A Day in Baraboo

7/31 – Baraboo is the hometown of the Ringling Brothers, and was the winter home for the circus for many years. Now it is the home of the Circus World Museum, which is a great way to spend a day in Baraboo. From classic posters:image

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to ornate parade wagons:image

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to silly photo ops:image

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…it’s still the Greatest Show on Earth!image

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Did you know? The U.S. Army studied the circus to learn how to transport men and gear efficiently prior to World War I. True!

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