former locomotive watering hole to cycle down the path, which replaced the old train tracks. Open year-round, the trail makes an ideal location for an autumn’s journey or a Valentine’s snow picnic, and Joe BikeLer’s Bike Shop also stocks nutritious drinks and snacks to fuel furious wheeling. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: What Makes a TV? The actors don’t live inside the TV. Or do they? Read more…
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Labor Day Tips
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 6,000 people die annually as a result of injuries sustained on the job.
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Habitat Destruction from Arizona Wildfires Handicaps Hummingbird Migration
BISBEE, Ariz. & CHILTON, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arizona Hummingbird Disaster Relief effort supports resident and migrating hummingbirds with distribution of nectar and feeders through the KAYTEE® Wild Bird Products, SABO and Cedar Works.
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Algoma senior takes top honors at fair with cow
A news broadcast on WFRV-Channel 5, Green Bay, noted that while singer Frankie Valli always will be the original Jersey Boy, Algoma ‘s Jordan Ebert could be given that tag for showing the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow at the recent Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis .
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Algoma senior takes top honors at fair with cow
Wis. teacher retirements double
When students return Thursday for the first day of school across Wisconsin, many familiar faces will be gone, as teachers chose retirement over coming back in the wake of a new law that forces them to pay more for benefits while taking away most of their collective bargaining rights.
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ADM to Acquire Nine Grain Elevators in Wisconsin
DECATUR, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today announced it has acquired five grain storage elevators from Olsen Brothers Enterprises and, in a separate transaction, has contracted to acquire four grain storage elevators from Olsen’s Mill Acquisition Company/Ag Services of Wisconsin. ADM has also assumed a lease for an elevator from Olsen’s Mill Acquisition Company. All 10 elevators are located in Wisconsin, and have a combined storage capacity of approximately
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Green Bay Home Damaged by Fire
Firefighters were called to a home on the 800 block of South Maple Street in Green Bay just after 6:00 Wednesday morning.
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TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union Selects Acumen from Fiserv
BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv announced that TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union has chosen to implement the Acumen account processing solution from Fiserv.
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Woman accused of OWI in crash
A 35-year-old Manitowoc woman is accused of driving drunk after her car crossed the center lane on Wisconsin 32/57 Monday night, seriously injuring a motorcyclist, authorities said Tuesday.
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