Quick Summary:

  • Shawano is a small Wisconsin town in Shawano County near Shawano Lake, a haven for boating, kayaking, and cooling off in the summer.
  • Nearby, Wolf River is known for fly fishing, whitewater rafting, and paddling.
  • The town has a nice historic downtown district with antique shops and stores famous for the locally made barn quilts.
  • Twig’s Beverage Museum tells the story of the local soda company and its popular Sun Drop soda many locals grew up to love.


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1. Twig's Beverage Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Twig's Beverage Museum | Tourism in Shawano, Wisconsin
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2. Dixon's Torchlite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dixon's Torchlite | Tourism in Shawano, Wisconsin
© Anello’s Torch Lite

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