February 4, 2008

Northern Exposure

Wisconsin Dells Road Trip

Wisconsin in the winter? Dells, yeah!

Road-trip three and a half hours northwest to Wisconsin Dells and check in at Great Wolf Lodge, a resort and indoor water park featuring a six-story tube slide. For a presto-chango of pace, hit Rick Wilcox Magic Theater to witness levitation and Houdini-like escapes.

Bowl, race go-karts, and ride a roller coaster at Knucklehead’s indoor amusement park. Before you leave town, stop by Baraboo’s Circus World for a look at antique circus wagons and posters. Or ski Cascade Mountain in nearby Portage for even more fun.

Snow doubt about it.

SEE
Lunar New Year Parade
What: Marching bands, floats, and dancers in lion costumes ring in the Year of the Rat.
Why: Party like it’s 4706.
When: Sun., 1 p.m.
Where: Chinatown, Wentworth Ave., from 24th St. to Cermak Rd. (312-326-5320).

EAT
Chocolate Fest
What: Sample chocolate, learn how candy is made, and create Valentine’s Day cards.
Why: How sweet it is.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., at Fulton Blvd. (312-746-5100).

DROOL
Tooth Fairy Pillow
What: Molar-shaped pima cotton pillow has a pocket for a deposit.
Why: Cash in.
When: While the price is bite.
Where: Online at oeufnyc.com.