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play around town Get Outta Town Take a wacky turn on your next road trip by steering toward unique roadside attractions Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae Two Rivers Get a taste of where the ice cream sun- dae was born (and sample the desserts, of course!) with a visit to Ed Berner's original soda fountain inside the cozy Washington House Museum. 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers Dr. Evermor's Forevertron Sculpture Garden North Freedom A convenient place to stretch your legs while trekking toward the Dells, take in dozens of larger-than-life mechanical cre- ations that will keep your family fascinated for the rest of the ride. On U.S. Hwy. 12, about fi ve miles south of Baraboo Fred Smith's Concrete Park Phillips Make a trip through northwest Wisconsin more scenic with a visit Man-Made Wonders," a con- crete sculpture park created by a former lumberjack that offers a place to stroll around and take in unique art. N8236 S. Hwy. 13, Phillips World's Largest Six Pack La Crosse to one of "Wisconsin's An Avian Excursion Join fellow bird-lovers fl ocking to the Cranes of the World Festival in a day of family fun. From guided prairie hikes to arts activities and face-to-face encounters with the majestic birds, the International Crane Foundation offers a wild day of exploration and education. Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. International Crane Foundation headquarters, E11376 Shady Lane Rd., Baraboo; savingcranes.org. Great Escapes No last-minute vaca- tion required when these events are near! On Aug. 10, step into Heartland Farm Sanctuary's An Evening in Paris soiree. On Aug. 18, escape to Las Vegas at Agrace HospiceCare's Hold'em with Hellmuth poker tourney. Then end the month in a magical new world at Madison Children's Museum's fun- fi lled Wonder Ball on Aug. 25! Where else but in Wisconsin can you strike a pose beside a set of enormous beer cans? Get your camera and your sense of humor ready. 1111 3rd St. S., La Crosse Ichiban Sichuan Order the ultra hot "Sizzling Spicy and Crispy Chicken" or douse any of this eatery's Chinese fare with chili sauce for a dining experience that will set your mouth ablaze. ichibanmadison.com 66 Head Out: Send summer out with a sizzle by biting into Madison's spiciest fare Sala Thai Lao Laan-Xang Known as a tasty stop for Thai and Laotian food, this eatery's "Laotian Papaya Salad" is so hot you may just need a gallon of water to combat the heat. llx-restaurant.com BRAVA Magazine August 2012 New Orleans Take-Out If this Southern eatery's "Shrimp Etouffée" isn't spicy enough for you, stop in on Saturdays and request the "too hot to eat" option to see what you're really made of. eatmobettah.com Quaker Steak and Lube Take a deep breath when or- dering the "Atomic Wings" at this Americana restaurant— these fi reballs are so spicy, a release form is required before you can try them. quakersteakandlube.com Though the menu is infused with spicy herbs and chilies from Thailand, add green curry to any Thai dish to take your meal from wimpy to too hot to handle. salathai.webstarts.com Photo by Ted Thousand/International Crane Foundation