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WelcometoWisconsin’s

AllAmericanGreatRiverRoad!

Adventures are awaiting you on your 250 miles of gorgeous vistas, beaches, forests, parks, historic sites, attractions

and exciting “explores.” This Travel & Visitor Guide is your trip guide to create itineraries for the most unique, one-of-a-kind experiences you can ever imagine.

What is your “bliss”? What are you searching for? Peace, adventure, food & beverage destinations, connections with nature … or are your ideas and goals to take it as it comes?

This is your slice of life and where you will find more than you ever dreamed is here just waiting for you, your family, friends and pets. Make memories that you will treasure forever—right here.

The Wisconsin All American Great River Road curves along the Mississippi River and bluff lands through 33 amazing, historic communities in the 8 counties of this National Scenic Byway. This area is also known as “The Driftless Region” and is home to countless bird and wildlife species. You are invited to visit the many Historic sites, State Parks, the 5 Interpretive Centers, and explore the plentiful culinary destinations and unique shops.

Discover the destinations and communities on and around Wisconsin’s All American Great River Road National Scenic Byway where you are always welcome and treated like a “local.” On behalf of the Wisconsin Great River Road, thank you for choosing to visit us and please return again and again.

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TableofContentsAllAmericanRoadDesignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

AnnualFestivals&Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SpectacularSightsandThingstoSee

ontheGreatRiverRoad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

PIERCECounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MaidenRock,BayCity,HagerCity,

DiamondBluff,Prescott

PEPINCounty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pepin,Stockholm

BUFFALOCounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FountainCity,BuffaloCity,Cochrane,Alma,Nelson

TREMPEALEAUCounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Centerville,Trempealeau

LACROSSECounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LaCrosse,Onalaska,Midway,Holmen

PaddlingontheWisconsinGreatRiverRoad . . . . . 21

StateParksalongtheGreatRiverRoad . . . . . . . . . .22

BringingtheInspirationHome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

WISCONSINGREATRIVERROADMAP . . . . . 24&25

SatisfyYourSweetTooth!Bakeries

onanAllAmericanRoad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

HistoryPaintsaPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

VERNONCounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Victory,Genoa,Stoddard

CRAWFORDCounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

PrairieduChien,Lynxville,Ferryville,DeSoto

BestPlacesToFish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

WineTastingAdventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

GRANTCounty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Kieler,Dickeyville,Tennyson,Potosi,Cassville,

GlenHaven,Bagley,Wyalusing

EagleViewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

ClassicDowntowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

BringtheBike!

TrailsalongtheGreatRiverRoad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

2021RiverBoatStops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

TravelResources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

TravelingDistancesToLaCrosse(CentralGateway)

Beloit: 190 miles Superior: 233 miles

Green Bay: 202 miles Wausau: 146 miles

Madison: 144 miles Milwaukee: 210 miles

Chicago, IL: 284 miles Sioux Falls, SD: 298 miles

Dubuque, IA: 117 miles

(62 miles to Prairie du Chien, Southern Gateway)

Galena, IL: 135 miles

(76 miles to Prairie du Chien, Southern Gateway)

Twin Cities, MN: 160 miles

(35 miles to Prescott, Northern Gateway)

Davenport, IA

(190 miles to La Crosse, 130 miles to Prairie du Chien)

Eachcountyoffersinformation

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WisconsinMississippiRiverParkwayCommission PO Box 171, De Soto WI 54624 | Phone: 800.658.9424Email: [email protected] Photo: Travel WisconsinDesigner: Kristin Mitchell Design, Inc.Printer: La Crosse Graphics

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Welcome to the Wisconsin All American Great River

Road National Scenic Byway. This distinctive

designation was awarded by the Federal Highway

Administration National Scenic Byways Program February,

2021. In order to reach the “All American Road” status, the

drive must be a tourism attraction unto itself with multiple

intrinsic qualities and one-of-a-kind features that can be

found nowhere else.

“The Wisconsin All American Great River Road is such a

special place with so many unbelievably inspiring places

and people. This is such an honor to have the Wisconsin

Great River Road take its place as one of only 15 All

American Roads awarded this year in the USA. Proving

its uniqueness and unparalleled travel experience.” Said

Sherry Quamme, Chair of the Wisconsin Mississippi River

Parkway Commission.

The Wisconsin Great River Road (All American Road) –

Covers 250 miles in Wisconsin and passes through 33

Mississippi River towns along WIS 35. It is often called

“The best drive in the Midwest.” The route connects to 10

other State Routes as it follows the Mississippi River from

Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about the WI All

American Great River Road at its website and plan your

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JANUARY–MARCH

B ald Eagle Appreciation Day, Prairie du Chien

Bald Eagle Day, Ferryville

K ickapoo Valley Reserve Winterfest, La Farge

Snowmobile Trails Day, Chaseburg

Eagles on Ice, Alma

Ice Fishing Tournament, Stoddard

Westby Ski Jump at Snowflake

St.Patricks Day in Prairie du Chien

APRIL

B etween The Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival, La Crosse

B luegrass, Bourbon, & Brews Festival, River Falls

S pring Flood Run, Fountain City to Prescott

S toddard Bergen Fire Dept. Annual Walleye Tournament, Stoddard

MAY

1 00 Mile Garage Sale, Prescott to Fountain City

7 0 Mile Rummage Along The River, Crawford & Vernon Counties

Reggae Fest, Trempealeau

S pring Bird Migration Hike & Events, Ferryville

Mid West Music Fest, La Crosse

Syttende Mai Festival, Westby

W inding Roads Art Tour, Start in Viroqua

T romp and Chomp Trail Run, Kickapoo Valley Reserve

World Migratory Bird Day, Alma

Driftless Outdoors Show, Onalaska

JUNEDAIRY MONTH Dairy Breakfast held in each county

P rairie Villa Rendezvous & Flea Market, Prairie du Chien

S pring Fresh Art Tour, Pepin & Pierce Counties

Tour de Pepin, Lake Pepin

Artspire, La Crosse

Winneshiek Landing Day, De Soto

F ire in the Shire Renaissance Festival, Alma

E llsworth Cheese Curd Festival, Ellsworth

Cesky Den, Hillsboro

Beer Walk, Viroqua

Canoe Race & Music Fest, R eadstown

JULY

Riverfest, La Crosse

Catfish Days, Trempealeau

W ar of 1812 Reenactment Events, Prairie du Chien

Stockholm Art Fair, Stockholm

Prairie Dog Blues Fest, P rairie du Chien

River Bluff Daze, Ferryville

River Falls Days, River Falls

Driftless Music Festival, Viroqua

Vintage Motorcycle Rally, Viroqua

Bagley 4th of July Parade, Bagley

Bull Bash, Bagley

Swiss Heritage Days, Alma

4th of July Parade, Buffalo City

Troutfest, Coon Valley

Ontario 4th of July

Hot Rod Sunday, LaFarge

Country Boom, La Crosse

La Crosse Storytelling Festival

Trempealeau County Fair, Galesville

AUGUST

Fountain City Days, Fountain City

Buffalo County Fair, Mondovi

Ashley For The Arts, Arcadia

Irishfest, La Crosse

Dog Days of Stockholm, Stockholm

Kornfest, Holmen

Coon Creek Canoe Races, Coon Valley

Wild West Days, Viroqua

Larryfest Music Fest, LaFarge

Outdoor Flea Market, Readstown

Charity Tractor Pull, Hillsboro

Retreat World’s Fair, De Soto

Great River Folk Fest, La Crosse

Potosi Brew Fest, Potosi

K ickapoo BRAVE Ride (bicycling), Gays Mills

Cassville Classic Car Cruise, Cassville

Potosi Catfish Festival, Potosi

Crawford County Fair

AnnualFestivals&EventsSEPTEMBERDRIVE THE GREAT RIVER ROAD MONTH

Alma Music & Arts Festival, Alma

Sidewalk Insanity, Alma

Farm Fest, Fountain City

G reat River Road Fall Fest, Stonefield at Cassville

V illa Louis Carriage Classic, Prairie du Chien

P rescott Daze & Classic Car Show, Prescott

Laura Ingalls Wilder Days, Pepin

D riftless Area Art Festival, Soldiers Grove

Apple Festival, Gays Mills

Fall Fest, Ferryville

Art On The Kinni, River Falls

Bacon Bash, River Falls

Oktoberfest, La Crosse

Vernon County Fair, Viroqua

Viola Horse and Colt Show, Viola

L abor Day Weekend Fireman’s Picnic, Stoddard

OCTOBER

Fall Fresh Art Tour, Pepin & Pierce Counties

Oktoberfest, Mondovi

F lyway Film Festival, Stockholm, Pepin & Alma

Oktoberfest, Prairie du Chien

K ickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge, La Farge

O ctoberfest – Hillsboro Brewing Co., Hillsboro

S afe & Spooky Halloween, Stonefield at Cassville

Breweriana Flea Market, Potosi

Pear Near Bike Race, Vernon Trails

Apple Affair, Galesville

NOVEMBER

Christmas in Alma, Alma

River Dazzle, River Falls

Wine Walk, Viroqua

Twinklefest Parade, Viroqua

DECEMBER

Community-Wide Holiday Events

Christmas in Alma, Alma

Rotary Lights, La Crosse

Carp Fest, Prairie du Chien

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SpectacularSightsandThingstoSeeOntheGreatRiverRoad!

The Wisconsin Great River Road runs through 33 river towns for 250 miles of sights, attractions, and places

to visit. These towns are home to spectacular sights and unique things to see and are worth the stop for any Great River Road traveler looking to experience the true essence of the road. Here are some of the best things to see along the way on your next road trip.

BuenaVistaOverlookBuena Vista Overlook can be found within Buena Vista Park in the charming river town of Alma, Wisconsin. The overlook gives a stunning view of the Mississippi River, where visitors can watch boats and barges near Lock & Dam #4 and see the sand islands and backwater areas. The park also has places for hiking and picnicking.

PrairieMoonSculptureGardenandMuseumBuilt between 1959 and 1974 by artist Herman Rusch, the Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden and Museum feature nearly 40 large concrete, stone, and rock sculptures. A tour of the area will reveal the unconventional materials that Rusch used to create his art, as well as several sculpted flower beds. You can find the sculpture garden and museum along the river road in Cochrane, Wisconsin

KinstoneKinstone is a one-of-a-kind stop on the Great River Road near Fountain City, Wisconsin. This site is 30-acres of stone structures, natural buildings, native prairie, oak savanna, and scenic views of the Mississippi River. Come to enjoy this modern megalithic site and stay awhile for the tranquility and peace you may find while walking the grounds.

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Elmer’sAuto&ToyMuseumStop in to see pedal cars, antique toys and tools, and classic muscle and antique cars and trucks at Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum on the Great River Road. This Fountain City attraction located on top of Eagle Bluff is a great place to take the family for an enjoyable detour and offers one of the best views of the Mississippi River Valley.

RiversideInternationalFriendshipGardensLocated in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the Riverside International Friendship Garden celebrates La Crosse’s sister-city communities in China, Germany, France, Russia, Norway, Ireland, and Cameroon. Come see the beautiful gardens for free, each featuring unique flora from these communities. The gardens are a perfect place to refresh after driving a while with places to sit and enjoy the natural beauty.

ShrineOfOurLadyOfGuadalupeThe Shrine Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe is a beautiful, spiritual destination for visitors to find solace and strength. It is a place for the reception of the sacraments or for reflecting on personal milestones. Anyone can visit to see the beautiful chapels, statues, gardens, and devotional areas, and it is a great stop along the river road for a peaceful and undisturbed break.

DickeyvilleGrottoThe beautiful grotto found in Dickeyville, Wisconsin is another unique sight along the river road. Located on Holy Ghost Parish grounds, it features the works of a Catholic priest who was the pastor from 1918 to 1931. The grotto consists of several religious and patriotic shrines with stone and mortar creations adorned in colored glass, gems, antique heirlooms, seashells, and other similar materials.

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VISITORINFORMATION

GREATRIVERROADVISITOR&LEARNINGCENTER200 Monroe StreetPrescott, Wisconsin 54021Phone: 715-262-0104Email: [email protected]: www.freedomparkwi.org

HISTORICALSITESSea Wing Park State Historical Marker, Diamond Bluff

Bow & Arrow Formation State Historical Marker, Bay City

Conlin Log Home, Bay City

River Bluffs History Center, Bay City

Pierce County Courthouse National Historical Marker, Ellsworth

Plum City State Historical Marker, Plum City

Mero Mound Group, Diamond Bluff (restricted)

PARKS,REFUGES&NATURALAREASMississippi River National River & Recreation Area, National Park Service

Kinnickinnic State Park

Trenton Bluff Prairie State Natural Area

Kinnickinnic River Gorge & Delta State Natural Area

Rush River Delta State Natural Area

Morgan Coulee Prairie State Natural Area

Plum Creek Woods State Natural Area

RIVERSMississippi River

Eau Galle River

Kinnickinnic River

Rush River

St Croix River

Trimbelle River

POINTSOFINTERESTGreat River Road Interpretive Center: Freedom Park, Prescott

Mississippi River Bridge to Hastings, MN

Mississippi River Bridge to Red Wing, MN

Crystal Cave (longest known cave in Wisconsin), Spring Valley

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Ellsworth

Lake Pepin

TAKEASIDETRIPTO:Ellsworth, River Falls, Spring Valley

PIERCECOUNTYMaidenRock,BayCity,DiamondBluff,HagerCity,Prescott

HISTORICRIVERTOWNS&VILLAGES

MAIDENROCK offers a panoramic view across Lake Pepin at the confluence of the Rush and Mississippi Rivers. Tales of an Indian maiden jumping from the bluff rather than marry are still told today.

BAYCITY sits at the head of Lake Pepin and takes its name from its large bay. Hard-woods on the bluffs and fishing on Lake Pepin provided the community with a source of income that could easily be shipped on the Mississippi River from its bay. Visit the River Bluffs History Center and the Conlin Log Home built in 1856.

HAGERCITY, mostly an island on the Mississippi, with a large community on the water. Its origins began as a railroad town, founded by Burlington and Northern Railroad. Best known for Bow & Arrow formation, created by ancient natives it is a set of boulders aimed at Lake Pepin and has been a landmark for 1000s of years.

DIAMOND BLUFF, named for prominent limestone bluffs rising above the land easily visible by steamers on the Mississippi. Site of the Sea Wing steamboat disaster in 1890. Oneota Indians set up camps in this location on the river for 1000s of years. Over 500 earthen mounds, including the Panther Effigy Mound, have been identified.

PRESCOTT is the northern gateway to Wisconsin’s Great River Road National Scenic Byway. The community dates back to 1839 by a fur trader and later a center for river enterprise and steamboats. Home to the Wisconsin Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center at Freedom Park. From these bluffs the confluence of the St Croix and Mississippi Rivers is an impressive site. Prescott Daze celebration is a favorite every September. Public golf course available.

ELLSWORTH, the county seat of Pierce County, is known the world over as the Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin. Visitors flock to Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery at 11:00am for the fresh curds of the day. The annual Cheese Curd Festival draws thousands of curd lovers to the village each year in June. Visitors will also appreciate the architecture of the Pierce County Courthouse. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it’s open to the public on weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm

RIVERFALLS, the most populous city in Pierce County, is a bustling community of 15,000 and the home of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. River Falls exemplifies the best Wisconsin has to offer with its perfect combination of outdoor activities, arts, cultural events and hometown charm. Built in 1925 by the Women’s Improvement League, this pedestrian suspension bridge is a rare resource that attracts visitors year-round.

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VISITORINFORMATION

PEPINCOUNTY740 7th Ave WestDurand WI 54736 Phone: 715-672-8665, Ext 116www.visitpepincounty.com

www.pepinwisconsin.comwww.stockholmwisconsin.com

HISTORICALSITESMaiden Rock State Historical Marker, Stockholm

Fort St Antoine Site State Historical Marker

Lake Pepin State Historical Marker

Laura Ingalls Wilder Wayside, Cabin & State Historical Marker, Lund

Pepin County Courthouse & Jail (last wooden courthouse), National & State Historical Marker, Durand

PARKS,REFUGES&NATURALAREASChippewa River State Trail (bike & pedestrian), Durand

Marina at Lake Pepin, Pepin

Five-Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural Area

Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area

Nine Mile Island State Natural Area

Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area


Chippewa River

Eau Galle River

POINTSOFINTERESTPepin Depot Museum, Pepin

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, Pepin

Lake Pepin

Sailing on Lake Pepin

Corral Bar Circus Lithograph, Durand

Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Durand

TAKEASIDETRIPTO:Durand, Lund

PEPINCOUNTYPepin,Stockholm


PEPIN, near the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder, has become all things Laura.

Visit the museum, a replica of the Little Cabin In The Woods and a festival the

second week of September, Laura Ingalls Wilder Days. Set on the shores of Lake

Pepin on the Mississippi River visitors will enjoy beautiful sunsets, sailing, dining

and a walkway out into Lake Pepin.

STOCKHOLM, a village of less than 100, is today a vibrant artist community filled

with unique shops and experiences. Their annual one-day Stockholm Art Fair in

July draws over 10,000 visitors to the shores of Lake Pepin on the Mississippi

River. With Swedish roots, Stockholm was a community center that has evolved

into a favorite stop for travelers. Their Blue Bike Project offers visitors a free

bike while exploring the village. The community is also known for their hospitality

along the Great River Road via the winery, restaurants, and many places to stay.

LAKEPEPIN is a naturally occurring lake, and the widest naturally occurring

part of the Mississippi River. The formation of the

lake was caused by the backup of water behind

the sedimentary deposits of the Chippewa River’s

delta. It has a surface area of about 40 square

miles and an average depth of 21 feet, which

makes it the largest lake on the entire Mississippi

River.

The wide area of the Lake Pepin stretches from

Bay City, Wisconsin, in the north, down past

Pepin, in the south, with Pepin being just upstream from where the Chippewa

River enters the Mississippi. The villages of Maiden Rock and Stockholm are also

on Lake Pepin.

The lake was first named in a map of New France made by Guillaume Delisle at

the request of Louis XIV of France in 1703. The lake was named for Jean Pepin

who settled on its shores in the late 1600s after exploring the Great Lakes. In

1890 Lake Pepin was the site of one of the worst maritime disasters on the

Mississippi, known as the Sea Wing disaster when the Sea Wing ferry capsized

in a bad storm, killing 98 people.

In 1922, a Minnesota resident invented the sport of water skiing on Lake Pepin.

Today the size of Lake Pepin provides an ideal venue for sailing and many other

water sports.

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VISITORINFORMATION

WINGSOVERALMAVISITORCENTER110 North Main Street • Alma, WI608-685-3303 • www.almawisconsin.com

BUFFALOCOUNTYwww.buffalocounty.com

FOUNTAINCITYBUSINESS

ANDCOMMUNITYGROUPwww.fountaincitywisconsin.com608-687-7481

HISTORICALSITESCity of Alma National & State Historic District, Alma

Beef Slough State Historical Marker, Alma

Fountain City State Historical Marker, Fountain City

PARKS,REFUGES&NATURALAREASUpper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

Buffalo River State Trail (bike & pedestrian), Mondovi

Merrick State Park, Fountain City

Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area

Tiffany State Natural Area, Nelson

Nelson-Trevino Bottoms State Natural Area, Nelson

Whitman Bottoms Floodplain Forest State Natural Area, Buffalo City

Trempealeau Meadow State Natural Area

Riecks Lake Park & Campground, Alma

Dike Road, Lock & Dam #5, Buffalo City

Great River State Trail, Buffalo Siding

Thrive! Park, Nelson

RIVERSMississippi River • Buffalo River

Chippewa River • Trempealeau River

POINTSOFINTERESTLock & Dam #4 with Railroad Bridge, Alma

Lock & Dam #5A, Fountain City

Great Alma Fishing Float, Alma

Nelson Cheese Factory, Nelson

Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center, Alma

Buena Vista Overlook, Alma

Castlerock Arms & Armory Museum, Alma

Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum, Fountain City

State Normal School & Museum, Alma

Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden & Museum, Cochrane

Mississippi River Bridge to Wabasha, MN

Mississippi River Bridge to Winona, MN

Kinstone Megalithic Garden, Fountain City

TAKEASIDETRIPTO:Mondovi, Waumandee

BUFFALOCOUNTYFountainCity,BuffaloCity,Cochrane,Alma,Nelson


FOUNTAINCITY, the oldest settlement in Buffalo County, is home to the US Army Corps of Engineers, offering them the largest natural harbor on the Mississippi. Eagle Bluff is the tallest bluff on the Mississippi River and Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum offers views from this vantage point. Merrick State Park is just north of Fountain City. The northern gateway to the Great River State Trail is just south of Fountain City at Marshland. See another historically significant location and grab a bite to eat at The Monarch Public House, the oldest server in the state, serving original beer recipes from 1850. Visit Kinstone Megalithic Garden, the largest stone circle in the U.S., and enjoy its tranquility.

BUFFALOCITY is located on a slough of the Mississippi River with beautiful views across the river, Spring Lake and Whitman Bottoms. Great for fishing, boating, kayaking and birding. The local grocery imports Kringle from Racine!

COCHRANE is located at the base of high bluffs on the sand prairie. Home to the Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden which features the works of Herman Rusch and others. Rusch created nearly 40 large works using concrete, stone & rock. This folk art site was preserved by the Kohler Foundation as a public art site. Public golf course available.

ALMA is a designated National Historic District preserving over 220 acres in this small historic rivertown. Home to Buena Vista, largest natural balcony overlooking the Mississippi River from over 500 feet, the Great Alma Fishing Float, Riecks Lake Park and Lock & Dam #4. Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center offers a 30-foot viewing deck on the Mississippi River below Lock & Dam #4. As an art community there are many local artists & shops. A Wisconsin Bird City Community, this is a prime birding spot and bald eagle viewing is popular. Castlerock Museum offers a look at arms and armory from the Middle Ages. Hiking trails include Buena Vista Trail, and Mossy Hollows Trails. Alma Music & Art Festival held Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

NELSON sits at the base of two twin bluffs. Wildlife abounds within the Tiffany and Nelson-Trevino Bottoms State Natural Areas. The dike road (State Hwy 25) leading to Minnesota offers great fishing and paddling in the backwaters of the Mississippi River. Although no longer an operational cheese factory, Nelson Creamery is a popular stop for ice cream and cheese curds throughout the year.

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402 South 2nd Street, Alma, WI 54610

Arms, Armor and Art

a world class museumon the great river road

a world class museumon the great river road

Arms, Ar

a world class museum

Open Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 4 pm (Sundays – June through August)

Group days by appointmentwww.castlerockmuseum.com

come and see

Authentic arms and armor used by Grecians, Romans, Dark Age Warriors, Vikings, Crusaders

and Renaissance “Knights in Shining Armor.”

Megalithic Garden

Open Daily: May-October10am-6pm

Tours : Retreats : Workshops : Weddings(608) 687-3332 • Fountain City, WI 54629 @kinstonecircle

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TREMPEALEAUCOUNTYCenterville,Trempealeau

HISTORICRIVERTOWNS&VILLAGESCENTERVILLE is located at an intersection of the Wisconsin Great River Road

where Highways 53, 93 and 35 meet. Head toward the Mississippi River and you

will find Trempealeau, head toward the rolling hills and valleys you will find Arcadia

and south you will find orchards and pick-you-own stands. It’s really the “center.”

TREMPEALEAU Main Street runs right to the Mississippi River and Lock & Dam #6.

Access point to the Great River State Trail and Perrot State Park (Trempealeau

Mountain). Perfect views of the Mississippi River. Great for fishing, boating,

kayaking and birding. Public golf course available. Catfish Days held the weekend

following the 4th of July. A Wisconsin Bird City Community.

PERROTSTATEPARKNorth of Trempealeau, on the Wisconsin Great River Road, is Perrot State Park.

The 1,400 acre Perrot State Park encompasses a complex of wetlands and

towering bluffs. The park’s most scenic feature is Trempealeau Mountain, for

which the community was named. This majestic bluff is located entirely on an

island surrounded by the Mississippi River. Exceptional hiking and biking trails

throughout the park allow you to capture a number of fantastic views of this

strikingly beautiful section of the river valley. An easy-to-paddle canoe trail is

excellent for paddlers of all ability levels. Perrot State Park also has several ancient

burial mounds that can be seen along the trails.

TREMPEALEAUNATIONALWILDLIFEREFUGEAlso north of Trempealeau is the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, one of

the best birdwatching destinations on the entire Mississippi River. It is a significant

element of the Mississippi Flyway at the confluence of the Trempealeau and

Mississippi Rivers. Named by RAMSAR as a Wetland of International Importance

in 2010 along with the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.

Observation deck overlooks wetlands offering great opportunities to view

waterfowl. The refuge is also a sand prairie, where big bluestem, indiangrass, and

switchgrass can reach heights of 8–9 feet. Great River State Trail travels through

this park from Trempealeau to Marshland.

POINTSOFINTERESTFreedom Rock, Trempealeau

Great River State Trail (bike & pedestrian)

Ecker’s Apple Farm, Trempealeau

Lock & Dam #6, Trempealeau

Tremplo Fishing Float, Trempealeau

Soldier’s Memorial Park, Arcadia

Little Bluff Mounds Interpretive Trail

Schwertel Family Farms Roadside Stand

Elmaro Winery

VISITORINFORMATION

TREMPEALEAUCOUNTYTOURISMANDECONOMICDEVELOPMENTwww.tremplocounty.com/tourism715-538-2311, Ext 251

TREMPEALEAUCHAMBEROFCOMMERCEwww.trempealeau.net

HISTORICALSITESMississippi River Parkway: First Project State Historical Marker

Trempealeau Main Street, National & State Historic District

Trempealeau Platform Mounds National Historic District

Perrot State Park

Trempealeau Lakes Mound National Historic District

Decorah Peak State Historical Marker

Perrot’s Post State Historical Marker

Brady’s Bluff State Historical Marker

Galesville Bridge State Historical Marker

The Mississippi River Parkway: First Project Marker

PARKS,REFUGES&NATURALAREASTrempealeau National Wildlife & Fish Refuge

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge


Perrot State Park, Trempealeau

Trempealeau Mountain State Natural Area

Great River Trail State Natural Area

Brady’s Bluff Prairie State Natural Area

Tamarack Creek Bog State Natural Area

Borst Valley Meadow State Natural Area

Chimney Rock Oak Savanna State Natural Area

Hawkinson Creek Wet Prairie State Natural Area

Vosse Coulee State Natural Area

Pietrak County Park, Arcadia

RIVERSMississippi River • Black River

Buffalo River

North Fork Buffalo River

Trempealeau River

TAKEASIDETRIPTOArcadia, Blair, Galesville, Independence, Osseo & Whitehall

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LACROSSECOUNTYLaCrosse,Onalaska,Midway,Holmen


LACROSSE is the largest city you’ll pass through on your Wisconsin Great River

Road journey, with a population of over 50,000, in the worldly unique Driftless

Area. Many historic buildings and the large downtown district date back to the

1800s, when La Crosse was one of Wisconsin’s most important centers for trade

and commerce. The city is a Wisconsin Bird City Community.

The area’s most prominent land feature is Grandad Bluff, located on the east

side of the valley that cradles the community of La Crosse. A drive to the top

provides stunning views into Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. A city of many

festivals, La Crosse has a great arts and culture community. For a full list of

events, visit explorelacrosse.com.

ONALASKA is located on Pool 7 of the Mississippi River, which encompasses

7,688 acre Lake Onalaska. Known as the Sunfish Capital of the World, it is a

great destination for fishing, sailing, biking, hiking, hunting & bird watching.

Onalaska is the southern access point for the Great River State Trail. Visit the US

Fish & Wildlife Visitor Center where nature hiking paths and numerous birding

opportunities are offered.

MIDWAY is an access point to the Great River State Trail. Halfway Creek trail

from Holmen connects at this point. The Great River State Trail runs along

Brice Prairie. The Midway Railroad Priarie State Natural Area encompasses the

eastern entrance to the prairie. Two landings offer access to Lake Onalaska and

the Mississippi River and a canoe landing accessing the Black River.

HOLMEN is located at the base of the bluffs on a sand prairie. Van Loon Wildlife

Area and McGilvray Bridges are located about 3.5 miles NW of Holmen. Check

out the group of five rare bowstring arch truss bridges & one low truss bridge

on the Old McGilvray Bottoms Road. Halfway Creek Trail in Holmen connects

to the Great River State Trail in Midway. Kornfest is celebrated in Holmen in

August each year.

POINTSOFINTERESTGreat River State Trail (bike & pedestrian)

Lake Onalaska Spillway

McGilvray Bridges (pedestrian), Holmen

Children’s Museum, La Crosse

US Fish & Wildlife Visitor Center, Onalaska

Mississippi River Bridge to Hwy 61, MN

Mississippi River Bridge to La Crescent, MN

Shrine of Our Lady Of Guadalupe

VISITORINFORMATION

EXPLORELACROSSE123 7th Street South La Crosse, WI 54601Phone: 800-658-9424 or 608-782-2366Email: [email protected]: www.explorelacrosse.com

HISTORICALSITESMcGilvray Bridges State Historical Marker, Holmen

Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Coon Valley

City of La Crosse National State Historic Districts

Gideon C. Hixon House, La Crosse

City Brewery, La Crosse

Mindoro Cut, Mindoro to West Salem


Grandad Bluff City Park & Overview, La Crosse


Marsh View Trail, Onalaska

La Crosse State Trail (bike & pedestrian), Onalaska to Sparta

Van Loon Wildlife Area

Midway Railroad Prairie State Natural Area

Great River Trail Prairies State Natural Area

Greens Coulee Park Trail, Onalaska

Holland Sand Prairie State Natural Area


Black River

La Crosse River

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There is nothing like paddling through the Mississippi

backwaters and tributaries to get right into the middle

of nature and to see parts of the river that most people

don’t get the chance to appreciate.

Kayaking and canoeing are great activities to get in

some sightseeing. Also, the stress-relieving benefits are

so commonly cited that it’s well worth getting out onto

the water if you’re looking to come home from your trip

relaxed and refreshed.

You will find canoe trails up and down the Upper Mississippi

National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, along with canoe areas

and plenty of places to slip into the backwaters where the

current isn’t strong and the wildlife is plentiful.

PerrotStatePark–Trempealeau,WIIn the mid-1600’s this area was being settled

by French Canadian fur traders, whose primary

mode of transportation was the canoe. Take

a 2 to 3 hour looping canoe trail to explore

Trempealeau Bay. It’s a little bit different than

when the fur traders were here, but paddling

under a railroad bridge adds to the fun. An

added benefit of the park is the specially

adapted kayak that is available for those with

disabilities. The adjustable outriggers on these

kayaks offer incredible stability and hand braces

make it easier to paddle for those with limited

grip.

LytlesLanding–Onalaska,WILytles is a great choice for putting the kayak or canoe into

the water for a multitude of reasons. First, at the landing

you have a choice of paddling adventures. When you put

your boat in and go right you will enter Brown’s Marsh.

No motorized boating allowed and the serene smooth

waters are perfect for a first time paddler. Or, you can

take a left and enter the Lake Onalaska Canoe Trail, a well

marked trail through what would otherwise be a confusing

backwater. The trail allows visitors the opportunity to see

untouched areas of the Mississippi. A state bike trail and

an old truss railroad bridge add to the ways to explore the

area.

PaddlingontheWisconsinGreatRiverRoad

AmbroSloughCanoeArea,nearPrairieduChien,WINorth of Prairie du Chien lies the Ambro SloughCanoe

Area. You’re on the Mississippi, but these backwaters give

you the feel of paddling on a shallow lake. It is possible

to do a loop, paddling up the slough and then coming

down stream on the channel if you are a more experienced

paddler. The Ambro Slough is also known for being a

panfish hot spot, so maybe grab the fishing pole before

you head out. Bass fishermen will concur that it’s a great

place to put in a pole.

GrantRiver–Cassville,WIIf you find the Mississippi to be daunting, you might want

to give the Grant River a try. It’s a small river that flows

entirely within Grant County. It’s not a long river, but it’s

a fun one. And only a short distance from the Great River

Road. For those of you who are looking for an outfitter that

will rent you the boat and then pick you up when you’re

done, the Grant River has options. The river has beautiful

scenery, clear water, rock formations, and views of bluffs

and Wisconsin farms. Early spring is a good time to give

this paddle a try.

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Wisconsin was the first state to set aside land for a state park.

Granted, most of that land wasn’t owned by the state at the time, so the lumber barons who were profiting from those northern forests eventually got them back.

But by 1900, the state figured out how to create a park system, and since then it has grown to 139,000 acres featuring 93 state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.

There’s always something new happening in Wisconsin’s state parks, whether it’s new trails to walk on, new programming being offered by volunteer groups or just a steady stream of new visitors.

Some of the best state land is located along Wisconsin’s Great River Road, a 250-mile stretch of Highway 35 running adjacent to the Mississippi River from Kieler, Wis., in the south, to Prescott in northern Wisconsin.

The rivers, bluffs and valleys of Western Wisconsin provide some of most gorgeous scenery in the world, so why not take a minute to appreciate the majestic views the state chose to preserve and scout for the wildlife within.

ReachforthestarsEagles aren’t the only thing you can see in the sky at Wyalusing State Park, a 2,628-acre state park located at the south end of Wisconsin’s Great River Road near Prairie du Chien. This site where the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers meet is not only a great place to spend the day outdoors with its many caves, hiking trails and kayaking spots, but it also offers plenty of nighttime appeal. The Starsplitters are a group of amateur astronomers who spread the wonders of astronomy from the Lawrence L. Huser Astronomy Center inside the park. Why not incorporate a visit to use their telescopes while you are camping? Visit Native American burial mounds by day and star constellations by night.

SomethingoldissomethingnewThe state park named after Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey, is located in Cassville and overlooks the Mississippi River. Dewey’s 2,000-acre estate, which he called “Stonefield,” was designated a historic site in 1954 and eventually became a place to honor Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage. Now featuring more than 30 buildings that show the historic perspective of farm life in rural Wisconsin, it also houses the state’s Agricultural Museum, which has the state’s largest collection of farm tools,

StateParksalongtheGreatRiverRoad:Beautyofopenspaceandtheimportanceofpreservinghistoricalheritage

models and machinery. In September 2019, there will be special events as part of the Great River Road Fall Festival that include an antique tractor pull, wagon rides, sorghum making and broom making. Learn how Wisconsin farm families made a clean sweep in this nation’s agricultural history.

NoexperimentationnecessaryThe Coulee Experimental State Forest, which is located just east of La Crosse, is not your typical state park, but it’s sometimes good to try something new. While this expanse of about 3,000 acres of state-owned public land does not allow traditional activities like biking or camping, it does allow hiking and horseback riding. In the wintertime, cross-country skiing is also a popular recreational use of this property, and volunteers traditionally groom 12 miles of trail for that purpose. While there are no official bathrooms, employees or buildings at this site, there are also no parking fees or other entry requirements to use it.

TakeittothetopSheer beauty can be witnessed at a variety of altitudes for visitors of Perrot State Park in Trempealeau. Known for its bike trails that take riders to Onalaska and La Crosse, this more traditional state park also attracts many hikers who want to see the spectacular views from Brady’s Bluff. Up more than 500-foot-high, seasoned hikers recommend checking in at the park and following the path at the south end so you go up the switchbacks and come down the steep stairs. Programming at this park is always changing thanks to its active “Friends of Perrot State Park” group. Whether they are organizing group bike rides, teaching visitors about the animals that live in the park or crafting new trails, there is always something new to enjoy at Perrot.

MerrickParkLocated along the Mississippi River and surrounded by the hills of Wisconsin’s Coulee Region, the 322-acre Merrick State Park is popular with anglers and boaters. The marshy backwaters are home to a variety of fish, birds, animals and plants. Rising and falling river levels, though controlled some by dams, are part of the natural environment.

The Friends Group sells firewood in season. And sponsors naturalists programs. Canoes, including paddles and life jackets, may be rented Memorial Day to Labor Day.

For more information: dnr.wisconsin.gov

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The scenic vistas of the Great River Road are awe-inspiring. Our unrivalled views are a huge part of why

the Great River Road is such a popular touring destination. But the beauty doesn’t have to end when you return home. While not every yard contains the aeries of Alma or the coulees of Cassville, every yard can host a swath of native plants that provide color and interest all year round. And while the color and beauty are compelling on their own, a native plant patch will reward you with a delightful array of visitors throughout the year.

Even a small patch of native plants can provide benefits to pollinators. Stringing together food sources and safe spaces for pollinators throughout our communities helps connect existing habitats and cover the gaps in the landscape for our insect friends. The patch featured below is on a busy street corner, yet it hosts monarchs, yellow swallowtails, milkweed beetles, several species of bumblebees, honeybees (from a hive about 1/2 mile away), jewelwing and blue darner damselflies, and numerous dragonflies. As a landowner, I get to enjoy watching all the kids who stop to check out the “cool bugs” that we host. What a wonderful thing.

Consider this: a 2005 study by researcher Christina Milesi estimated that we have converted 62,500 square miles to suburban lawns! That is nearly the size of Wisconsin converted entirely to turfgrass! When you combine that with the areas that are roads, parking lots, buildings, cropland and industrial operations, it’s no wonder that pollinators struggle to find habitat!

But even if you don’t have space for a patch of prairie, you can still help pollinators by choosing native plants for your gardens or yard. Choosing a native species over a popular horticultural variety will offer a food and shelter source to native insects and birds. Professor & author Dr. Doug Tallamy has reported that the choice of an oak tree over a non-native favorite (like Japanese tree lilac) will provide a food source for up to 900 species of moths and butterflies.

Your chance of seeing pollinators along the Great River

BringingtheInspirationHomeBy Sara Strassman

Road is very high. The Mississippi River serves as a migratory corridor for not only monarchs, but a host of beautiful insects such as these dragonflies (not pollinators, but valuable predators):

Eastern Amberwing Eastern Pondhawk Ebony Jewelwing

All dragonfly photos credit: Dan Jackson

If you are interested in creating a native plant area of your own, evaluate your soil type and amount of sun. Pollinator plantings can be created on almost any soil type or even in shade! At our house, we have been amazed by the pollinator and hummingbird activity on our poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata). It is surprisingly attractive to pollinators despite having relatively small flowers and sitting in the dappled shade under our crabapple tree. While working from home over this past year, I witnessed multiple visits per hour by hummingbirds and swallowtails. I also observed that this plant served as a great nectar resource during moderate to heavy rain showers, when the more exposed prairie plants were getting dowsed with rain.

Once you do a little digging, literally, into your site conditions, there are some incredible resources out there that can help you find native plants that will work for you. One of my favorite books is Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin by Lynn Steiner, but there are many others. Even some nurseries offer a wealth of content within their catalogues once you know your soil and sunlight conditions. And true to our digital age, there are numerous online tools as well. The National Wildlife Federation & Dr. Doug Tallamy created one called the Native Plant Finder that uses your zip code to find native plants and ranks them by the number of pollinators they support. How cool is that?! Instead of comparing lawn mowers, you and your neighbor can keep a pollinator tally!

The good thing about working with native plants is that they are generally less fussy than garden varieties. If you get their site conditions reasonably close, most of them will do just fine. And letting the plants manage the pollinator-party invitations lets you focus on that Great River Road relaxation.

Photo credit Sara Strassman

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With miles of road that take you through charming

river road communities, the Wisconsin All American

and Great River Road is a great

place to find your new favorite

bakery. Stopping in for a treat

can sweeten up any day on

the road, and is a great way to

catch a glimpse of the many

communities along the way.

Here are some of the best

bakeries along the Great River

Road, where the shops are often

family-owned, the ingredients

are fresh and local, and a variety

of pastries, pies, cookies, and

desserts await your arrival.

TheLocalOven–PrairieduChienFamily owned and operated, the Local Oven is one of the

leading local food stores in Crawford County. Boasting one

of a kind homegrown goodness and gifts, this bakery has

something for everyone, even gluten-free products. Along

with other locally sourced items and foods, you can stop in

for fresh coffee, breads, ice cream, and desserts, including

their infamous Bacon Maple donut. With street parking and

the nostalgic downtown District of Prairie du Chien, you’ll

find tasty treats and river town charm with your stop at

this bakery on the Wisconsin All American Road.

MeringueBakery–LaCrosseMeringue Bakery, located in La Crosse, WI, is known for its

special event cakes, wedding cakes, cupcakes, wedding

favors, and other fine baked goods. The bakery is also well

known for its head pastry chef and owner, Jen Barney.

Barney’s career as a pastry chef launched to fame when

she won two Food Network Baking Championship Titles,

including her Champion title in the Food Network’s Holiday

Baking Championship. You can stop into Meringue for

some of Barney’s tasty creations and see her compete on

Food Network’s The Big Bake later this year.

SmilingPelicanBakeshop–MaidenRockOpen only on Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm, the Smiling

Pelican Bakeshop is the place

to be on a Saturday morning in

Maiden Rock. This popular little

shop draws a crowd of locals

and visitors alike, but you’ll want

to arrive before opening time to

get a good spot in line. The line

outside will only grow longer as

the shop opens, as lots of people

show up every weekend. A must-

try treat is their Cranberry Wild

Rice Sourdough, so try to snag

some if you can, but other sweets

include specialty breads, cakes,

pies, cookies, muffins, scones, and more. For a full list of

the available treats each weekend, you can check out their

Facebook page.

StockholmPieCompany–StockholmThe Stockholm Pie Company is a very well known bakery

along the river road, receiving the Tripadvisor Traveler’s

Choice Award in 2020. One of their specialties is creating

and baking delicious pies, as they feature over 40 different

types and flavors throughout the year. Their pies are

handcrafted from scratch and made with the highest

quality fruits and nuts, often from locally based sources. To

some, this shop offers the best pie in Wisconsin, so buy a

slice or a whole pie, and maybe even a few to bring home.

TheAlmaBakery–AlmaThis little bakery can be found in downtown Alma along

Mainstreet and the Mississippi River. Open Thursday

through Sunday, the Alma Bakery is the perfect place to

try a variety of treats and sweets. They specialize in pies,

cookies, homemade bread, doughnuts, scones and other

pastries in a variety of flavors. Since it is a small bakery,

the baked treats and breads will often sell out, so be sure

to get there early. After buying your favorites you can

enjoy them while exploring downtown Alma, or bring some

home to enjoy a second time..

SatisfyYourSweetTooth!BakeriesonanAllAmericanRoad

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PlanyourVacation/ With family & friends

/ Sun & fun on the Mississippi

/ Unplug electronics

/ Low-key & carefree

/ Doesn’t break the bank

/ Avoid the crowds

/ Enjoy life again

Cassville has something for everyone.

A Great Place to Reconnect & Rediscover Life…

CASSVILLE

“Rivers run through our history and folklore, and link us as a people. They nourish and refresh us and provide a home for dazzling varieties of fish and wildlife and

trees and plants of every sort. We are a nation rich in rivers” ~Charles Kuralt

Scenic Overlook at Nelson Dewey State Park

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www.CAS SV I LL Etour i sm . com

Photos by Jim Lange & Melissa Okey

Tucked away on the Mississippi River, you’ll find the beautiful bluffs

of the Driftless region; with eagle eye vantage points and a friendly

community eager to show off the hidden gems in Cassville.

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CASSVILLEEVENTS

July 9th Night in the Park —

Live Music, Food & Beer

July 17th BBQ Chicken; UTV Ride,

Tractor Pull & more

August 7th American Legion Tonnage

Fishing Tournament

August 13th Best of Cassville –

Business & Restaurants on Display – Music-Food-Fun

September 4th Cassville Car Cruise – Classic Cars

– Great Food – Live Entertainment, & Burnout Box

September 11th Park Preservation Party

September 19th St. Charles Fall Festival

w/ BBQ Chicken, Games, Raffles

October 23rd Safe &Spooky Halloween

November 27th Christmas in Cassville –

Wine Tour, Santa, Night-time Parade & Fireworks

February 19th, 2022 Snow Fest



The Mississippi River is the central attraction, but you don’t have to get wet to enjoy the area. ] Ride the ferry

1 Recreational boating/skiing/tubing

P Fishing and ice fishing

^ River walk

A Sightseeing

The river serves as a backdrop for many activities in nature. U Hiking/snowshoeing

S Biking/snowmobiling

" Birdwatching (prime location for migratory birds)

r Camping

O Kayaking/canoeing in the backwaters/creeks

F Great beaches

We also host several unique sights you can only find in Cassville.P Cassville car ferry

P Nelson-Dewey house (home to Wisconsin’s first governor)

P Nelson-Dewey State Park

P Cassville Bluffs State Nature area

P Cassville Municipal Airport C74

P Stonefield Village: www.stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org

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Food&Beverage

Anker Inn Smokehouse J & J Sandbar Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

Moon’s Town Pump McCartney Corners

Son Chasers Social Club Solid Ground Cassville Café

Big River OrganicsBP Gas

Attractions

Cassville FerryEckstein Swimming Pool

Cassville Dog Park

Lodging

Eagles Roost Resort & MarinaMississippi River Lodge

Sandbar Motel Sandy Bottoms Up Campground

Retail

Great River Sportsman Great River Hardware Hank

Big River OrganicsOkeys’ Market-Beer-Liquor

Janet’s Flowers & GiftsAmelia’s Treats & Treasurers

BP Amoco Gas & Convenience StoreY’Albee Tubin / Grant River Canoe & Kayak


Reconnecting starts here! H Request sample itineraries N Plan your time ! Reserve your lodging 8 Enjoy

Check out sample itineraries & vendor discounts available on our website.Pickup your coupon books worth over $750 in discounts and give-a-way drawing at the following

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It’s easy to make history come alive along Wisconsin’s

Great River Road.

The 250 miles of Highway 35, which runs adjacent to the

Mississippi River from Kieler, Wisconsin, in the South, to

Prescott in northern Wisconsin, can take you back to times

when dinosaurs roamed the earth and Native American

religious ceremonies and rituals were commonplace.

There are plenty of historical sites where you can physically

see evidence of our past along Wisconsin’s Great River

Road. Your ancient examination should start at one of

these locations:

ExtinctbutalsohereThe very land we walk on was once inhabited by giant

creatures and the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center in

La Crosse has the proof. The center, which preserves local

artifacts and educates us about the science of archaeology

and ancient cultures of the upper Mississippi River Valley,

has excavated mastodon and mammoth teeth locally.

These big furry elephant-like creatures were kind of like

Manny from the cartoon Ice Age movies, but without the

comic sloth best friend. Apparently, while most mammoth

remains are found on the plains and most mastodon

remains are found in the eastern woodlands, the La Crosse

area has both. That suggests the vegetation here was a

mix of grassland and woodland supporting both species.

MorethanjustheapsofearthAbout 7,000 years ago, Native Americans

used the Mississippi River and surrounding

land for travel and trade. We know this

because remnants of several native cultures

have been found in earthwork mounds like

those in Perrot State Park in Trempealeau.

These mounds are mainly associated with the

burial of the dead. Sometimes they are animal-

shaped (effigy mounds are commonly shaped

like birds, bears and panthers). Visit Perrot’s

nature center to learn more, and explore its

picturesque grounds to locate them yourself.

But don’t walk or picnic on them. Not only

is this disrespectful, it is also illegal under

Wisconsin state law.

ImagineacultureandseeitstemplesWhile you are in Trempealeau, you can also walk the Little

Bluff Mounds Interpretive Trail. Start at the kiosk just off

Main Street and learn about the Mississippian people, a

Native American culture named by archaeologists (in

order to define the time period) who lived from 900-

1500 AD. A hiking trail meanders up Little Bluff where

three temple mounds constructed more than 1,000 years

ago still stand. Archaeologists believe a group of native

people left Cahokia, which was the “big city” of its time in

Southern Illinois and traveled 530 miles up the Mississippi

River to form this community. Why did they come here?

Who knows! But after you see the scenic river views from

Little Bluff you might have an idea.

MilitaryandmedicalhistorybuffswantedThe oak timber enclosure is long gone, but there is still

plenty of history to see at Fort Crawford, a 19th Century U.S.

Army outpost located in Prairie du Chien. Fort Crawford

actually refers to two forts, as the first Fort Crawford was

too close to the Mississippi River and flooded, forcing a

move/rebuild. The Fort Crawford Museum now on the

site has three buildings of exhibits featuring local and

medical history, and includes a 1930s reconstruction of the

second fort’s hospital where digestion experiments were

completed by Dr. William Beaumont, a pioneer in his field.

HistoryPaintsaPictureBy Anastasia Penchi

VERNONCOUNTYVictory,Genoa,Stoddard


VICTORY has always been an important point for the buying and

shipment of grain with its convenient location on the Mississippi River.

It had three warehouses, one of which is built of stone. In years gone

by 100,000 bushels of wheat passed through each year. It was built by

the farmers and called the “Farmers Stock Warehouse.” Victory was

established in 1854 and was named to commemorate the Battle of Bad

Axe just south of town.

GENOA lies on the banks of the Mississippi River at the base of tall

bluffs. This beautiful, quiet village offers tranquil vistas and unique

points of interest to visitors who like to get off the beaten path and

into river village escapes. Founded in 1854 by Italian immigrants,

named after Genoa, Italy. From the village of Genoa you can watch

towboats and barges “lock through” Lock and Dam #8. Fish from the

Clements Fishing Barge. Genoa National Fish Hatchery offers tours

throughout the year.

STODDARD is a charming village of 800 that became a river town

in 1937 when the pool created by the construction of Lock and Dam

#8 flooded 18,000 acres of bottomland and brought the river to its

doorstep. Stoddard offers two parks- one directly on the Great River

Road, and the Riverpark, with a beach and two boat launches, along

the Mississippi River.

GENOANATIONALFISHHATCHERYGenoa National Fish Hatchery rears 23 species of fish including

trout, northern pike, and walleye. Guided and self-guided tours are

offered. The area has 17 open-air ponds and 6 raceways. Because of

its location at the confluence of the Bad Axe and Mississippi Rivers,

the La Crosse Chapter of the Audubon Society ranks the hatchery

as a top location for bird watching. On a walk among the rearing

ponds, backwaters and sloughs you might see Great Egrets, Solitary

Sandpipers, Green Herons, resident Bald Eagles, and Pileated and

Red-headed Woodpeckers.

The Genoa Great River Road Interpretive Center was completed and

dedicated in June of 2018. This brand new facility hosts summaries

of the area’s history, wildlife, and Native American heritage through

many vivid displays. Directly on the Wisconsin Great River Road, the

new Interpretive Center sits in the heart of Vernon County. Come and

enjoy the beautiful views of the Mississippi River as you absorb the

stories that surround it!

VISITORINFORMATION

VERNONCOUNTYTOURISMwww.invernoncounty.com608-606-6552

www.driftlesswisconsin.com608-326-6658

HISTORICALSITESNorskedalen Nature & Heritage Center

Coon Valley Goose Island National Archaeological Site

Stoddard Dams on the Mississippi State Historical Marker, Genoa

Battle of Bad Axe State Historical Marker, De Soto

Three Chimneys, Viroqua

Cheyenne Valley Settlers Heritage Park, Hillsboro

Round Barns, Viroqua, Westby, Hillsboro

Great River Road Interpretive Center, Genoa

Thoreson House Museum, Westby

Vernon County Museum, Viroqua


Blackhawk County Park, De Soto

Mt. Pisgah Hemlock-Hardwoods State Natural Area

Battle Bluff Prairie State Natural Area

Coon Creek Cliffs State Natural Area

Kickapoo Valley Reserve

Bergen Bluffs State Natural Area

Romance Prairie State Natural Area

Tunnelville Cliffs State Natural Area

Hillsboro State Trail, Hillsboro

Coon Prairie Trail, Viroqua & Westby

Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario

Old Settlers Overlook, between Stoddard & Genoa

Sidie Hollow County Park

Duck Egg County Park


Bad Axe River + North & South Forks

Kickapoo River + West Fork

Little Baraboo River

POINTSOFINTERESTLock and Dam #8,

Genoa Clements Fishing Barge, Genoa

Old Settlers Overlook, between Stoddard & Genoa

Great River Road Interpretive Center and Fish Hatchery, Genoa

TAKEASIDETRIPTO:Hillsboro, Viroqua, Westby

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CRAWFORDCOUNTYPrairieduChien,Lynxville,Ferryville,DeSoto

HISTORICRIVERTOWNS&VILLAGESPRAIRIEDUCHIEN is located north of the confluence of the Mississippi

and Wisconsin Rivers, and is the oldest European settlement on the Upper

Mississippi River. When permanent settlement began at Prairie du Chien

in the early 1770’s, the prairie was part of the British colony of Canada. As

such, Prairie du Chien was under the governance of the British Colonial

Governor in Montreal, with a lieutenant governor in residence at Mackinac.

Many epic frontier events were played out in Prairie du Chien and their

history dates back to the 17th century. Fort Crawford Museum stands on

the site of the old fort. Villa Louis, the historic Dousman home, attracts

thousands of visitors each year and is open May through October. St.

Feriole Island, home to the Villa Louis, has a number of historic sites. The

Villa Louis grounds are the site of the Battle of Prairie du Chien, the only

battle fought in Wisconsin during the War of 1812. Re-enactments are held

every year in July.

LYNXVILLE is just north of Lock and Dam #9 one of the wildest, most

beautiful stretches of the Mississippi River. See millions of waterfowl,

especially canvasback ducks, swans, white pelicans, even beaver in the

Fall along this stretch of Hwy 35/River.

FERRYVILLE, is located at the base of buffs rising almost 600 feet above

the Mississippi River. Widest point on the River, known for fishing, hunting

and water sports – “A Place For All Seasons”. Home of former Governor

Patrick J. Lucey. The Observation Deck (River View Park) in the center

of the Village offers excellent panoramic views. A Bird City, Wisconsin.

DE SOTO is a small village on the Mississippi, originally part of the

Northwest Territory and home to the Winnebago Indians. From 1820 –

1854 it was known as Winneshiek Landing and later changed to De Soto

after Hernando De Soto who discovered the Mississippi River. A Bird City,

Wisconsin.

POINTSOFINTERESTMississippi River (Lake Winneshiek) Observation Deck, Ferryville

Lock and Dam #9, Lynxville

Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien

Fort Crawford Museum, Prairie du Chien

Hubbard’s Fishing Float, Lynxville

Mississippi River Sculpture Park, Prairie du Chien

Mississippi River Bridge to Marquette, IA

Mississippi River Bridge to Lansing, IA

RIVERSMississippi River • Kickapoo River • Wisconsin River

VISITORINFORMATION

CRAWFORDCO.TOURISMCOUNCILwww.driftlesswisconsin.com608-326-6658

PRAIRIEDUCHIENAREACHAMBEROFCOMMERCE&TOURISMCOUNCIL211 South Main StreetPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin 53821Phone: 800-732-1673Email: [email protected]: www.prairieduchien.org

PRAIRIEDUCHIENTRAVELWIWELCOMECENTER211 South Main StreetPrairie du Chien, WI 53821Phone: 608-326-2241

FERRYVILLETOURISMCOUNCILP.O. Box 236, Ferryville, WI 54628Phone: 608-734-9077Website: www.visitferryville.com

HISTORICALSITESPrairieduChienVilla Louis, National & State Historical Site & Marker; Fort Crawford Museum, National & State Historical Site & Marker; War of 1812 State Historical Marker, Villa Louis; St. Feriole Island; Dousman House Hotel, National Historical Landmark; 1800s Jail; Fort Crawford Military Cemetery; Old French Cemetery (1817)

Riverview Park and Historical Marker, Ferryville

Foley Mound Group National Archaeological Site, Lynxville (restricted)

Governor Lucey Highway Historical Marker, Ferryville

Tainter Cave Petroglyphs, Clayton (restricted)

Wall-Smethurst Mound Group, Lynxville (restricted)


Blackhawk Park, De Soto

La Riviere Park, Prairie du Chien

St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien

Lawler Park, Walk of History, Prairie du Chien

Hogback Prairies State Natural Area

Kickapoo Wild Woods State Natural Area

Limery Ridge Savanna State Natural Area

Rush Creek State Natural Area

Sugar Creek Bluff Natural Area

Sugar Creek Park, Ferryville

Wauzeka Bottoms State Natural Area

TAKEASIDETRIPTO:GaysMills,

SoldiersGrove,

Wauzeka,Seneca

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Prairie du ChienWISCONSINWISCONSIN

Historic SitesLodging • EventsShopping • Dining Boating • Fishing

Hiking • State ParksNational Monument

Open Daily 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.May – October

Fort Crawford MuseumAT PRAIRIE DU CHIEN

717 S. Beaumont RoadPrairie du Chien, WI 53821

608-326-6960 • [email protected]

A Black Hawk War Site Exhibit: 1830’s Military, Civil War,

Railroad, Mississippi RiverOwned and Operated by the

Prairie du Chien Historical Society

Fort Crawford MuseumOpen Daily

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.May - October

Unique Shops & Dining,

Villa LouisEnter the World of Victorian America

Owned & Operated by the Wisconsin Historical Societywww.villalouis.org608-326-2721

A meticulously restored Victorian

country estate located on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Prairie Dog

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St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien

2 Stages! 12 Bands!Order Tickets & Camping

Blues Festival

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www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com717 S. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien

608-326-6960

A Black Hawk Site

608-326-6960Fort Crawford

717 S. Beaumont Rd., Prairie du Chien

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Open Daily May-October

Owned & Operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society

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• Huge wine selection & variety of cheeses608-326-7777

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ForarealMississippiRiverExperience,

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GREATALMAFISHINGFLOATAlma, Wisconsin in Buffalo County

Located below Lock & Dam #4

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TREMPLOFISHINGBARGETrempealeau, WI in Trempealeau County


www.tremplofishing.com

BESTDAMFISHINGFLOATDresbach, Minnesota near La Crosse, WI


www.bestdamfishingfloat.com

CLEMENTSFISHINGBARGEGenoa, Wisconsin in Vernon County


www.clementsfishing.com

BestPlacestoFishHUBBARD’SFISHINGFLOATLynxville, Wisconsin in Crawford County


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TROUTSTREAMS

With over 460 trout streams classified by the

Wisconsin DNR, this region boasts many

opportunities for trout fishing. These streams

can be found in any of the eight Wisconsin

counties that border the Mississippi River.

Trout stream classifications and maps are

available at: www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/

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Visit19vineyardsandwineriesinthenorthernandsouthernregions• “Vine To Bottle” wines

• locally grown grapes

• locally produced wines & several estate wines

• many award winning wineries

WineTastingAdventuresTaketimeto“wine”downattheseuniquewineries

SouthernWineTastingAdventureSouth of La Crosse, Wisconsin, the WIGRR

SouthernWineTastingAdventure stretches from Westby, Wisconsin to Kieler, Wisconsin. The route includes the following:

12. BranchesWinery

Old Line Road, Westby

13. VernonVineyards

S3426 Peterson Lane, Viroqua

14. SugarCreekWinery

13418 Chellevold Road, Ferryville

15. SpurgeonVineyards&Winery

16008 Pine Tree Road, Highland

16. WhisperingWindsWinery

13541 Blue School Road, Fennimore

17. WhisperingBluffsWinery

196 S Main Street, Potosi

18. SinnipeeValleyVineyard&Winery

4547 Timber Lane, Cuba City/Kieler

19. WeggyWinery

30940 Oakridge Dr., Muscoda

2017WineryoftheYearELMARO VINEYARD

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NorthernWineTastingAdventureNorth of La Crosse, Wisconsin, the WIGRRNorthern

WineTastingAdventure stretches from River Falls, Wisconsin down to Trempealeau, Wisconsin. The route includes the following vineyards:

1. BelleVinez

W10829 875th Ave., River Falls

2. MaidenRockWinery&Cidery

W12266 King Lane, Stockholm

3. VillaBellezza

1420 3rd Street, Pepin

4. DanzingerVineyards&Winery

S2015 Grapeview Lane, Alma

5. SevenHawksVineyards

17 North Street, Fountain City

6. ElmaroVineyard

N14756 Delaney Road, Trempealeau

7. BemisBluffWinery

E2960 Hageness Rd, Eleva

8. TenbaRidge

N27587 Joe Coulee Rd, Blair

9. LostIslandWine

570 Theater Rd, Onalaska

10. DnAVintners

1229 Caledonia St., La Crosse

11. WineSitterBrewhouse

12711 South Avenue, La Crosse

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VISITORINFORMATION

GRANTCOUNTYwww.grantcounty.org608-822-3501

CASSVILLETOURISMwww.cassville.org • 608-725-5180

POTOSITENNYSONCHAMBEROFCOMMERCEwww.potosiwisconsin.com

HISTORICALSITESStonefield State Historic Site, Nelson Dewey Plantation, Cassville

Stonefield State Agricultural Museum, Cassville

Wyalusing State Park Mounds National Archaeological Site, Wyalusing

Eagle Valley Mound National Historic District, Glen Haven


Wyalusing State Park, Wyalusing

Nelson Dewey State Park, Cassville

Wyalusing Hardwood State Forest

Dewey Heights Prairie State Natural Area

Blue River Sand Barrens State Natural Area

Wyalusing Walnut State Forest

Cassville Bluffs State Natural Area


Little Platte River

Big Green River

Menomonee River

Blue River

Platte River

Grant River

Wisconsin River

Little Green River

POINTSOFINTERESTDickeyville Grotto, Dickeyville

Sinsinawa Mound, Sinsinawa

Cassville Car Ferry, Mississippi River

Stonefield, Cassville

Potosi Brewery & National Brewery Museum, Potosi

Mississippi River Bridge to Dubuque, IA

GRANTCOUNTYKieler,Dickeyville,Tennyson,Potosi,Cassville,GlenHaven,Bagley,Wyalusing


KIELER is the southern gateway to the Wisconsin Great River Road National

Scenic Byway. Not far from Kieler is the Sinsinawa Mound, home to over

700 Dominican nuns, with bookshop and 1847 stone building built by Father

Mazzuchelli.

DICKEYVILLE offers a folk art delight, the Dickeyville Grotto, located on the

grounds of Holy Ghost Parish. It stands as one of the most important works of

outsider art in existence. Three dimensional mosaics from the use of various

materials reflect light in many directions. Themes are both spiritual as well as

patriotic.

TENNYSON began as a mining community. This lead mining region of

SW Wisconsin had over 10,000 mines in its heyday, dug by hand. Much of

the lead used by the Union Army during the Civil War came from this area.

POTOSI has the longest main street without an intersection in the world

(3 miles). The restored Potosi Brewery is home to the National Brewery

Museum and a Great River Road Interpretive Center. For a unique view of

the Mississippi River, visit the Observation Deck at the end of Point Road

where over 274 species of birds have been spotted.

CASSVILLE is well-known for its many historic buildings and the Cassville Ferry

from Wisconsin to Millville, Iowa. Nelson Dewey State Park is a great place to

see bald eagles from the bluffs. Stonefield, a state historic site, is home to the

State Agricultural Museum, one of the best places in the Midwest to learn about

the history of agriculture in the U.S.

GLENHAVEN is a quiet village surrounded by natural beauty with excellent

access to the Mississippi River.

BAGLEY, with its location on the Mississippi River, is a popular riverside

destination for summer when the village’s population quadruples. Easy access

to Wyalusing State Park makes Bagley a sought after camping location.

WYALUSING is home to 2600-acre Wyalusing State Park, perched high above

the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers. As you stand and look

out from the bluffs, you’re looking over a maze of islands, channels and sloughs

that look much as they did when explorers Marquette and Joliet first arrived in

1673. The park includes a number of burial mounds, historical markers,

campsites and an interpretive center.

TAKEASIDETRIPTO:Platteville, Lancaster, Fennimore, Muscoda & Hazel Green

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VISITPOTOSITENNYSONPotosi & Tennyson are nestled beside the scenic Mississippi River, on the

Great River Road in Southwest, WI. Brewery, Winery, Shops, Museums, Dining,

Lodging, Camping, ATV/UTV, Upper Mississippi River Fish & Wildlife Refuge,

Fishing, Tubing & Paddle Sports, Rivers, Bluffs & Scenic Roads

Dave & Jen’s Roadhouse 2

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210 Roadhouse St. Potosi, WI • 608.763.2341

HOT FOOD SPECIALS DAILYHomemade pizza, coffee and drinks, deli sandwiches, fresh hot food, gas, beer, & liquor

327 US-61 S. / Potosi, WI 608.763.2100

Open Monday-Friday: 5am–9pm / Saturday and Sunday: 6am–9pm

196 S. Main St. Potosi, WI

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Whispering Bluffs Winery

196 S. Main St. • Potosi, WI • 608-763-2468

www.whisperingbluffswinery.com

Open daily @ 11Sunday breakfast: 9–12

January–March closed Mon. & Tues.Brew Pub (Food)

ToursNational Brewery Museum & Librarypotosibrewery.com • 608-763-4002

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It’s been the national symbol for the United States since

1782 when our newly formed country needed a national

seal.

Despite declines, bald eagles have had a remarkable

comeback in states like Wisconsin, where they soar

majestically over the Mississippi River.

SeeeaglesatgroundlevelOverlooking Lake Onalaska is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service Visitor Center, located within the Upper Mississippi

River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (the migration

flyway above the Mississippi River accessible in four states).

More than 300 pairs of bald eagles nest the refuge and can

be seen year-round: Mates renew their bond November

until March with aerial displays; they teach young ones

to hunt from March to October; and open water fish from

November to March. The Onalaska Visitor Center is unique

because it has two miles of paved and packed gravel trails

and a River Walk exhibit that allows you to “walk on water”

within the refuge. Take a look at what lies beneath the river

surface – you might see something eagles like to eat. A

viewing platform at the end of the paved trail from the

Refuge visitor center provides opportunities to see eagles,

waterfowl, and other wildlife.

WatcheaglesincomfortWings Over Alma Nature & Art Center celebrates nature

and art, while also promoting ethics in the environment. It

is perched within the same refuge mentioned above, but

you can see things from a higher location as the City of

Alma spreads onto a bluff. The center boasts both a 30-

foot viewing outdoor deck and interior viewing area, which

is especially good for those with limited mobility. It’s also

nice for those who prefer to do their eagle watching in

temperature-controlled environments.

SpoteaglesfromyourcarThe Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce and

Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center advises visitors who

want to see eagles to stay in their vehicles. Apparently,

eagles are used to these motorized bird blinds nowadays.

Take a spotting scope and get comfy. Research eagle nest

locations and feeding areas before you go by studying the

tips on the chamber’s website. You can also learn more

about them during Bald Eagle Appreciation Days, which is

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held every February. In La Crosse an eagle viewing area is

located just off Rose Street near Interstate 90. View eagles

in this location from your car or use the spotting scopes

provided at the site.

Eagleshavehomes,tooAn abundance of top quality wetland habitat is what makes

the observatory at River View Park in Ferryville an eagle-

spotting hub. Cold morning air warms and lifts, and eagles

take advantage, soaring amid the nearby bluffs. The Annual

Bald Eagle Watching Day takes place in March. There are

numerous activities during the event including a live eagle

program and local youth are asked to submit eagle-related

art projects.

Photo courtesy: Phil Addis

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There are plenty of reasons to celebrate healthy downtowns.

A community’s downtown is often where it’s commercial, cultural and civic activities are concentrated. That means we can walk from that cute boutique to a yummy restaurant for lunch without getting back in the car. We might even stop to see some artwork along the way.

Downtowns are often filled with one-of-a-kind, locally-owned businesses. Studies show when people shop at these types of businesses, those purchases have a greater impact on the community because the money is more likely to be used for additional purchases at other local businesses, which further strengthens its economic base.

There are plenty of classic downtowns located along Wisconsin’s Great River Road, which is a 250-mile stretch of Highway 35 running adjacent to the Mississippi River from Kieler, Wis., in the south, to Prescott in northern Wisconsin.

For a retail therapy that can also be called, “supporting

the local community,” start your visit at one of these

classic downtowns:

SeeartworkinAlmaThis 19th century river town is set on a strip of land that is located between the Mississippi River and some 500-foot limestone bluffs. It is technically only two streets wide, but it packs a punch. Alma invites us to browse its more than 20 shops in a one-mile area downtown, and that doesn’t even include the places you can eat. Known as a mecca for artists, shoppers will find original paintings, folk art, weaving, pottery, photography and wood working—with most businesses owned by the working artists themselves. One of the other neat things about Alma is that birdwatching and eagle spotting is fairly easy, as its downtown is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Combine shopping, nature and art by visiting Wings Over Alma, a nature center and museum that promotes ethics in the environment.

TheyloveallcreaturesinStockholmThis community can boast Lake Pepin as one of its many attractive features, but it’s clear that this village of 79 (at least according to the 2019 census) has a lot more to offer. Founded by Swedish immigrants in 1854, this small community also has a neat little downtown with unique

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shops, original artwork and tasty eats. It’s clear from its website that it values four-legged friends, too: One group works to spay and neuter feral cats; and another holds an annual adoption event for area shelter dogs. Plus, only two miles north is a famous limestone formation known for a “legendary lover’s leap” more than 200 years ago. The story of Maiden Rock Bluffs has many versions, but they all involve a young woman leaping to her death after she was denied her wish to marry the man of her choosing. This story is very sad, but I also can’t imagine having to marry someone of my parents’ choosing. I’d rather live with a big pack of shelter dogs.

VisitHistoricDowntownLaCrosseHistory often comes alive in La Crosse’s downtown thanks to its community organizations and active historical society. Not only are its unique businesses housed in some beautiful historic buildings, but locals often dress the part of 20th century residents for special events. This city has a very large downtown that can’t properly be explored in one day, so you will want to stay overnight in one of its downtown hotels. Resolve to leave your car parked while you visit charming boutiques and eat in delicious cafes. Walk to the free concerts in Riverside Park that are held almost every Thursday night in the summer. Relax and have an adult beverage with friends in a Third Street tavern. Or take in the spectacular views of the Mississippi River. Dinner on a paddleboat anyone?

HeadtotheoriginalfrontierThe second oldest community in Wisconsin is in the midst of revitalizing its downtown, and I’m not referring to the many businesses located along Hwy. 35. Prairie du Chien’s 20-block Downtown District begins on the west side of historic St. Feriole Island and features enterprises that are one block north and south of Blackhawk Avenue. Businesses include restaurants, bars, a bakery, specialty retail shops and other establishments. This community also has free Thursday night summer concerts in Lawler Park, occasional flea markets and farmer’s markets, and an annual War of 1812 Reenactment. And if you love the days of horse and carriage, don’t miss the annual Villa Louis Carriage Classic, which stems from a time when it was home to one of the Midwest’s finest racehorse farms. Giddy up and get there.

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BringtheBike!TrailsAlongtheGreatRiverRoad

Biking is becoming a popular activity and a great way

to get outside and experience the landscape along the

Wisconsin Great River Road. There are a lot of choices,

from low grade easy trail biking, to challenging road biking

up hills and down into deep valleys. Biking along the

Wisconsin Great River Road knows no season with winter

bike trails for the fat bike enthusiasts, and summertime

single tracks.

Here’s some great choices in each of the categories of

bicycling; whether you’re into fat biking, road biking, trail

biking or mountain biking, you’ll find fun along the way.

MountainBikeTrails–PierceCountyWhiteTailRidge near Little Falls, WI is one of the premiere

mountain biking spots in Western Wisconsin. Easy,

Intermediate, and Advance trails allow for any skill level

to get out and enjoy themselves. Great connecting trails

throughout the system allow you to plan your own unique

day out. Jump lines and a skill park add to the fun. While

it’s a great activity for the whole family, adults on the trail

can take a break and ride the short side path to the Rush

River Tap Room for some local craft brews.

RailstoTrailBikingLaCrosseCounty: There are two connecting rails to trails

bicycle trails in and around La Crosse, WI. These low grade,

crushed limestone based trails were once railroad beds.

They make for some easy biking through forests, prairies,

farmlands, and wetlands. The Great River State Trail starts

in Onalaska, WI and heads north through Trempealeau.

This bike trail goes over an old trestle bridge across the

Black River. The La Crosse River State Trail starts in La

Crosse and heads East, following along the La Crosse

River and through a State Prairie Natural Area. Passes are

required.

BuffaloCounty: A new rails to trails program is in the works

for Buffalo County that will eventually connect to the Great

River State Trail. Phase One of the Flyway Trail is complete

with a bicycle bridge built across the Mississippi River to

Winona, MN. Phase Two will be the 2.8 miles needed to

connect to the Great River State Trail, Phase Three will

see the trail moving north through Buffalo County. When

completed the trail will be 50 miles long, making the entire

length of connecting trails over 150 miles!

RoadBiking–GrantCountyThe Wyalusing Loop is 51 miles of rolling hills through

the Driftless Region of Southwestern Wisconsin and

Mississippi River views. The route begins and ends in

Bagley, Wisconsin and has some challenging climbs and

descents along the way. This road ride takes you through

small towns and farming communities that are quaint and

picturesque. Red barns and Holstein cows, crossing small

trout streams and passing tractors, it is quintessential

Wisconsin. The ride will take you past Wyalusing State

Park and it’s well worth your time to swing in for a visit

and check out the expansive view of the Wisconsin River

meeting the Mississippi.

FatBikeTrails–TrempealeauCountyWhen winter hits and the snow falls, that doesn’t have

to mean the end to the biking season. Fat bikes are

mountain bikes with wide tires to more easily traverse

sand and snow. Perrot State Park and the Trempealeau

National Wildlife Refuge near Trempealeau, WI are both

great locations to bring out the fat bike and hit the snow.

The Great River State Trail also runs along the edge of

Perrot State Park and fat biking is welcome on the trail.

The Wisconsin DNR allows fat biking on any winter trail

as long as it’s not groomed for cross-country skiing or the

local government decided to ban it.


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As you travel the Wisconsin Great River road you might

just see one of the six paddle wheel boats that still meander

up and down the Mississippi River. Bringing to mind the

adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, these

steam-powered vessels carry adventurers of a different

sort today. People from all over the world come to cruise

the Mississippi and enjoy the raw beauty of our region.

2021ShoreStopSchedule

Boats dock at the Mississippi Levee in Riverside Park,

La Crosse. Schedule subject to change according to

the unpredictable river conditions. Please call ahead

to make sure the boat is on schedule: 800-658-9424.

AMERICANDUCHESS(paddlewheel)

americanqueensteamboatcompany.com|888.749.5280

Saturday, July 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon-5:00pm

Friday, July 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00am-5:00pm

Friday, July 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00am-5:00pm

Wednesday, Aug 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00am-1:00pm

AMERICANCOUNTESS(paddlewheel)

americanqueensteamboatcompany.com|888.749.5280

Friday, Aug 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon-5:00pm

Tuesday, Aug 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00am-1:00pm

Friday, Oct 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon-5:00pm

Monday, Oct 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Noon-5:00pm

SORRY,NOTOURSOFANYOFTHEBOATSAREAVAILABLE

2021RiverBoatStops

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CARFERRYCassville Car Ferry from Cassville, WI to Millville, IA in Grant County

MISSISSIPPIRIVERLOCKS&DAMSLock & Dam #9, near Lynxville, WI in Crawford County

Lock & Dam #8, Genoa, WI in Vernon County

Lock & Dam #7, near La Crosse, WI in La Crosse County

Lock & Dam #6, Trempealeau, WI in Trempealeau County

Lock & Dam #5A, near Fountain City, WI in Buffalo County

Lock & Dam #4, Alma, WI in Buffalo County

MISSISSIPPIRIVERBRIDGESMississippi River Bridge from Grant County, WI to Dubuque, IA

Mississippi River Bridge from Prairie du Chien, WI to Marquette, IA

Mississippi River Bridge from Crawford Co, WI to Lansing, IA

Mississippi River Bridge from La Crosse, WI to La Crescent, MN

Mississippi River Bridge from La Crosse, WI (Interstate 90) to Minnesota

Mississippi River Bridge from Buffalo County, WI to Winona, MN

Mississippi River Bridge from Nelson, WI to Wabasha, MN

Mississippi River Bridge from Hager City, WI to Red Wing, MN

Mississippi River Bridge from Prescott, WI to Hastings, MN

VISITORCENTERSPlattevilleTravelWisconsinWelcomeCenterPlatteville, WI in Grant County

PrairieduChienTravelWisconsinWelcomeCenterPrairie du Chien, WI in Crawford County

ExploreLaCrosseLa Crosse, WI in La Crosse County

LaCrosseAreaTravelWisconsinWelcomeCenterLa Crosse, WI in La Crosse County

WingsOverAlmaVisitorCenterAlma, WI in Buffalo County

GreatRiverRoadVisitor&LearningCenterPrescott, WI in Pierce County

NATIONALWILDLIFEREFUGESUpperMississippiRiverNationalWildlife&FishRefugeBuffalo, Trempealeau, La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford & Grant Counties

TrempealeauNationalWildlifeRefugeBuffalo & Trempealeau Counties

TravelResourcesGREATRIVERROADINTERPRETIVECENTERSPotosiBrewingCompanyPotosi, WI in Grant County

Stonefield,StateAgricultural&HistoricalSiteCassville, WI in Grant County

FortCrawfordMuseumPrairie du Chien, WI in Crawford County

VillaLouis,StateHistoricalSitePrairie du Chien, WI in Crawford County

GreatRiverRoadVisitor&LearningCenterPrescott, WI in Pierce County

GenoaNationalFishHatcheryGenoa, WI in Vernon County

STATEPARKSWyalusingStateParkWyalusing, WI in Grant County

NelsonDeweyStateParkCassville, WI in Grant County

WildcatMountainStateParkOntario, WI in Vernon County

PerrotStateParkTrempealeau, WI in Trempealeau County

MerrickStateParkFountain City, WI in Buffalo County

KinnickinnicStateParkRiver Falls, WI in Pierce County

WISCONSINSTATETRAILS(bike & pedestrian)Hillsboro State Trail, Vernon County

La Crosse River State Trail, La Crosse County

Great River State Trail, Buffalo, Trempealeau & La Crosse Counties

Buffalo River State Trail, Buffalo County

Chippewa River State Trail, Pepin County


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