Discover Wisconsin’s lakes and resorts by train, with practical lodging and seasonable leisure in reach. This travel guide highlights the cool shores, fishing and hunting grounds, and scenic towns along the Chicago and North Western Line. It also lists hotels and boarding houses by destination, helping you plan stays close to the water and the action. The book is organized around popular basins and resort centers, showing how to reach each spot by rail and what to expect at the hotels, inns, and lakeside towns. It focuses on summer travel, local attractions, and the practical details that make a Midwest getaway easy and enjoyable. How to reach key lake and resort areas by train, with routes and station notes - Descriptions of major lakes, rivers, and fishing spots ideal for couples, families, and solo travelers - Hotels, boarding houses, and lodging options with distance from the station and typical rates Ideal for readers planning a northeastern Wisconsin and upper Midwest summertime itinerary, or anyone seeking classic, map-based travel ideas from a historical rail perspective.