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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American Queen at Lock and Dam No. 9 locking through as they travel the<br />
<strong>Miss</strong>issippi River. Overlooks are available.<br />
Lynxville provides boat slip rentals, ammo, batteries, tourist information,<br />
etc. Also in Lynxville, you will find a resort with a bar, lodging, a marina and<br />
campground.<br />
For those who are interested in regional art and antiques, Lynxville is your<br />
place to visit.<br />
Soldiers Grove<br />
Soldiers Grove area provides a unique opportunity to explore America’s<br />
first solar village, with buildings designed to exploit solar energy – perhaps the<br />
only solar village in the United States. Both country style and elegant Victorianstyle<br />
dining and lodging are available locally as well as campgrounds and<br />
trailer parks and a full complement <strong>of</strong> business services.<br />
Ferryville<br />
The Village <strong>of</strong> Ferryville was first called Humblebush. When the ferry<br />
started running from Humblebush (Ferryville) to Lansing, they changed the name<br />
to Ferryville.<br />
Ferryville has lodging, B&Bs, pottery, collectibles, antiques and some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
most beautiful views <strong>of</strong> the river from the observation deck.<br />
Mount Sterling<br />
On the way to the orchards, stop <strong>of</strong>f at the Mount Sterling Cheese Co-op. The<br />
co-op has won several awards for their goat cheese, including the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> State<br />
Fair (home <strong>of</strong> the World’s Champion Cheddar Cheese).<br />
Wauzeka<br />
Wauzeka is a quiet little town<br />
located at the mouth <strong>of</strong> the Kickapoo<br />
River where it flows into the <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
River. You will find the Kickapoo Indian<br />
Caverns along Highway 60 (watch for<br />
the signs). This onyx wonder served as<br />
a shelter for the Prehistoric Indians<br />
<strong>of</strong> the valley. Besides the interesting<br />
rooms <strong>of</strong> the cavern, there is a museum<br />
housing artifacts found there. It is open<br />
May 15 through October 31 at 9 a.m.<br />
This is a must on your travel list.<br />
Also located here is the Lower<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> River Genealogical and<br />
Historical Research Center, a very<br />
active group in genealogical research.<br />
“Currents through History” maps<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Lower <strong>Wisconsin</strong> River are<br />
available. Write Lower <strong>Wisconsin</strong> River<br />
Genealogical & Historical Research<br />
Center, PO Box 202, Wauzeka, WI<br />
53826.<br />
A boat landing on Front Street<br />
accommodates canoeists and boaters<br />
alike. The floating dock enables fishing<br />
right from shore and is handicap<br />
accessible. Bathrooms are on site.<br />
Century Hall is a restored theater and<br />
a community center.<br />
HILLCRESt<br />
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Jct. Hwy. 171<br />
& 61 east <strong>of</strong><br />
Gays Mills<br />
Open August to<br />
Christmas Eve!<br />
America’s First Solar Village<br />
CRAWFORD COUNTY DAIRY DAYS<br />
JUNE 19-21, 2009<br />
SUnRISE<br />
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www.sunriseapples.com<br />
(608) 735-4645<br />
Mid-August to<br />
December 22<br />
Join us for a Good Time<br />
aT apple fesTival<br />
& enJoy a nice, crunchy,<br />
delicious apple!<br />
BEAUTIFUL PARK - CAMPSITES -<br />
TENNIS - BIKING - CANOEING - HIKING -<br />
FISHING - HUNTING<br />
MEDAL OF HONOR & VETERANS MEMORIALS<br />
SHOPPING / RESTAURANTS / LODGING<br />
FOR INFORMATION, (608) 624-3264<br />
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