Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
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(608) 465-3314<br />
(608) 935-3581<br />
(608) 924-1815<br />
(608) 527-6100<br />
Gratiot<br />
This community is a good place to stop for refueling –<br />
both for you and your vehicle – refreshment and relaxation.<br />
The village sits on the Cheese Country Recreational Trail<br />
and <strong>of</strong>fers rental <strong>of</strong> ATVs to take a closeup look at the flora<br />
and fauna along what was once a rail corridor. The trail is<br />
for hikers, bicyclists, ATV riders, horseback riders, and, in<br />
winter, cross country skiers and snowmobilers. In winter<br />
the trail is a hub for snowmobile trails extending into<br />
Illinois.<br />
The Village campground is great for ATV users having<br />
sites with electricity and without ($15 and $10 per night).<br />
The campground is within walking distance <strong>of</strong> village pubs<br />
and restaurants, and it sits next to the Cheese Country<br />
Trail. A bathroom and shower facility will be opening in<br />
2009.<br />
The fire department hosts fish boils twice a year and<br />
also <strong>of</strong>fers up an annual chicken barbecue that provides<br />
fun for people <strong>of</strong> all ages. The community also puts on an<br />
annual Labor Day celebration with a flourish, signaling<br />
an end to summer and the start <strong>of</strong> school. The annual<br />
community fundraiser in October attracts people from<br />
around the area with its variety <strong>of</strong> musical performances.<br />
Gratiot is at the junction <strong>of</strong> the Pecatonica and Wolf<br />
rivers. Its train depot was one <strong>of</strong> the largest in the area,<br />
serving the bustling community that had three hotels and<br />
a thriving commercial district. Volunteers are restoring the<br />
depot. Other historic buildings have found many new uses,<br />
including a restaurant-hotel, pub and grill, and specialty<br />
stores.<br />
Argyle - Gateway to Yellowstone Lake<br />
The Toy Train Barn<br />
W9141 Hwy. 81, Argyle, WI 53504<br />
A Toy Train Museum ~ (608) 966-1464<br />
Argyle & Eastern RR – An Outdoor Railroad to Ride On<br />
Member FDIC<br />
www.woodfordstatebank.com<br />
Inc.<br />
A Family Business Since 1910<br />
Hwy. 78N<br />
Argyle<br />
543-3233<br />
2913 13th St.<br />
Monroe<br />
325-5115<br />
200 E. Milwaukee St.<br />
Argyle, WI 53504<br />
608-543-3933<br />
www.argylefibermill.com<br />
Argyle – 608/543-9117<br />
Monroe – 608/325-7766<br />
Woodford – 608/465-3367<br />
South Wayne – 608/439-7766<br />
Blanchardville – 608/523-4215<br />
LOVELACE<br />
Well Drilling Inc.<br />
40+ Years Experience<br />
(608) 465-1010<br />
(877) 817-1010<br />
To Handle All Your<br />
Exterior Plumbing Needs<br />
Crafts Gallery Gifts<br />
Geri’s Country Crafts<br />
largest craft store in the area<br />
308 E. Milwaukee St., Argyle, WI 53504<br />
(608) 543-3984<br />
Argyle<br />
The eastern branch <strong>of</strong> the Pecatonica River runs through<br />
Argyle, providing a place to fish, boat and picnic. Argyle<br />
Community Legion Park has tennis courts, a jungle gym, shelter<br />
house and even a refurbished Cold War-era fighter jet. An<br />
inspiring Veteran’s Memorial was dedicated in 2008. A new golf<br />
course, nestled along the Pecatonica and Yellowstone rivers, is<br />
just a few miles northwest <strong>of</strong> Argyle.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> Argyle’s early civic leaders was John Saxton,<br />
stepfather <strong>of</strong> Robert M. LaFollette, better known as “Fighting<br />
Bob.” LaFollette was elected <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s governor in 1900, and<br />
was a United States senator from 1904 until he died in 1925.<br />
Sporting Clays<br />
Skeet & Trap<br />
Open Shooting:<br />
Wednesdays 5 pm<br />
April thru September<br />
Open<br />
10 am-5 pm<br />
year round<br />
Sporting Clay Shoots:<br />
February 9 - Cabin Fever Reliever<br />
March 15 & 16 - Zor Shrine Shoot<br />
May 25 - Memorial Day Shoot<br />
June 6 - MS Fundraiser Shoot<br />
July 12 - Pheasants Forever Shoot<br />
September 7 - Labor Day Shoot<br />
September 19 - Shoot it Down<br />
Homemade Pies<br />
Daily Specials<br />
Irma’s Kitchen<br />
Open Daily 6:30-3; Sat. 6:30-2<br />
336 E. Milwaukee St., Argyle, WI 53504<br />
(608) 543-3703<br />
104 Railroad Street<br />
Argyle, WI 53504<br />
608-543-3332<br />
(800) 454-1115<br />
Insuring Farm, Home, Auto,<br />
Commercial, Health and Life”<br />
(608) 543-3354<br />
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