If big time sports is your thing, the Milwaukee area is a great place to be. In the metro area you can catch major league baseball, NBA basketball, Division 1 college hoops, and, of course, football, led by our beloved Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. Don't just think in terms of team sports, however. Check out Road America if you're into motor sports. If you want to see some of the world's best cross country skiers, take a couple hour drive north to watch (or participate in) the largest cross country ski marathon in North America.
