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What to do and see in Superior, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Specialty Museums
Superior is a city in, and the county seat of, Douglas County in the state of Wisconsin. The population was 27,244 at the 2010 census. Located at the junction of U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 53, it is immediately north of and adjacent to both the Village of Superior and the Town of Superior. Its neighborhoods include Billings Park, North End, South Superior, Central Park, East End, Allouez, and Itasca. Billings Park, South Superior, East End, and North End each have small business districts.
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1. SS Meteor Maritime Museum
2. Fairlawn Mansion & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Built as the family home of mining and lumber baron Martin Pattison, the four story, 42 room mansion was completed in 1890 at the cost of $150,000; estimated at today's costs to be well over $3 million.The exterior and first floor of the mansion have been completely restored to the original splendor,with gilded murals on the ceilings and frieze, a grand entrance hall and open staircase, marble and tile fireplaces, and original leaded and stained glass windows.The second floor of the mansion includes access to master bedroom suite, furnished much as it was during the Pattisons’ time in the house. The third floor is dedicated to the Children’s Home era from 1920 to 1964, when the mansion served as a home to the less fortunate. It also includes the restoration exhibit, featuring documentation of the extensive work performed during the 1999 restoration of the mansion.
Reviewed By Sarahandlittles - Appleton, United States
We loved our tour of the mansion. Our tour guide, Nolan, was able to answer all the questions my very inquisitive family had. He was upbeat, knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot about the building, the town and the people who resided there. What a neat place and very enjoyable tour. Thanks!
3. A World of Accordions Museum
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
This museum is all about the accordion.
Reviewed By SandyO558 - Sauk City, United States
With 1400 instruments categorized in the lower level, and a church venue for performances, this place has ample room for you to visit and learn about accordions. The curator Helmi does classes and fixes instruments, as this is also a school for learning. We were given a guided tour on our visit and the guide who is an adult student was filled with valuable information. They were hospitable and welcomed our group in a way that worked well during the covid restrictions. Many in our group (many from out of state) said this was one of their favorite stop on our 4 state tour.
4. Old Firehouse and Police Museum
5. Douglas County Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
