GEOGRAPHY LESSON

Delafield sits between the Northern and Southern Units of Wisconsin's vast Kettle Moraine State Forest, whose hilly terrain was formed from receding glaciers. The 20,000-acre, 30-mile-long Southern Unit and 30,000-acre, 30-mile-long Northern Unit both feature miles and miles of trails for hiking and biking, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing. There are also opportunities for fishing and boating, camping and more. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail slices through both units (www.nps.gov/iatr/).Checking in

The most luxurious place to stay, hands down, is the Delafield Hotel. Rooms in the 38-suite boutique hotel sport spa bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and Aveda bath products. Pet rooms are available, and guests receive access to the rather posh Be Fitness and Wellness Center next door ($149 to $389 per night; 415 Genesee St.; 1-800-594-8772; www.TheDelafield Hotel.com). Other lodging options include a Holiday Inn Express and La Quinta Inn.

EATING OUT

Delafield and its environs -- the Lake Country -- are known for an abundance of prime dining options. Andrew's Bar & Restaurant, inside the Delafield Hotel, serves new American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That means dishes such as Irish oatmeal topped with fresh berries and finished with a crisp sugar crust, and lemongrass grilled shrimp and scallops with coconut-chili sauce and herb-infused jasmine rice. You can elect to dine in a variety of settings, including private booths or small dining rooms (1-800-594-8772; www.TheDelafieldHotel.com).

A block or two away is Reveres Wells Street Tavern, a Colonial-styled building with smaller, intimate rooms, lots of fireplaces and, of course, a bar. The restaurant offers a nice selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers, plus a few specials. Portions are well-sized (505 Wells St.; 1-262-646-4070; www.reverestavern.com).

Zin is a favorite among locals and visitors. Tucked into an old stone structure, the restaurant -- open for lunch and dinner -- serves California Italian cuisine: three-cheese garlic flatbread, lump crab stuffed tortelloni, chicken marsala, pizzettas. Not surprisingly, given its name, the wine list is extensive. There's also a decent beer selection and about a dozen types of martinis (629 Main St.; 1-262-646-5959; www.zincredible.com).