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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Darlington<br />
Darlington-winner <strong>of</strong> Southwest <strong>Wisconsin</strong> “Cool<br />
Communities” award in 2008-welcomes visitors to a town rich in<br />
history and adventure. It is nestled in the heart <strong>of</strong> Lafayette County<br />
on the banks <strong>of</strong> the 97 mile long Pecatonica River, surrounded by<br />
rolling hills and rich farmlands.<br />
The community is rich in adventure and recreational<br />
opportunities providing entertainment for all ages: ATVs, camping,<br />
fishing, canoeing, biking, hiking, snowmobiling, golfing and<br />
birding. Located on the Cheese Country Trail, rated in the top 10<br />
in the nation by ATV riders, you can bike, walk, horseback ride,<br />
snowmobile, cross country ski and ATV on its 47 miles in addition<br />
to its many side trails to explore. The trail is open year round,<br />
and if you enjoy camping, you will find cabins and campgrounds<br />
available along the trail.<br />
www.shullsburgwisconsin.org<br />
Shops Open<br />
(608) 965-4579 Year-Round<br />
"A Bit <strong>of</strong> Yesteryear"<br />
2009 Calendar Of Events<br />
Concerts In The Park – July 16, 23, 30 & Aug. 6<br />
Enjoy great music in lovely Badger Park.<br />
Join us for treats before the music begins.<br />
Cheesefest – October 3<br />
Free Live Entertainment • Arts & Crafts Fair<br />
Hayrides & Scarecrow Contest<br />
Cheese Curd Eating Contest • Great Food<br />
“A Bit Of Yesteryear” Christmas – November 27-29<br />
Open House – Water Street Shops & Restaurants<br />
Saturday – November 28<br />
Holiday Tour Of Homes • Pasty Luncheon<br />
Lighted Christmas Parade<br />
Teasdale Realty LLC<br />
Teasdale-Gill Auction Service, LLC<br />
Residential • Farm<br />
Business • Estates<br />
Larry & Pam Teasdale<br />
Randy & Julie Gill<br />
6660 County Rd. E<br />
Shullsburg, WI 53586-9741<br />
608-965-3558 • 608-965-3632<br />
Email: pamteas@yousq.net<br />
Web: www.teasdalerealty.com<br />
Photo by Republican Journal<br />
Lafayette County speedway <strong>of</strong>fers excitement every Friday night from mid April<br />
to September for stock car enthusiasts.<br />
On a quieter note, Darlington has a walking path along the river, three golf<br />
courses in the area to choose from, suited for every level golfer, and great birding.<br />
The headquarters for the national Blue Bird Society was once located here.<br />
Darlington serves as the county seat and is home to one <strong>of</strong> the oldest<br />
courthouses in the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Johnny Depp filmed a scene from his latest<br />
movie “Public Enemies” in this historic courtroom. Tours are given daily during<br />
working hours. Across the street is an original Carnegie Free Library that now<br />
houses a wonderful historical museum. Darlington MainStreet is on the national<br />
registry <strong>of</strong> historic places and provides a walking tour ending at the train museum<br />
and local Depot. History comes alive the first weekend in May at Woodford State<br />
Park as the Yellowstone Cap and Flint Club puts on the Bloody Lake Rendezvous<br />
re-enacting life in the 1840s.<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> is known the world over for its fine cheeses. If you are interested in<br />
touring a cheese factory, local cheese producer, Brunkow Cheese will show you how<br />
cheese is made.<br />
Darlington holds several festivals in the spring and summer. The first weekend<br />
in May the community hosts the Cinco de Mayo Festival with vendors from all<br />
around the upper Midwest. Canoe Festival is the second week <strong>of</strong> June. Started in<br />
1966 the festival has turned into a 4-day event with something for everyone: canoe<br />
races, a parade, music, games and more. The Lafayette County Fair, and Tunes at<br />
Twilight are in July, and September brings the Fall Festival where Darlington is<br />
“dressed” for fall, sharing their hospitality with visitors from around the region.<br />
For more information, visit the following websites:<br />
www.lafayettecounty.org<br />
www.argylewi.org<br />
www.ci.benton.wi.us<br />
www.blanchardville.com<br />
www.shullsburgwisconsin.org.<br />
www.darlingtonwi.org<br />
Choice<br />
Destination<br />
Open Year ’Round<br />
1842 General Store & Tavern<br />
Guest Rooms Available<br />
Lou & Kelli Uran, Proprietors<br />
Cell (563) 581-0617<br />
Business (608) 965-3231<br />
Cheese factory with<br />
visitor viewing area.<br />
Open just about every day<br />
15982 Hwy. 11<br />
Shullsburg, WI 53586<br />
www.roellicheese.com<br />
608-965-3779 • 800-575-4372<br />
Anton’s Saloon, LLC<br />
“Home <strong>of</strong> the Macho Burger”<br />
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