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play around town Get Outta Town Th e Abbey Resort Fontana A quick getaway for Madisonians, this chic resort on Geneva Lake is the perfect place to splurge on a respite. Enjoy swimming, game rooms, an ahh-inducing spa, golf course, evening bonfi res and a 26-mile trail around the mansion-lined lake. Visit theabbeyresort.com Blue Harbor Resort and Spa Sheboygan Art Fair Alternatives Take in more art this month at fairs offering locally made crafts and festival fun. On July 4, Art Fair in the Park at Winnequah Park in Monona will offer family activities, fi reworks and plenty of art while Mount Horeb Art Fair on July 21 will have even more creations by local crafters. Visit mononafestival.com and trollway.com. With its grand entryway and rooms boast- ing lake views, you won't have trouble get- ting used to life at this resort. Th row in an indoor waterpark, lakeside dining, yard games and fi shing nearby, and it's a get- away that will keep the whole family smil- ing. Visit blueharborresort.com Heidel House Resort Green Lake Unwind in a spa-like but down-to-earth setting at this rejuvenating resort. Offering boat tours, pools, a spa, scenic golf course and year-round outdoor activities, Heidel House has something for everyone. Visit heidelhouse.com Wild Eagle Lodge Eagle River Nestled along the Eagle River, this rustic resort is perfect for an active family. Rent or bring your own boat, jet ski, canoe or kayak for fun on the water. Th en spend evenings doing organized crafting activi- ties and enjoying nearby dining options. Visit wildeaglelodge.com Relaxing resort escapes for the whole family Art in the City Join throngs of Madisonians at Art Fair on the Square, where 450 artists will exhibit paintings, photography, jewelry, home accessories and more alongside plenty of entertainment and eats. Just steps away, Art Fair Off the Square will boast creations from local artists and fun activities for kids. Both events July 14-15, schedule var- ies. Capitol Square, Madison; mmoca.org and Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison; artcraftwis.org. Invert-able knit jacket by Art Fair on the Square exhibitor Kaoru Izushi Bear Mound Park Hidden in the middle of a residential neighborhood, this grassy enclave creates a unique spot for a picnic in the city. 1524 Vilas Ave., Madison Head Out: Load up your picnic basket for a meal at these scenic locales Cherokee Park The Capitol Square Get cozy on the grassy hill surrounding the State Capitol for a lively city date and front- row seat to the daily action downtown. 2 E. Main St., Madison Make an afternoon of it at this sprawling park boasting green space for picnicking and a canoe launch for sail- ing into the Yahara River. 1000 Burning Wood Way, Madison 66 BRAVA Magazine July 2012 Picnic Point Venture down this mile-long peninsula near downtown and you'll be rewarded with city views and a space to settle in and stay for a while. 2452 Lake Mendota Dr., Madison Wyldhaven Park Roll out your checkered blan- ket near the intimate beach at this park for a relaxing lunch on the shores of Lake Monona. 5203 Tonyawatha Trail, Monona Photo by Tom McInvaille