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Wandering Wisconsin: Unique Roadside Art Attractions around Wisconsin
Find It and Hear It All on Guide by Cell's Self-Guided Cell Phone Tour
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, September 30, 2009 /Museums PR News/ -- Guide by Cell Inc., the nation's leading mobile technology provider for cultural institutions, museums, and nonprofit organizations announced that it is providing the self-guided audio tour for the Wisconsin Art Environment Consortium program known as 'Wandering Wisconsin.' 'Wandering Wisconsin' is a group of exciting roadside attractions comprised of nine different art environments, each of which tells a unique American story in art, tracing the artist's cultural heritage and traditions. The tour is presented by Wisconsin Art Environment Consortium, a group of not-for-profit organizations committed to the awareness and the preservation of these art environments. To listen to portions of the tour, dial (920) 593-9049, (press 100#-101#; 120#-122#).
The Wandering Wisconsin self-guided tours are comprised of nine art environments among eight outdoor sites and one indoor location as well as suggested stops for dining, lodging and shopping along the way. The tour takes visitors along cross section of Wisconsin including the southwestern hills, up to the banks of the Mississippi, into the Northwoods, and along the shores of Lake Michigan. Visitors have the flexibility of spending a day, a weekend, or an extended vacation exploring the wonders of Wisconsin's rich and diverse art culture.
"With the other consortium members, we've created an amazing tour of these fun and educational sites throughout our state. We love that visitors can adapt these budget-friendly itineraries to suit their needs, whether they're interested in a day trip, a weekend or an extended vacation," said Shannon Luckey of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center (one of the WI Art Environment Consortium members). "We chose to create a cell phone audio phone tour because we believed it was an exciting way for anyone visiting the area, or even those living here who want more information about Wisconsin's art community, to learn more about these fascinating art environments," she said.
These tours allow for anyone to create their own itinerary using maps and suggested lodging and dining stopping points, which are available on the Wandering Wisconsin website (www.jmkac.org/wanderingwisconsin) or by requesting a map by calling 920-458-6144. All visitors of Wandering Wisconsin are encouraged to share their unique and fun experiences on their Facebook pages read the delightful stories others have shared.
"We believe the Wandering Wisconsin self-guided audio tour to be one of the more original and expansive tours we've been honored to provide our mobile technology for," said David Asheim, Founder and President of Guide by Cell. "We are very proud to be associated with this remarkable and well planned tour and believe anyone visiting Wisconsin soon, as well as those who've lived there will be impressed by the range and skill of the artists works which is part of this incredible project."
ABOUT GUIDE BY CELL
Guide by Cell is the official provider of mobile solutions to over 500 nonprofit organizations, including numerous walking tours, botanical gardens, national and state parks, libraries, universities, and art and history museums.
Guide by Cell turns cell phones into mobile technology solutions. The company is the largest provider in the world of cell phone audio tours and text messaging solutions for non-profits. The company also provides Smartphone applications for Apple and BlackBerry, as well as MOBI and podcasting services. The company has recently launched a new division called Give by Cell to provide nonprofits throughout the United States with the ability to raise donations through text messages sent by their visitors and patrons.
Information about Guide by Cell Inc. can be found at www.guidebycell.com. Information about Give by Cell can be found at www.givebycell.com.
About Guide by Cell
Guide by Cell is the official provider of mobile solutions to over 500 nonprofit organizations, including several Smithsonian Institution's, national and state parks, aquariums and zoos, libraries, universities, and art and history museums.
Guide by Cell turns cell phones into mobile technology solutions. The company is the largest provider in the world of cell phone audio tours, text messaging interactions, and Apple iPhone downloadable applications. The company has recently launched a new division called Give by Cell to provide nonprofits throughout the United States with the ability to raise donations through text messages sent by their visitors and patrons.
Information about Guide by Cell can be found at www.guidebycell.com.
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