Lowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S.

Friday nights at Pine Ridge are a testament to Wisconsin’s love affair with fried fish, drawing patrons from as far away as Eau Claire, Superior, and even the Twin Cities across the Minnesota border.

Seafood experts reveal what not to do when ordering fish at restaurants and how to avoid a disappointing meal.

Tillamook isn’t just about cheese—though we won’t lie, the cheese is reason enough to stop. This little coastal town is ...