The Villages
Driving from “attraction” to “attraction” is the way we most often see our vacation destinations. Have you ever looked out the window and wondered what was out past the highway and over that field or down that road with the strange name? We have. Often times what you’ll find is a small rural village or town that at first glance seems closed for business. Often though, that’s not the case. Most small towns and villages in our area have at least one good reason to visit. A nice little ice cream shop, a place with great pizza, an antique shop that hasn’t been picked over, a unique attraction. Below are some of the smaller communities in our area and a bit of information on why you may want to go. Let’s start north, and work our way south.
Elroy
Where the 400 State Trail & the Elroy Sparta Bike Trail Meet.
Why go? Bike Trail Headquarters. The Elroy Commons provides Restrooms, Parking, Picnic Area, Tot Lot, Showers Trail Passes, Camping, Bike Rentals, T-shirts, Souvenirs and other Concessions.
Location: South-West of Mauston on Hwy 80/82. See our Big Map.
We Invite you to visit…
Wonewoc
Located north of Reedsburg and West of Wisconsin Dells.
Why Go? 400 Bike Trail. Unique rock formations. Get-Away Camping. Canoeing on the Baraboo River.
We Invite You To Visit:
La Valle
Also located north of Reedsburg and on the 400 State Trail.
Why Go: 400 Trail. Horseback riding, best little pizza stop & ice cream shop you’ll find in our area.
We Invite You To visit…
- Trail Break Pizza – Phone: 608.985.8464
Rock Springs
15 minutes west of Baraboo
Why go: Rock Springs is still recovering from the 2008 Flood. However you’ll want to see Ableman’s Gorge Natural Area.
North Freedom
15 minutes west of Baraboo
Why Go: Mid Continent Railway Museum. See “History Buffs“.
Pardeeville
10 minutes east of Portage
Why Go: Small Lake, Antique Mall, Annual Watermelon Festival
Merrimac
South of Baraboo on Hwy 113 & 78
Why Go: Boating on Lake Wisconsin. Ride the Auto Free Ferry across the lake.
* This is growing list. Check back as we get out and about more in 2010 and see what there is to see.
