Wisconsin's accolades stem from the passionate and innovative people behind every award-winning inn, tried-and-true destination and charming small town. Day in and day out, the state's hospitality industry continues to provide a genuine experience for every traveler to venture here. The proof? The awards Wisconsin continues to earn year after year. Here are just a few:

Wisconsin Dells: Best Desti-nation in the U.S. for Families

Not only was Wisconsin Dells named "Best Destination in the U.S. for Families" in 2010 but it was recognized as the No. 3 "Best Destination in the World for Families" by TripAdvisor. It shouldn't come as any surprise considering that "The Waterpark Capital of the World" has been attracting families year after year.

White Gull Inn: America's Best Breakfast

Visitors to Door County will want to take a morning to enjoy "America's Best Breakfast" as chosen in 2010 by "Good Morning America" and voters across the country. The White Gull Inn is a charming and historic inn known for the traditional fish boil. Book early because weekends fill up fast!

Three Lakes: Single Best Town in America

The town of Three Lakes was chosen by Kraft Singles as "The Single Best Town in America" for 2010 due to its natural beauty amidst the world's largest chain of inland lakes and its welcoming residents. Located in the 650,000-acre Chequamegon Nicolet Na-tional Forest and known for its crystal clear lakes, abundant fisheries, trophy deer and an array of wildlife species, Three Lakes offers four seasons of traditional Wisconsin Northwoods recreation.

Stockholm: Small Midwest Town You'll Love

This year, Midwest Living selected Stockholm as one of the "5 Small Midwest Towns You'll Love." A Swedish-founded town, Stockholm boasts outstanding scenic views, challenging biking on the Great River Road, galleries, shopping and Scandinavian food.

Egg Harbor: America's Coolest Small Town.

Budget Travel singled out Egg Harbor in Door County as one of "America's Coolest Small Towns" in 2010 for the town's high "cool" factor, based on quality of life, arts and restaurant scene and proximity to nature. Check out the Birch Creek Concert Series which features symphony, percussion and steel drum and jazz performances from the nation's most talented music protégés and their teachers. Or take a guided sunset kayak tour with Door County Kayak Tours.

Wisconsin: No. 2 Bicycle Friendly State

The League of American Bicyclists named Wisconsin the No. 2 "Bicycle Friendly State" in 2010 for its commitment to bicycling through the legislation, infrastructure, education and all-around bike-loving culture. Take the family to explore the grand-daddy of all rail-trails, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. If you want to put your skills to the test, take on the rural hills of southwestern Wisconsin or attempt the "Top of the World Tour" in Trempealeau County where nearly 400 miles of paved, lightly traveled roads are ready for the nation's best on-road cycling.

Aspira, Sundara & Kohler: Three Amazing Midwest Spas

Spa magazine recently featured Aspira Spa, Kohler Waters Spa and Sundara Inn & Spa on the 2010 list of "10 Amazing Midwest Spas." Kohler Waters Spa, part of the Midwest's only AAA Five Diamond resort The American Club, was also named one of the World's Best Spas by Travel & Leisure readers in 2009 and is a four-time recipient of the Forbes Four-Star award. Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells was named among the top 25 spa resorts in the country by Travel & Leisure and is noted for their use of organic products procured from both around the world and locally in their treatments. The lakeside Aspira Spa at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake embraces the healing wisdom of indigenous peoples from around the world for a holistic, organic approach.

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