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WISCONSIN The design of theWisconsin State Capitol inMadison was inspired by the nation's capitol building in Washington,DC.Visitors can note the resemblance on a free guided tour. Madison is also known for being both green and fit. Visiting outdoor enthusiasts can head to one of several picturesque bike trails in the city, stroll through Olbrich Botanical Gardens or pick up the hik- ing trails at Lussier Heritage Center or the University of WisconsinArboretum. MILWAUKEE Whether traveling for business or pleasure,visitors to the destination nicknamed the"City ofFestivals"shouldn'tmiss a chance to experience one ofMilwaukee's long list of spe- cial events. June's Summerfest, called the world's largest music festival, is one option.TheAfricanWorld Festival in August is another.HenryW.MaierFestivalPark, situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, is the venue for many of the city's celebrations. Milwaukee has several notableBlack cultural and histor- ical attractions, including Greer Oaks Art Gallery, which showcases the works of African-American artists; the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum; and the Hansberry-SandsTheatre Company. Fans of the performing arts will find plenty of options in Milwaukee's Downtown Theater District, which includes Other notable outdoor attractions throughout the state include Devil's Lake State Park, near Wisconsin Dells, known for its 500-ft. sandstone bluffs; Apostle Island National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, a 21-island site featuring sea caves, hiking trails and a waterfall; and the Cave of the Mounds in Blue Mounds, west of Madison. The town of Spring Green, also just west of Madison, is the site of Taliesin, Frank Lloyd's Wright's home and workshop, which marked its centennial this year. Black Meetings & Tourism September/October 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 47