One Million Stories.

One Hundred Cultures.

One Road.


The road stretching out before you is no ordinary path.

Highway 51 is the ribbon tying the North to the South, stretching from the tip of Northern Wisconsin to within miles of Louisiana's Gulf Coast. Bisecting the country, this road offers travelers a true "slice" of Americana.


Start the Journey.

On this site, you'll start to explore Wisconsin's Highway 51. From the majestic and peaceful Northwoods down through the craggy glaciated landscape to the sweeping prairielands, the ever-changing landscape of Wisconsin provides the perfect backdrop for your adventure.


Lodging Specials
Just click the link above and check out our lodging specials for hotels, motels and B & B's all along the highway. There are 20 packages to choose from- and more on the way!



What's New?

Need some tunes for your trip? We've got some great tunes for you- written and recorded on Highway 51! Click here, order some music and start jammin' to some tunes!

A new season of shows is set for Grand Theater on ArtsBlock in Wausau.

Take a tour of the Manitowish Waters Cranberry Marshes- full details here.

The July e-Newsletter Deals and Destinations has been sent- get your copy here or become a subscriber (see sign up below).

Coloma is celebrating their Sesquicentennial! You can get more information at www.coloma150.com. or in their newsletter.

A new car show and cruise in Portage! Download information here.

Hit the road with American Road Magazine!

Take a virtual journey down Highway 51 with Discover Wisconsin.

Check out this YouTube Video of Highway 51 Blues

A great new planning tool! A new maping tool is available under the Journey Planner tab, or by clicking here. Watch for many more additions to the map!

Do you know where to have the best dinner ever, find the coolest gifts or see the funkiest architecture? Vote for your favorites in the"Best Of Highway 51"

Geocaching will add a great twist to your adventure!