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Essentials
- Destination: Whitewater, East Troy, and Elkhorn, Wisconsin (Nordic Trail System, Alpine Valley Resort, and East Troy Brewery).
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2026-12-22 to 2027-01-02 (groomed cross-country ski trails, heated stone shelter, and slopeside holiday skiing).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs remain home in Cudahy with dedicated Rover care).
- Target Budget Range: $422 to $514 per person ($844 to $1,028 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: Alpine Valley Resort (W2501 County Rd D, Elkhorn, WI 53121).
- Hotel Pet Policy: Alpine Valley Resort is not pet friendly (service animals only). 4 dogs remain comfortably home in Cudahy.
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search ($130 to $170 nightly for 4 dogs).
Day by Day
Day 1: Saturday, Dec 26, 2026: Nordic Trails & Historic East Troy Square
- 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM Winter Drive from Milwaukee (N9084 Co Rd H, Whitewater, WI 53190) Nordic Hiking Trails Trailhead
- 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM Nordic Trails Orange Loop & Blue Triangle Snowshoe Hike
- 12:45 PM to 02:45 PM Fireside Lunch at East Troy Brewery (2905 Main St, East Troy, WI 53120) East Troy Brewery
- 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM Check-In at Alpine Valley Resort (W2501 County Rd D, Elkhorn, WI 53121) Alpine Valley Resort
Day 2: Sunday, Dec 27, 2026: Alpine Valley Slopes & Elkhorn Italian Supper Club
- 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM Morning Ski Runs & Nordic Cross-Country Loop Alpine Valley Resort
- 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM Chalet Lunch & Relaxation
- 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM Supper Club Dinner at Sperino's (720 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121) Sperino's Little Italy
- 07:45 PM to 09:00 PM Return to Alpine Valley Alpine Valley Resort
Day 3: Monday, Dec 28, 2026: East Troy Historic Square & Return Drive
- 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM Resort Checkout Alpine Valley Resort
- 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM Artisan Breakfast & Coffee on East Troy Square (2894 Main St, East Troy, WI 53120) 2894 on Main
- 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM Return Drive to Milwaukee (5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207) Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resort Lodging (2 Nights) | Alpine Valley Resort | $170 / night | $340 to $340 | Alpine Valley Resort Booking |
| Travel Fuel (Personal Vehicle) | Wisconsin Fuel Stations | $4 / gallon (approx 8 gal) | $32 to $32 | Wisconsin Gas Averages |
| State Forest Vehicle Admission | Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit | $13 resident daily pass (2 days) | $26 to $26 | Wisconsin DNR Vehicle Admission |
| Hearthside Dining & Brews | East Troy Brewery | $35 to $55 / person | $70 to $110 | East Troy Brewery Menu |
| Italian Supper Club & Slope Dining | Sperino's Little Italy | $40 to $65 / person | $80 to $130 | Sperino's Little Italy |
| Artisan Cafe Breakfast & Coffee | 2894 on Main | $18 to $25 / person | $36 to $50 | 2894 on Main |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $260 to $340 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Lodging + Fuel + Passes + Dining + Cafe + Rover | $422 to $514 / person | $844 to $1,028 total | Discover Whitewater |