Don't Miss - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin

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retreats that allow you
to forget about your
hectic life and just
relax in a place of more
simple pleasures. Walk
through the woods along
a ridgetop or stream,
canoe down one of Grant
County’s many rivers, or
just curl up in your room
with a homemade quilt.
You will enjoy a retreat
in the relaxing rural
setting of one of the Bed
& Breakfasts which are
plentiful in Grant County.
Throughout your
travels you may travel
down one of the rustic
roads meandering
through the contourstripped
farms and the tree-covered hills of the Platte
River Valley.
Got a bike? Then travel Grant County highways and
byways, whether you enjoy a simple ride along one of
the many streams or rivers or rushing through trees and
creeks. Grant County is a sportsman’s paradise, noted
for its excellent wild turkey hunting and cold-water trout
fishing streams.
A lot of history can be learned at the Stone Cottage in
Platteville which was built in 1837. The historic monument
to the Engineering Department of Wisconsin State
University-Platteville, had its beginning back in the winter
of 1936.
Wisconsin’s Great River Road follows the Mississippi
River through 60 miles of Grant County. Along the way you
will find quaint river towns, fantastic vistas, two state parks
– Wyalusing State Park near Bagley, and Nelson Dewey
State Park – and two historic sites –
Stonefield Historic Site
www.wisconsinhistory.org/stonefield/
and Nelson Dewey’s home near
Cassville. Visit the Grotto in
Dickeyville and St. John Mine and
Passage Through Time Museum
in Potosi. Ride the Cassville Car
Ferry from May to October, and
get a different perspective on the
Mississippi River. Watch birds migrate
along the Mississippi Flyway from both
state parks, plus at Potosi Point, near
Potosi. Cassville’s Riverside Park
offers great eagle watching during the
winter months.
As you travel in the fall you can
take a break and enjoy the amazing
corn maze on the Vesperman Farm
in Lancaster. After a fun time at
the maze you can stop by one of the
charming restaurants for a bite to eat
or shop in the variety of stores the
communities have to offer. If it’s on
a Saturday, you might want to attend
the Platteville Farmers Market after
you’re done. Here you can pick up
lots of fruits and vegetables as well as
beautiful flowers to plant or just sit
on your table to appreciate the beauty
in Grant County.
Grant County
Communities
Bagley
This small community, dating
back to 1884, is a gateway to a
network of sloughs on the Mississippi
River, ideal for fishing and recreation.
Yogi Bear Jellystone Campground
is located 1 mile north of Bagley on
County Highway X and includes a large heated pool, 2
playgrounds, and 200 camping sites. Also located just
outside the community of Bagley is the River of Lakes
Resort, which offers camping, boat landings and dining.
Bloomington
Nestled along the Blake Fork Creek, Bloomington is
home to Taft’s Mill pottery (1852) and the Blake’s Prairie
Fair - check the website for date. Within the village there
are other businesses such as the bakery and a supper club
both of which are located on Bloomington’s main street.
Boscobel
Located near the junction of Highways 60 and 61
along the scenic Wisconsin Riverway, Boscobel is
not only known as the Wild Turkey Hunting Capital of
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