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play around town Get Outta Town Wilder's life and lush space for picnics. Visit pepinwisconsin.com. tidbits about Milton House Milton Take a peek into the past at famous homes around the state Laura Ingalls Wilder Wayside Pepin Paying homage to the childhood home that inspired the famed author's novels, this recon- structed log cabin features interesting Picture Perfect Stroll through one of Wisconsin's most famous his- toric homes, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin, in a whole new way by taking in a photographic exhibit of Wright's landmark designs by photographer James Caulfi eld. The free exhibit will run May 19 through Oct. 31 at the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green. Take a guided tour through the former home of Joseph Goodrich, abolitionist and founder of the village of Milton, for a chance to walk through part of the Underground Railroad that links to a log cabin nearby. Visit miltonhouse.org. Stonefi eld Cassville Visit this historical hotspot for self-guid- ed tours of the summer estate that once belonged to Wisconsin's fi rst governor, Nelson Dewey, as well as an early 1901 farmstead, agricultural museum and more. Visit stonefi eldhistoricsite.org. Villa Louis Prairie Du Chien Perched alongside the Mississippi River, this Victorian mansion and estate, built by the family of one of Wisconsin's wealthiest fur traders, provides a captivating look at life in the Wisconsin of yesteryear. Visit villalouis.org. A Century Celebration Their motto says it best: "100 Years Young, 100 Years Strong." To commemo- rate each step of their past and their march into the future, join the Girl Scouts of the USA on their centennial anniver- sary at a local celebration that includes a march to the State Capitol with current scouts, alumnae, friends and supporters. May 5, 12-5 p.m. Alliant Energy Center, Madison; gsbadgerland.org.. Head Out: Think beyond brunch this Mother's Day Sip and savor: Wollersheim Winery's annual "Salute to Mothers" offers a day of wine tastings and vine- yard tours—letting you raise a glass to mom. wollersheim.com 66 BRAVA Magazine Have a laugh: The Mercury Players Theatre presents an afternoon of laughs at "Becky Shaw," a dark comedy about a couple's attempt at playing matchmaker. mercuryplayerstheatre.com May 2012 Refresh and relax: For the mom who never pam- pers herself, devise a plan with your favorite local spa to treat her right. wistravel.com/spas_in_wis- consin Get crafty: The crafty sort will love cozy- ing up together at locations such as Lakeside Fibers, which offers coffee, supplies, knitting classes and more. lakesidefi bers.com Smell the roses: Take in Olbrich Botanical Gardens' spring blooms before sitting down to a Mother's Day concert by the New Horizons Concert Band. olbrich.org Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts USA