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hall), Wystube (cozy little room for drinking wine), and
Bauernmalerei (authentic Swiss folk art paintings) on
the walls.
Guests enjoy the parks in the city, and also the
variety of entertainment at the Monroe Arts Center.
There are many different types of restaurants and
unique shopping opportunities throughout the city.
Monroe is easily accessible from several highways, and
also offers an airport just east of the city.
Monticello
Visitors in Monticello enjoy the beauty of Lake
Montesian. An island in the 14-acre lake is accessible
by a footbridge, and the surrounding park provides
a scenic backdrop for a picnic or relaxing afternoon.
Stroll through the nearby Montesian Gardens, or relax in the gazebo and enjoy
the variety of blooms for all seasons from early Spring until Fall frost.
The Sugar River State Trail winds along the east edge of the village and
offers a rest stop
at a restored
railroad site. One
of the buildings is
a primitive hostel
housed in a restored
cheese cellar,
offering respite for
weary travelers.
Monticello is also
home to the Green
County Vietnam War
Memorial.
New
Glarus
Officially
designated as
“America’s Little
Switzerland,”
New Glarus pays
homage to its
heritage by sharing
the Old World
Swiss customs,
architecture,
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language, food, festivals, and traditions
with their many guests each year. With
events and festivals planned throughout
the calendar year, New Glarus offers fun
and entertainment for all seasons. Music
has traditionally been an important part
of the culture since the time of the early
Swiss settlers. Several local folklore
groups perform at local festivals,
including the Swiss Yodel Club, the
Kinderchor (children’s choir) and the
Mannerchor (men’s choir). Visitors also
enjoy the chance to sample authentic
Swiss cuisine and hospitality throughout
the village.
One highlight in New Glarus is the
Swiss Historical Village, which offers a
glimpse into the lives of the early settlers
with fourteen buildings including an
original schoolhouse, general store, and
cheese factory replica.
If shopping is your pleasure,
New Glarus will not disappoint!
Numerous unique shops are scattered
throughout the village, including those
offering gifts, apparel, antiques, candy,
bakery, seasonal items, and one-of-akind
artisan gallery creations.
New Glarus also serves as
headquarters for the Sugar River State
Trail, where bicyclists can rent bikes to
“National Historic
Cheesemaking Center”
Green County Welcome Center
Trail Passes • Tourist Information Available
April - October: Open Daily 9-4
Corner of Hwy. 69 S. and 21st Street
(608) 325-4636
www.nationalhistoriccheesemakingcenter.org
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